If you were a manufacturer of low-volume Italian sports cars in the 1950s, then you would have been fairly spoiled for choice when it came to choosing an engine to power your creation. Choosing something from Fiat would seem… more»
Italian Classic Cars
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No Reserve Driver: 1987 Bertone X1/9
While production of the Bertone X1/9 continued on into 1989, imports of the little Italian classic into the USA ended in 1987. This particular car is from that last import year, and it appears to be in exceptional condition…. more»
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Only One In The US? 1979 Fiat 238 Camper
We don’t want to overload anyone with unusual vintage campers, but this 1978 Fiat 238 with ARCA camper was too good to pass up. This rare-in-the-U.S. rig can be found here on eBay in Oceanside, New York with a… more»
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Mike Hailwood Replica: 1980 Ducati SI MHR
When it comes to replicas or special edition motorcycles, the Ducati S1 Mike Hailwood Replica, or MHR, is a new one to me. It’s certainly a striking bike, and based on the racing exploits and successes of Mr. Hailwood,… more»
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1-of-3: 1975 Baldi Frog
If you are the sort of person who finds themselves overwhelmed by the sheer enormous dimensions of the Fiat 500, well, have I got a car that will help you with that “little” problem. This is the Baldi Frog,… more»
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Unrestored Microcar: 1971 Lawil S3
UPDATE – This Lawil is now being offered here on Barn Finds as an Exclusive for $4,500, so be sure to check it out! At just under seven-feet in length, this 1971 Lawil S3 is one short ride. Most… more»
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Major Project: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
The person who chooses to take on the restoration of this 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will need to be a person of infinite patience because there is not one aspect of the car that won’t need their attention. However,… more»
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Euro Make-Over: 1980 Fiat Strada
For those of you who are familiar with the Fiat Strada, you will notice that this one looks quite different to the car that was sold in the USA. That is because the owner has gone to the trouble… more»
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Rally Proven! 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica
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»
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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»
