The Spider enjoyed a lengthy run as an Alfa Romeo 2-seat roadster from 1966 to 1993. Italian-built, it was a front-engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle that was the successor to the Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider. The second series (or generation)… more»
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Jul 14, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Don’t Fuggetabout It: 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider
When the asking price of a car is $8,900, but the title of the ad selling it is “Will Consider Reasonable Offers,” what do you think that car will go for? Mitchell G presents us with this fine tip… more»
Jul 4, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Modern Classic: 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS
If you want to own an iconic 1980s sports car, it’s hard to go wrong with a Ferrari 308. From the classic looks that make it instantly recognizable by even the most uninformed spectator to the reputation it has… more»
Jun 21, 2023 • For Sale • 50 Comments
1 of 74: 1990 Yugo GVC Cabrio
A lot of folks would normally get excited over a car that saw sales of maybe 74 copies. But this one is a Yugo, one of the most maligned automobiles of the 1980s. They were notorious for their poor… more»
Jun 21, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
The Economical Maserati? 1975 Merak
I am learning that I don’t know my Maseratis (and there’s a lot of other car stuff that I don’t know either), but the Merak (’72-’83) is a new one for me. I’m familiar with the Bora but don’t… more»
Jun 21, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Owned by Abarth: 1961 Ferrari 250GT Coupe
A few days ago, we wrote about the legendary collection of Ferraris found that were originally exposed when a hurricane blew down the barn they were stored in. As much as we write about the seemingly dwindling chances of… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Four-Door Biturbo: 1986 Maserati 425
1986 gave us many things, including the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion and the tragic loss of seven crew members, and let’s not forget mad cow disease. That fateful year also produced a four-door twin-turbo Maserati… more»
Jun 17, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Hurricane Charley Collection: Vintage Ferraris Found!
A few years ago, one of the more memorable classic car finds was thrust onto the national stage when a collection of Ferraris were revealed following a barn collapse during a hurricane. The building toppled onto the cars inside,… more»
Jun 9, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
True Barn Find: 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV
In the 1960s and 1970s, Alfa Romeo built several iterations of the Giulia GTV sports/touring car. In racing form, it took several European Touring Car championships, so, they were all about performance and handling. The seller’s 1968 edition has… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Backyard Exotic: 1974 Maserati Merak
While the Maserati Merak has historically been one of the more under-loved sports cars, it’s still a small tragedy to see one laid up like this. The listing has next to no information, but I suppose there isn’t much… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Low-Mile Euro-Spec: 1975 Lancia Beta Montecarlo
These mid-engine Lancia Beta Montecarlos are better known—and command higher prices—in Europe than in the U.S. Here, they’re an oddity, but a rather attractive one. If you do cotton to a Montecarlo two-seater, this is a very good choice…. more»
Jun 7, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
F1 Driver Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari Enzo
Enzo Anselmo Giuseppe Maria Ferrari was an Italian race car driver and founder of Ferrari. Throughout his life, Ferrari model names were drawn from various influences including places in Italy, engine specs, and racing. However, it wasn’t until fourteen… more»
Jun 4, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap Wheels Project? 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Spider was one of Alpha Romeo’s most enduring nameplates, built in four generations from 1966 to 1994. It would be Alfa Romeo’s last rear-wheel-drive product until the mid-2000s. We don’t know much about this 1980 edition (2nd generation)… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Prance on Over: Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole
Four days from now, you could be living the Ferrari dream, if you go high enough on this 1984 Ferrari 308 GTS. It’s listed on ebay, with a current bid price of about $40 grand, and no reserve. That… more»
May 30, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Huge Collection of True Barn Finds: Take a Browse
An actual barn. Full of barn finds. That’s what’s up for auction in this mega-sale. Three sets of lots total to 230+ cars, with the only proviso being that these cars are in the Netherlands. This tip comes to… more»
May 28, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
10K Original Miles: 1985 Ferrari 400i
Although the photos aren’t particularly great, the seller of this 1985 Ferrari 400i claims it is in mint condition with just 10,000 miles on the clock. This is an unusual find, as most time-capsule Ferraris are the most desirable… more»
