Straight from the You-Don’t-See-One-Of-These-Everyday department, this 1958 Lancia Appia sedan conjures images of Sophia Loren and Italian countrysides. Located in Burbank, California and seen here on eBay, this little suicide-door sedan has a modest BIN of $3,000 and the… more»
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The Other Spider – 1973 FIAT 850 Sport Spider
FIAT’s 124 Spider likely ranks as the most recognizable American FIAT, making this 1973 FIAT 850 Sport Spider in Goleta, California a more interesting and unusual find. The economical rear-engine 850 came to America as a coupe or Spider… more»
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Hidden Since ’90: 1978 Lamborghini Espada
This Lamborghini Espada has been stored for 20 years in what looks like a shipping container, shortly after receiving a complete engine rebuild to the tune of $40K. It has a colorful ownership history, including being sold new to… more»
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Now That’s Italian! 1986 Bertone X1/9
The Bertone X1/9 is likely well-known to any ‘70s and ‘80’s era mid-engine sports car aficionados out there. To the rest of us it is certainly familiar in appearance but confusing when trying to understand its origin. One’s initial… more»
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Is It Ugly To You? Inexpensive Ferrari 308 GT4
A practical Ferrari? Not really. But the 308 GT4 was an attempt to add rear seats to the classic 308 platform. Most observers are not terribly enamored with the looks, and many folks can get into the pricing on these… more»
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Stock Survivor: 1972 Alfa Romeo GTV
Lately, there’s been a rash of absolute basketcase Alfa Romeos fluttering around eBay, craigslist and other sites. It sort of grinds my gears that, like a dilapidated death trap of a house selling in a Boston neighborhood for $650K,… more»
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Powered by Maserati: 1974 Citroen SM
While the classic Citroen DS is not an uncommon find on craigslist – usually in basketcase form – the Maserati-powered SM pops up less frequently. These were impressive GT cars in their day, combining the innovative Citroen suspension with… more»
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DeToBarnso: 1972 Pantera Project
The DeTomaso/Ford/Lincoln-Mercury Pantera has always had a split personality to me. Featuring a small-block Ford V8 for power but with Italian knock your socks off styling (and corresponding quality issues), I’ve never had the opportunity to do more than… more»
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BF EXCLUSIVE: 1971 Fiat 124 Spider
As I’m sure a few of you are aware, I own a 1974 Fiat 124 Spider project that I’ve been slowly restoring. I probably should put an emphasis on the slow part because it’s taking me forever! While my… more»
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Garage Find with 16K: 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati
The Chrysler TC by Maserati has been written about in great detail on these pages, better known for being a bit of a sales disappointment, that didn’t stop consumers from buying them at full price and eventually watching their… more»
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Cosmetically Challenged: 1967 Lancia Fulvia
This 1967 Lancia Fulvia appears to have been loved at one point in time, with a reasonably complete interior and serviceable body with the exception of the hood. The seller is offering a whole host of spares with the… more»
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V12 Italian Sun God! 1985 Ferrari 400i Straman
Most car-crazy teenagers don’t know about Ferrari’s 400i, and it typically takes a back seat to mid-engined models like the 308, F40, and Enzo, cars that the 400i one-ups simply by having a back seat. This Ferrari shares its… more»
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WANTED: De Tomaso Mangusta
Reader Nick H is on the hunt for something very cool, a De Tomaso Mangusta to be specific. This one will definitely be tricky, hence why he’s seeking our help! Given their rarity, he isn’t that concerned with condition. So,… more»
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Frat House Ferrari: 1984 Ferrari 308
UPDATE 5/23/218 – The frat house Ferrari has resurfaced on Beverly Hills CC’s website where they are asking $37,500. FROM 4/23/18 – This 1984 Ferrari 308 – yes, the classic Magnum P.I. car – was discovered as part of a… more»
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Italian Harley: 1967 Harley-Davidson SS 250 Sprint
Like all eight of my two-wheelers, this 1967 Harley-Davidson SS 250 Sprint probably wouldn’t be too popular at the Sturgis Rally – although being a Harley, at least by badge, it surely would be more welcome than any of… more»
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Go Veloce: 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider
You don’t need to speak Italian to know what Veloce means, at least in the context of the Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce. Alfa typically reserved the Veloce name for its high-performance trim level cars, but from 1971 to… more»
