Italian Classic Cars

Modified Exotic! 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Low-slung and shiny Ferrari red, this 1972 De Tomaso Pantera in Canoga Park, California looks ready to rip, and a host of tasteful upgrades make this Italian supercar and its big American V8 safer and more powerful than new…. more»

Miami Vice Replica: Ferrari Daytona Spyder

Ferrari Daytona replicas are one of the most eternal kit cars ever made, despite emerging onto the scene back when the iconic sports car was first introduced. Obviously, the popularity of sympathetic replicas hit a fever pitch during the… more»

Rare Survivor: 1977 Fiat 128 Two-Door

UPDATE – This 1977 Fiat 128 Coupe is listed for sale again after it was featured about three years ago here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Wilmington, Delaware. The seller, whether… more»

Track Car Project: 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Buying an old race car is always a bit of a gamble, but unfolding its history as you put it back together is half the fun. This 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta was purportedly built by the owner of a… more»

1-of-250: 1995 Lancia Delta Integrale Final Edition

Lancia remains one of the most successful marques in the cut and thrust of the World Rally Championship. Its Delta Integrale proved a formidable weapon in Group A form, developing a legend status that virtually guarantees that any tidy… more»

Rust Free? 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

Some cars are equally at home sitting on display in one’s living room or yawing through an off-camber curve out on some deserted backroad, and the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is one of them. First, it has to be the… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1995 Ducati 900 SS/SP

As one of just 571 SP Ducatis made, this example is #248, and it appears to be in lovely condition. While not the lightest version ever offered, this SP weighs in at an impressively light 400 pounds and is… more»

85k Original Miles: Affordable 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Anyone who has slipped behind the wheel of one will attest to the fact that classic Alfa Romeos rarely produce mountains of power and torque. However, their engines are typically enthusiastic performers that will rev happily, produce an almost… more»

Project Quattrovalvole: 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS

There comes a point when you would almost expect for there to be no supercars left rotting away. Sure, you may still find some old muscle cars waiting to be discovered, but all of the exotics must have been… more»

Man Cave Display 15 Years: 1971 Indian MM-5A

When a company refers to its motorcycle as a “Mini Mini”, you know it’s small. And with a seat height of 18 inches and weight of 57 pounds, this 1971 Indian MM-5A “Mini Mini” is small. The seller has… more»

What’s Wrong With It? 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

OK, we’ve reviewed cars from “Just Donated” before, and it’s often evident why they’ve been donated. As a matter of fact, some that I have covered have looked like they need to be undonated. But that’s not the case… more»

12k Original Miles: 2004 Ferrari 360 Modena F1

Ferrari has never shied away from the concept of adopting Formula One technology in its production cars, as demonstrated by this 2004 360 Modena F1. A paddle shift operates its six-speed semi-automatic transmission, as found in its racing machines…. more»

Ferrari Fiero! Testarossa Replica Project

When it comes to replicas and kit cars, some are definitely better than others. And perhaps, as time has marched on, the kit builders themselves have also found ways to make more convincing copies of high-dollar cars. This Ferrari… more»

Well Maintained: 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate

As much as the vintage car market has seen its share of ridiculous price increases, some models remain surprisingly affordable. It’s hard to say whether it’s because of lack of desirability or due to some other market forces that… more»

Many Upgrades: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

While some classics are spotlessly original, others can feature so many upgrades it is almost impossible to know where to start when assessing their relative worth. This 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider falls into the second category, and the… more»

For Sale as a “Kit”: 1957 BMW Isetta 300

The Isetta was designed in Italy in the early 1950s as a microcar that would carry two passengers. The single door opened outward from the front and its overall shape was that of a “bubble car.” It was built… more»

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