From making musical instruments to harmonizing race engines, the Stanguellini family ascended to fame over decades of dedication. Rooted in Modena, perhaps the most car-obsessed of all Italian provinces, first the grandfather, then the father, then the son exercised… more»
Italian Classic Cars
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Still Attainable: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal
There are a handful of classic cars that seem to define trends in the larger vintage vehicle market. For instance, most every vintage Alfa Romeo is a highly sought-after vehicle, owing to the brand’s racing lineage and ability to… more»
• For Sale • 7 Comments
Affordable Exotic: 1991 Ferrari 348
Over the years, the Ferrari Mondial has been labeled the “cheap” Ferrari, the model that has been perpetually unloved by enthusiasts. But that may be changing a bit, as the Mondial – especially the later years of production –… more»
• Auctions • 15 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV
I’m sad to say that the heyday of local vintage road racing seems to have passed in my home state of Michigan, but it’s still popular at venues such as Goodwood and Laguna Seca (both of which are a… more»
• For Sale • 28 Comments
Long-Term Ownership: 1960 Fiat Abarth Zagato Coupe “Sestriere”
This masterpiece is a result of Carlo Abarth’s obsessive production of high performance, small displacement race cars. But we have others to thank for this gem, including Fiat, who made the chassis and drivetrain; and Zagato, a master in… more»
• For Sale • 15 Comments
Racing Pedigree: 1966 Ferrari Dino 206 SP Recreation
Enzo Ferrari often made it abundantly clear that the main reason the company bearing his name produced road cars was to fund his racing program. This desire for competition success was the catalyst behind Ford’s failed buyout of Ferrari…. more»
• For Sale • 6 Comments
Only Two Owners: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
The roots of the Alfa Romeo Spider stretch back into the 1950s (or even before that, if you’re picky), when the Giulietta was introduced. As the Giulietta gave way to the Giulia, and finally the Spider, the unifying theme… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
V6 Survivor: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Alfa Romeo enjoys a long history of motorsport success, and its GTV6 continued that trend. It proved to be an outright contender in both the World Rally Championship and International Group A Touring Car competition. This 1985 example hails… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Meticulously Maintained: 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole
The first of Ferrari’s family of 308 cars arrived in 1975 and continued in one form or another through 1985. The model advanced Ferrari’s appeal downstream, allowing the company to address a less-than-elite population. The aim at a broader… more»
• For Sale • 35 Comments
Mid-Engine Survivor? 1979 Fiat X1/9
The Fiat X1/9 was a mid-engine, 2-seat sports car designed by Bertone and built by Fiat in the 1970s and 1980s. The odd name was simply the internal project code for the vehicle within Fiat. About 160,000 copies of… more»
• Stories • 8 Comments
One of Few: 1974 Fiat 130 Familiare
Gianni Agnelli inherited management of Fabbrica Italiana di Automobili Torino, which we know as Fiat, in 1963 when he was in his mid-forties. Fiat had been founded by a consortium including Gianni’s grandfather Giovanni in 1899, producing its first… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare Conversion: 1989 Ferrari F40 “Competizione”
Only 1315 F40s were made – and that was three times the production Enzo had anticipated. Nineteen of these were modified to competizione specifications by Ferrari’s preferred race engineering firm, Michelotto (Padova, IT). Another handful were converted by privateers…. more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
Sunroof Delete: 1983 Ferrari Mondial Coupe
If you read with any regularity, you likely see me talk about cars that represent excellent values in the current moment, but that likely show strong potential to not be cheap much longer. The Ferrari Mondial was once the… more»
• For Sale • 7 Comments
Easy Burn Repair? 1984 Ferrari 400i
In the car community, it’s often joked about how often Ferraris tend to catch on fire. There’s good reason for this: you don’t have to spend too long Googling before you begin to see a litany of examples of… more»
• For Sale • 7 Comments
Italian Wagon: 1952 Fiat 500C Giardiniera Belvedere
Fiat’s Topolino was a minor miracle for a country recovering from WWII. Continuing in production after the war from its launch in the mid 1930s, the family-friendly “little mouse” gave its buyers weather protection above and beyond a scooter… more»
• For Sale • 15 Comments
Car Cornucopia: The Joop Stolze Dispersal Sale
Over the last year, we have been treated to several sales of large collections. Notable examples include the Palmen Barnfind Collection, and Rudi Klein’s Junkyard Collection. In about two weeks, Classic Car Auctions will complete a dispersal sale on… more»
