After writing up a Diablo kit car the other day, I found this Countach copy and now it’s the one I want! The seller claims it’s an exact copy dimensionally of the real deal. It sure looks good in… more»
Italian Classic Cars
Ending Today: 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Bidding ends today on what looks like a clean 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 that benefits from what appears to be a ton of recent maintenance. This is one of those cars that remains attainable for mere mortals and may… more»
Exotic Wannabe: 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
The Lamborghini Diablo was my childhood dream car. I had the poster and it was my favorite to find while thumbing through duPont Registry at the newsstand. And I hate to admit it, I’ve even considered building a kit… more»
Suspended Animation: 1962 Fiat 1200 Project
This 1962 Fiat 1200 cabriolet has been sitting for ten years, after coming to the seller from a twenty-year owner. Long ownership history often benefits classic cars, aiding the preservation of records, receipts, manuals, provenance, and the hardware itself…. more»
Body Restored: 1972 Maserati Indy 4.9
Every now and again, after looking at the local Facebook Marketplace listings for the hundredth time and seeing nothing that appeals, you’ll spot a car that isn’t a new listing but that also has never popped into your feed… more»
Factory 5-Speed: 1982 Ferrari 400i
These days, it can feel difficult to find the “hidden gem” among collector cars, and certainly among exotics. The ship has sailed on so many models, but there are still some smart buys out there. A Ferrari 400i, on… more»
38K Original Miles: 1990 Ferrari 348 TS
A driver-quality Ferrari may seem like an incredibly risky proposition (it is), but if you’re not already sitting amongst a stable of Italian thoroughbreads, getting into prancing horse ownership may require buying one that isn’t a highly-preserved specimen. You… more»
Needs Finishing: 1950 Lancia Aurelia B50 Cabriolet
Today we pay another visit to Vittorio Jano, a standout in the Italian engineering milieu for decades beginning in the 1930s: he designed the Aurelia for Lancia – one of the company’s most successful models. Constructed in six series… more»
Cheap Ferrari: 2002 Maserati Coupe GT
While we will never offer you advice on these pages for which cars to buy, it’s sometimes hard to ignore our own urges when writing about a vehicle that’s up for sale. This 2002 Maserati Coupe GT is equipped… more»
Italian Flair: 1984 Replica/Kit Car
Replica and kit cars can vary widely in execution, but every so often you come across one that manages to capture the spirit of the original while offering its own unique personality. That’s the case with this 1984 Pontiac… more»
Rare Italian: 2003 Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa
When the subject turns to exotic Italian classics, the minds of many will immediately focus on vehicles produced by Ferrari or Lamborghini. However, Maserati has always been part of Italy’s automotive landscape, producing cars like this 2003 Coupe Cambiocorsa…. more»
Rare Replica: 1968 Intermeccanica Italia
When I first spotted this project car on eBay, I thought it was a genuine Intermeccanica Italia, a limited-production roadster that rarely appears for sale. However, upon reading the description more carefully, this is a custom replica of an… more»
Twin Turbo Rarity: 1996 Maserati Ghibli
Recently, there seems to be an uptick in gray market Maserati and Alfa Romeo products popping up on my local Marketplace page. This isn’t a particularly scientific observation, but it could be due to dealers or casual flippers with… more»
Stalled Tribute Build: 1967 Ferrari 330 P4
When it comes to replicas and kit cars, there are some obvious winners and losers. Winners are the likes of the Factory Five Racing, which produce some incredible tributes to the legendary Cobra street and race cars. Things trail… more»
BF Auction: No Reserve 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
These days, you don’t come across Alfa Romeo Alfettas often, at least ones that are solid and on the road. Add in the detailed provenance of this 1979 Alfetta, and you have a pretty extraordinary find. We actually featured… more»
Miami Vice in Real Life: 1989 Ferrari Testarossa
When the Ferrari Testarossa was introduced, it was a shot heard ’round the world if you were following supercars at the time. Aimed squarely at toppling the Lamborghini Countach’s dominance in the segment, the Testarossa combined striking 80s styling… more»
















