American built V8’s are a grand choice for an engine swap, and that theory rang true back in the 1960’s as well. The Cobra became a great car once receiving its Ford sourced heart, and this 1966 Bizzarrini 5300… more»
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Dreaming of the Coast: 1985 Fiat X1/9
This may be a highly personal opinion, but when I see forlorn cars in California, I can’t help but wonder if they once tore up the Pacific Coast Highway or visited the towering redwoods. To see this little Fiat… more»
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Red-Headed Stepnose: 1966 Alfa Romeo Sprint GT
With one owner and just 72,000 original, well-documented miles, this Alfa Romeo Sprint GT would seem to be a rare and desirable find! There are hints that there may be more here than meets the eye, but let’s see… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider
If you’ve always dreamed of owning an Italian sports car, but just can’t justify spending crazy money on a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Maserati, you really should take a look at Steven S’s Alfa Romeo Spider! It’s been parked for… more»
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Auction Results for Dallas Leake Auction
Here are the results for Saturday, November 18th at Leake Auctions in Dallas, Texas. Some of the vehicles now have new owners and some went home with who they came with. If you have never been to an auction, the energy… more»
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Fantasy Bids Round 2: Dallas Leake Auction
Let’s take a look at some vehicles that will be crossing the block for Saturday, Nov. 18th. Leake Auctions is an auction house known for having something for everyone and for every budget. What do you think this mix… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1972 DeTomaso Pantera Project
The combination of Italian styling and American V8 power always seems to be a winning combination, and the original DeTomaso Pantera is a terrific example of this formula in action. This particular car is said to have been laid… more»
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Nicest One Left: 1990 Maserati 430
The coupe-bodied Biturbo is almost a running joke around here, but the rare sedan-bodied 430 strikes me as a handsome alternative to the era’s Mercedes and BMW saloons. This particular car appears to be part of a collection I’d… more»
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Hey Baby! Wanna Ride? 1950s Giordani Passeggino
Okay, I’ll be right up front, here: I don’t know anything significant about baby buggies, baby carriages, strollers, prams or perambulators. True, I did ride around in a pretty fancy little German buggy in my day, but it’s a… more»
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Snagged, Then Stored: 1982 Maserati Quattroporte
Sadly, this Maserati Quattroporte is no longer safely garaged in a storage facility. For reasons not disclosed here, the big sedan has been removed from its dry parking spot and is now siting outside under a tarp – so… more»
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Number Six: 1967 Maserati Mexico
Wow – a gorgeous 1967 Maserati Mexico just popped up for sale and is said to be a preserved barn-find example that was number six off the production line. Wearing largely unmarked bodywork with just a gentle crease over… more»
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Track Support Potential: 1970 Fiat 850
One of my primary goals with the HiAce project I own is to convert it to a camper van for both exploring our nation’s National Parks system and also for attending a few weekend-long racing events each year. This… more»
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Hates to Scrap It: 1984 Maserati Biturbo
Ah, the whipping boy of 1980s Italian luxury: the Maserati Biturbo. Despite their reputation for horrendous reliability, I have to ask why so many are seemingly still “around.” They must have sold a ton of these when new, especially… more»
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Undeserved Reputation: 1978 Lancia Beta Coupe
The seller of this 1978 coupe asserts that “Lancia Betas are the true sleepers for collectors—as all Lancisti know.” That may be a charitable view; many fans of the imperiled Italian marque also look down on the Beta as… more»
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Stampede to Montana—Cheap Project Car Auction!
Reader Tim K. tipped us off to this auction, currently ongoing in Miles City, Montana, and it is a veritable treasure trove of viable project cars! Few of these cars and trucks run (although several “ran when parked,” of… more»
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Where Is It Now? The Aristotle Onassis Miura
A few years ago, one of the most photographed barn find exotics was extricated from its parking garage tomb and sent to auction. Known as the Aristotle Onassis Lamborghini Miura, it failed to meet its reserve and has once… more»
