Every country has its iconic cars, the ones that put it on the mark as a predominant builder of a certain genre. For America, it’s clearly muscle cars and trucks; for Germany, luxury models and highway cruise missiles. In… more»
Italian Classic Cars
Jun 24, 2024 • Auctions • 39 Comments
BF Auction: 1987 Bertone X1/9
Seeing British manufacturers’ incredible success in selling sports cars in the US market, Fiat did its best to grab a share of that valuable market. The 124 Spider proved to be a success for the company, but was in… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
The Living Room Lambo: 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S
We’ve all had the occasion to be slightly protective of our vehicular pride and joy. I have routinely crammed four cars into a traditional two car garage in the interest of protecting as many of them as I can… more»
Jun 16, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Museum Piece: 1966 Fiat 600D Multipla
The Minivan was the rising star of the 1980s new car market, and it seemed that as the decade progressed, every manufacturer wanted a slice of the action. However, Fiat comfortably beat them to the punch with its 1956… more»
Jun 10, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare Motorcycle: 1962 Aermacchi Chimera 250
Looking at this sleek, aerodynamic 1962 Aermacchi Chimera 250, it’s not hard to believe that Aermacchi started as an aeronautic company making seaplanes in 1913. They concentrated on airplanes throughout the next two world wars and designed their first… more»
Jun 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Parked In ’82: 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider
The Spider was the convertible version of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Series. Fewer than 2,800 of them were built between 1956 and 1959, so the number of them that likely remain today is probably small. This example from 1958… more»
Jun 9, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Italian Boxer Engine: 1963 Lancia Flavia Pininfarina Coupé
Prominent on the flanks of the Lancia Flavia above are the initials “HF” – letters profoundly significant to Lancia, its history, and the Flavia coupé. Lancia was founded in 1906 by two racers, Vincenzo Lancia and Claudio Fogolin. Despite… more»
Jun 8, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve Exotic: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
This is shaping up to be a very decent deal for someone, as this 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider is offered for sale on eBay with no reserve. It has a few flaws – some outstanding issues, including the seller’s… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare Project: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
When it comes to restoration projects, few cars are equally as taxing and as potentially rewarding to bring back to life as a vintage Ferrari. The cost of entry is certainly lower than buying a completely restored example but… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheap Supercar? 2004 Ferrari 360
This 2004 Ferrari 360 presents beautifully and is an unmolested classic with a genuine 14,179 miles on the clock. It seems to tick the boxes for anyone seeking an Italian thoroughbred with no visible physical damage or issues. The… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Needs Finishing: Ferrari Daytona Kit Car
The attraction of a replica or kit car build is obvious: save thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars over the real-world model it’s based on. The Ferrari Daytona coupe and Spider is perhaps one of the most… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Blu Scuro Droptop: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
It’s easy to forget just how significant the Ferrari 348 Spider was for the company and enthusiasts at large. The arrival of a two-seater, mid-engined roadster from Ferrari hadn’t happened since the 365 Daytona Spider, and when you put… more»
May 27, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Left in the Shed: 1984 Maserati Biturbo
Many of us have had project cars we always intended to work on, but time and life have gotten in the way. Sometimes, it also seemingly make sense to pick up a car for cheap even with no direct… more»
May 15, 2024 • For Sale • 61 Comments
Too Hot To Handle? 1972 Ferrari 246GT Dino
When is a car too hot to handle? That’s a subjective question, of course, but one does have to wonder where the line is in the sand for restoring a car that’s been thoroughly torched. For years, the practice… more»
May 13, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Ford-Powered Exotic! 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Like a life-sized Hot Wheels car, the DeTomaso Pantera can make grown adults say things like “Vroom! Vroom!” and “Try and catch me, copper!” The Italian-bodied mid-engine exotic boasts what might be called an advantage over other Italian supercars: … more»
May 12, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Three Owners: 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Plexiglass
There’s rare, and then there’s rare. To Americans accustomed to production numbers of 1350 Mustang Boss 429s and 2326 AMC Rebel “The Machines”, a population of 385 copies feels infinitesimal. The larger set of 365 GTB/4s amounted to only… more»
