To see a sweet little Italian convertible like this 1970 Fiat 850 Spider left to rot in the elements is a pretty sad sight. However, one person’s loss could be another’s gain. It is probably beyond salvation, but with… more»
Italian Classic Cars
READER AD: 1967 Maserati Quattroporte
Update – Not too long after listing his Maserati, Ethan decided to hold on to it until the spring. Well, it’s springtime and he’s relisted it here on eBay. He has also lowered his reserve as he puts it,… more»
Barn Finds Success Story: 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint
I’ve been asked many a time why we started this site and my wife frequently asks me why I spend so many sleepless nights working on it. Well, stories like this one are why we do it! Several years… more»
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Brave Soul Needed: 1966 Ghia 1500 GT
Buying a disassembled project of a well known and common classic is a bit scary, buying a rare exotic that’s in pieces is a downright terrifying proposition. This Ghia 1500 GT is one of maybe 600 built, so you… more»
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Presidential Connection: 1965 Maserati Vignale Prototype
I apologize for not being more adept at understanding how the rich and powerful can get any factory in the world to build a car to their liking, but here’s my best shot at deciphering exactly what happened to… more»
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A Solid Alfa? 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT
It isn’t clear how long this Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT had been sitting in the shed as pictured above, but I suspect that it was quite a while. It has now been dragged out, and the owner is… more»
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Oddball Collection: 1973 Brubaker Box, Centaur Scooter & More!
If you say the words “Brubaker Box,” you will have my attention. Short of saving another actual human’s life, I will stop whatever I’m doing and follow you to were one lurks, sitting in the brush or the back… more»
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Supercar Package Deal: Pair of Lamborghini Espadas
Lamborghini Espadas are a rare sight on craigslist under most circumstances, but finding two of them as part of a package deal is unheard of. This listing features two Espadas, one with its original twelve cylinder motor still installed… more»
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Baby Ferrari: 1967 Fiat Dino Coupe
The Fiat Dino is one of those rare classic cars that allow you to potentially get in for a reasonable price with a good chance at seeing your investments pay off. Of course, the opportunity to drive a sensuous… more»
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Preserved 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Spider
When I think of what it means to preserve a classic car, this Alfa Romeo is the perfect example of what I think of. When it was found, it had been parked for a number of years and wasn’t… more»
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1-of-40: 1987 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S
When the first production De Tomaso Pantera rolled out onto the roads in 1971, the car held an enormous amount of promise. Unfortunately, the “hit and miss” nature of the company’s quality control at that time meant that those… more»
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Classic Convertible: 1978 Fiat 124 Spider
Summer is coming people. That means warm weather, sunshine, and ample opportunities for hitting the road in your classic car. What better car to hit the road in than a classic Italian convertible? This Fiat 124 Spider shows a… more»
READER AD: 1974 Fiat 124 Spider
Having owned a Fiat 124 Spider for the past 8 or 9 years, I can attest just how much fun these little Italians can be. They are a surprisingly good car if properly maintained and kept dry. You’d honestly… more»
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Budget Exotic: No Reserve 1976 Lancia Scorpion
While survivors and all-original cars are great, sometimes a vintage sports car with period modifications is way more fun. This 1976 Lancia Scorpion will never be worth appreciably more if it were 100% stock, as it left the factory,… more»
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Beautiful Bargain! 1988 Alfa Spider
By 1988, purchasing a new Alfa Spider was like buying a brand new vintage car. The original design dated from 1966, although many updates had been performed since then. This example wears the next to last visual update, in… more»
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1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Project
Yes, that’s the correct spelling of this 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile. I never studied any Italian words or phrases before going there 2.5 decades ago and I had to look it up to make sure, it would have come… more»
