Italian Classic Cars

Jan 14, 2018 8:39pm MDT • Uncategorized • 26 Comments

Field of Broken Dreams: Fiat 124 Spiders

From Rocco B. comes word of a cluster of Spiders right in my own backyard, five Fiat 124 Spiders. Spiders don’t come in herds or prides, they come in clusters. One spider is from 1969, the other 4 are… more»

Jan 13, 2018 7:00am MDT • Sightings • 38 Comments

Big Lot Of Small Cars Spotted In Texas!

Reader Kem J recently spotted some interesting small cars in the big state of Texas! He wasn’t able to find out much about the cars, but clearly they have been parked here for a number of years. Given the… more»

Jan 12, 2018 8:20am MDT • Uncategorized • 19 Comments

Horse In An Unusual Place: 1974 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4

Bob S. submitted this 1974 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4, and it is in an unusual location: Craigslist and what would appear to be the boneyard of some sort of shop. While not unheard of, finding a Ferrari on Craigslist… more»

Jan 10, 2018 7:00pm MDT • Uncategorized • 17 Comments

Czech Republic Find: 1976 Maserati Merak

Maseratis of the modern day are a great disappointment compared to their elder statesmen. This 1976 Maserati Merak is a stunning alternative to a Ferrari 308 of the same era, but you’ll have to be handy with self-assembly and… more»

Jan 8, 2018 12:20pm MDT • For Sale • 23 Comments

Just Like a Ferrari: 1970 Fiat 850

Selling cars on craigslist does require some level of salesmanship to rise above the noise, and stating your vehicle’s shared qualities with the likes of a Ferrari is one way to do that. This rusty 1970 Fiat 850 certainly… more»

Jan 8, 2018 5:40am MDT • Uncategorized • 13 Comments

Fool The Neighbors: Ferrari 308 GTBi Kit

I consider myself a pretty harsh critic of Kit cars. I pride myself on being to tell even the best tribute models from the original. Reality is, I would spot this example of a Ferrari 308 GTBi as a… more»

Dec 31, 2017 5:40pm MDT • Uncategorized • 32 Comments

Chevy Powered 1971 Maserati Ghibli Project

Even with its teeth kicked in and one turn signal zip-tied, this GT promises elegance, exhilarating road manners, and a high-RPM soundtrack, all melded into a uniquely Italian driving experience. Thanks to Paul C. for spotting this Chevy-powered 1971… more»

Dec 28, 2017 8:20am MDT • Uncategorized • 28 Comments

A Decade in Storage: 1968 Fiat 850 Coupe

Are there any rear-engine vehicle fans out there? No, not cars like a Pantera or Porsche, but like this 1968 Fiat 850 Coupe? I sure am a fan, although this looks like quite a project, maybe too much for… more»

Dec 23, 2017 12:20pm MDT • Uncategorized • 9 Comments

Micro Mouse: 1951 Fiat 500 Topolino

At just over ten-feet in length, this 1951 Fiat 500 Topolino is perfect for me, even though I’m 6′-5″ tall. I can stick my head through the convertible top if I have to. This beautiful little machine is located… more»

Dec 20, 2017 9:40am MDT • Uncategorized • 32 Comments

Cheapest Running Example? 1982 Ferrari Mondial

There’s an ongoing challenge among some automotive personalities to find the cheapest running example of an exotic, or otherwise expensive to own vehicle. This 1982 Ferrari Mondial may be one of the cheapest running, driving Ferraris on the road… more»