Italian Classic Cars

Chassis #001 Concept Car: 1983 Ford Probe IV

Although it’s been a while since I’ve noticed a Ford Probe cruising around my area, I remember these were once fairly common sightings, back in the good old days when sleek 2-door cars were commonplace.  Before the Mazda-based Probe… more»

Testarossa Cabrio Conversion: 1988 Pontiac Fiero

Another day, another Ferrari Testarossa replica. It truly is incredible to see how many of these kit cars are out there, and how often the humble Pontiac Fiero can be masqueraded as an exotic with just a few simple… more»

Biturbo Barn Find: 1985 Maserati Biturbo Coupe

“HOW IS THIS A BARN FIND?!?!!!!” I know, we don’t show 100% barn finds here, vehicles that were discovered hidden away for months or years. In the case of this 1985 Maserati Biturbo Coupe, you know for sure it’s… more»

A Car for Kings: 1962 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe

I don’t know about you, but if I can’t get a Philips 45 rpm record player in my Maserati 5000 GT… well, I’m sending it back to the factory. And if I were the Aga Kahn – former owner… more»

Engine Out Service Complete: 1989 Ferrari 348TS

When considering your first Ferrari purchase, there are a few models that immediately come to mind: if you have in the low six-figures to throw around, the Testarossa is the clear winner. For a truly budget-conscious decision, the Mondial… more»

Family-Owned For 40 Years: 1984 Pininfarina Azzurra

UPDATE – The seller has added current photos of the car and a cold start video! Offered here is a 1984 Pininfarina Spider Azzurra, one of the final and most developed iterations of the iconic Fiat Spider, produced under… more»

In A Barn For 50 Years! 1974 Harley-Davidson 398

This listing is for only one of the 1974 AMF Harley-Davidson Snowmobiles shown in this first photo, so don’t think this is a two-for-one sale. I’m assuming the one for sale is the one closest to the camera (phone)…. more»

European Car of the Year: 1982 Lancia Delta LX

Among the cars or trucks that get imported are a select few performance vehicles that many enthusiasts drool over. The Nissan Skyline, Mazda RX-7, Mercedes-Benz 190E Evolution, and a handful of others have sat at the top of the… more»

Singer Kit Car: Ferrari 308 Replica

Ferrari replicas, especially of the 308, are a dime a dozen. It’s just reality, and there must have been a period of time when there was money to be made in the exotic replica industry. As with any industry… more»

Future Collectible? 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C

These days, the number of new cars sold by manufacturers that truly ticks the heart strings of enthusiasts is increasingly small. Yes, I know, the Corvette exists as does the Camaro, but those are pure muscle cars – and… more»

Vignale Rarity: 1969 Fiat Samantha Coupe

Here’s something you don’t see every day, and likely won’t again any time soon: a RHD 1969 Fiat Samantha Coupe, designed by coachbuilder Vignale. This is one of 200 or so cars earmarked for the British market, which came… more»

Needs Some TLC: 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

By the time the last of the long-running, classic Alfa Romeo Spiders was imported to the United States, it landed almost smack dab into the middle of Miata fever, so it’s little wonder that only 938 were imported in… more»

For Restoration? 1974 Lamborghini Espada Series III

Marcello Gandini put his prints on many a supercar, from the Countach to the Stratos, the Miura to the Espada. Of this grouping, only the four-seat Espada is even the slightest bit practical. In fact, keep one in good… more»

Euro Market Car: 1984 Ferrari 400i

These days, it’s not exactly hard to see where a car has been given the prevalence of online auctions. The question is, what do you do with this information? If you can see that a vehicle is routinely coming… more»

Unusual Beer Cart! 1971 Piaggio Ape 500 MP

Not long after the end of World War II, an Italian aircraft designer named Corradino D’Ascanio came up with a different idea for a small and affordable three-wheeled commercial vehicle, a concept which caught the attention of the Piaggio… more»

Tow It Out: Lamborghini Countach Replica

For some reason, I am attracted to old kit cars that are completed to a reasonable degree of quality. I can’t claim with any certainty that this Lamborghini Countach replica was built to exacting quality standards, but I do… more»

Barn Finds