I can well remember in my younger days how I fell madly in love with a 1980 Alfetta GTV, and how much I ached to own it. Then I drove it and discovered that thanks to some slightly odd… more»
Alfa Romeo
Jun 3, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Pair Of 1969 Alfa Romeo Duettos
When it comes to Alfa Romeo Spiders, there’s a clear line in the sand separating which models would otherwise be scrapped if completely rotten, and which generations have a chance at living despite the deplorable condition. This pair of… more»
May 15, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid Project: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia
This 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia represents a major restoration project, but unlike so many of these that we see here at Barn Finds, it appears that the worst of the rust issues with the car are actually visible on… more»
May 8, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Eligible for Import: 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ ES-30
Alfa Romeo is one of those brands that has experienced mixed success in the United States, but has also made some very, very attractive automobiles. One of these is the Sprint Zagato, which is often shortened to SZ ES-30… more»
May 6, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Great Italian Classic: 1974 Alfa Romeo Montreal
An interesting little fact about the Alfa Romeo Montreal is that when Marcello Gandini at Bertone penned the original design drawings for the car, he envisaged it as being a mid-engined, 2-seater sports car. The fact that the car… more»
Apr 24, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Gold Edition: 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano
If I were more adventurous, I’d dip a toe into the well of Italian car ownership with an Alfa Romeo Milano, as seen here in rust-free condition with under 70,000 miles. The Milanos were a compelling alternative to the… more»
Apr 13, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rusty But Complete: 1972 Alfa Romeo GTV
While many of us can agree that rust should be avoided when buying a project car, sometimes the overall completeness of a project can sway us the other direction. Case in point being my junkyard find Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16… more»
Apr 2, 2019 • Success Stories • 8 Comments
Barn Finds Success Story: 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint
I’ve been asked many a time why we started this site and my wife frequently asks me why I spend so many sleepless nights working on it. Well, stories like this one are why we do it! Several years… more»
Apr 1, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
A Solid Alfa? 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT
It isn’t clear how long this Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT had been sitting in the shed as pictured above, but I suspect that it was quite a while. It has now been dragged out, and the owner is… more»
Mar 30, 2019 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Oddball Collection: 1973 Brubaker Box, Centaur Scooter & More!
If you say the words “Brubaker Box,” you will have my attention. Short of saving another actual human’s life, I will stop whatever I’m doing and follow you to were one lurks, sitting in the brush or the back… more»
Mar 23, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Preserved 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Spider
When I think of what it means to preserve a classic car, this Alfa Romeo is the perfect example of what I think of. When it was found, it had been parked for a number of years and wasn’t… more»
Mar 13, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Beautiful Bargain! 1988 Alfa Spider
By 1988, purchasing a new Alfa Spider was like buying a brand new vintage car. The original design dated from 1966, although many updates had been performed since then. This example wears the next to last visual update, in… more»
Mar 4, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Junkyard Guilietta: 1958 Alfa Romeo Spider
For a classic car enthusiast, there can be no sadder sight than that of a once beautiful classic left to fend for itself in a junkyard. That has been the fate of this 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider. Barn… more»
Feb 28, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Barely Restorable? 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia
How do you approach a car for sale that is described in the most pessimistic terms, yet even that might be optimistic? This 1964 Alfa Romeo GTC in Ohio and offered for sale here on eBay is a conundrum…. more»
Feb 25, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
World’s Worst Alfa Romeo Spider?
Could this be the world’s worst Alfa Spider being sold as a complete car? Quite possibly, according to the seller who has listed the car here on eBay and obviously has a sense of humor. The “car” is located… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • Stories • 20 Comments
Burned & Buried: Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Corto Spyder
I came upon one of the more fascinating restoration stories I’ve ever read recently, centered around a 1938 Alfa-Romeo 2900B Carrozeria Touring roadster. That’s the car you see here, after it was dug out of a hole it was… more»
