When it comes to Alfa Romeo Spiders, there’s a clear line in the sand separating which models would otherwise be scrapped if completely rotten, and which generations have a chance at living despite the deplorable condition. This pair of… more»
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Commuter Car Potential: 1993 Lancia Thema Pair
For some reason, Lancia Themas have been popping up on craigslist with increasing regularity. Sure, it’s part of that crop of cars now eligible for more lax importation requirements, but usually it’s the Ferrari-engined 8-32 that gets all the… more»
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Build an Abarth: 1958 Fiat / Abarth 1000 TC
I have a fear that I’ll reach an age where I’ve not stopped accumulating projects before I’m at the point of being unable to finish them. That seems to be the case here of a seller that has gone… more»
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12k Original Miles: 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta
I was having a look back over the De Tomaso cars that we’ve featured here on Barn Finds over the years, and I was initially quite surprised to learn that we’ve only featured 5 stories on the Mangusta since… more»
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Two Years Only: 1976 Lancia Scorpion
To the rest of the world, it was the Lancia Montecarlo, but in the US it was the Scorpion. The different names was just scratching the surface because the hidden changes resulted in two cars where the differences were… more»
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Room for Four: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4
Yes, the $179,000 asking price is a tad eye-watering, but these Ferrari 365/GTC-4s don’t show up all that often. And prices for these 2+2s have been rising as of late, after seemingly falling victim to the fate of any… more»
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Rare Lightweight: 1955 Siata 300BC
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»
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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»
