Everything sounds better in Italian! Would you rather drive a “station wagon” or a “Panoramica?” The latter of course, especially when it’s as interesting as this 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica in Bayside, New York. Ran when parked? Perish the… more»
Italian Classic Cars
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Field of Abandoned Ferraris Found!
If you follow the collector car hobby very closely, you may have already heard the story. For those of you that haven’t heard it yet, the story of how these 11 Ferraris ended up abandoned in a field is… more»
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Solid Project: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia
This 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia represents a major restoration project, but unlike so many of these that we see here at Barn Finds, it appears that the worst of the rust issues with the car are actually visible on… more»
READER AD: 1965 Moto Parilla 125 Wildcat
Parilla was an Italian manufacturer that churned out some high-quality motorcycles. Many were raced with success and few are left here in the States. You can read more about the high-cam model here on Parilla.org. This one isn’t perfect,… more»
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Eligible for Import: 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ ES-30
Alfa Romeo is one of those brands that has experienced mixed success in the United States, but has also made some very, very attractive automobiles. One of these is the Sprint Zagato, which is often shortened to SZ ES-30… more»
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Great Italian Classic: 1974 Alfa Romeo Montreal
An interesting little fact about the Alfa Romeo Montreal is that when Marcello Gandini at Bertone penned the original design drawings for the car, he envisaged it as being a mid-engined, 2-seater sports car. The fact that the car… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1972 Iso Rivolta Lele IR6 Barn Find!
Now, this is a special BF Exclusive! Iso Rivolta is probably best known for the Isetta and the Grifo, but they built a few different performance models into the early ’70s. This Lele is their 2+2 offering and was… more»
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Wrecked Exotic: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
When a car comes along with accident damage as severe as we can see on this 1972 De Tomaso Pantera, it is hard to know what to think or say. This is a car that is going to require… more»
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Stored Since ’87: 1970 Maserati Mexico
As a manufacturer, Maserati never seems to have walked the middle ground when it comes to style. Their offerings are usually either cars of beauty and elegance or cars that are singularly unattractive in appearance. To me, this extremely… more»
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Sweet Spyder: 1987 Maserati Biturbo
These cars have always been fascinating to me and this 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder looks like one of the nicest ones that I’ve seen in a while. It can be found here on eBay in Gilbert, Arizona, just east… more»
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Unique Custom! 1948? Fiat 500 B Giardinetta
Even without this car’s custom modifications, its next owner is guaranteed exclusivity. Few Fiat 500-based vehicles travel American roads, and this 500B Giardinetta (Estate Car) sets the Rarity knob to “11.” Buyers must don their propeller hat, embrace the… more»
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Gold Edition: 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano
If I were more adventurous, I’d dip a toe into the well of Italian car ownership with an Alfa Romeo Milano, as seen here in rust-free condition with under 70,000 miles. The Milanos were a compelling alternative to the… more»
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Italian Blonde: 1961 Lancia Flavia 815 Sedan
The word “Flavia” dates back to ancient Roman times, and translates to “blonde” or “golden”. In this case, the “Italian Blonde” is, in fact, a first-production-year 1961 Lancia Flavia 815 sedan, up for sale here on eBay in Flanders,… more»
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Rare Italian Beauty: 1952 Bandini 750 Sport Siluro
When an individual embarks upon the process of forming a car company and makes the decision to assign its products a three-digit chassis number, then the chances are pretty good that they have no intention of attempting to usurp… more»
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Ferrari V8! 1987 Lancia Thema 8.32 Sport Sedan
Few Americans would suspect this practical-looking ’80s sedan left the factory with a sweet Ferrari V8! In a year when the Chevrolet Corvette made 240 HP, the unassuming Lancia Thema packed 202. This particular Lancia Thema 8-32 in Bayview,… more»
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2-of-9: 1967 OSI 20M TS
There are times here at Barn Finds where a car comes along, and it requires some serious detective work to nail down the vehicle’s details. Our feature cars are just such vehicles because they hail from a truly obscure… more»
