Italian Classic Cars

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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»

Convincing Replica: Ferrari Testarossa Kit Car

The idea of buying a kit car, or a custom one-off copy of an exotic car, may cause some people to thumb their noses in the direction of some Pontiac Fiero-based clone. But when the car in question is… more»

Graduate Special: 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider 1600

I can picture this Duetto wafting along the B-roads of Oxfordshire countryside on a beautiful summer evening, bathed in late evening sunshine. Outside of that idyllic scenario though, these are perilous to own in the UK because we salt… more»

Convertible Collaboration: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati

You know those lists of “worst cars ever made”? Deserving or not, the Chrysler TC by Maserati is a permanent resident on many. More Chrysler than Maserati, the car was the fruit of a relationship between Lee Iacocca and… more»

Donated Performance Sedan: 2005 Maserati Quattroporte

One of the fun things about writing for Barn Finds is having the opportunity to learn more about cars you’re not that familiar with, through both research and reader input, the latter of which is always welcomed and appreciated.  For… more»

974 Kilometers From New: 1991 Lamborghini Diablo

The Lamborghini Diablo is a fascinating chapter in the storied automaker’s history. Conceived at a time when Chrysler was attempting what seemed like a hostile take-over, the peak 90s supercar was a replacement for the beloved Countach. Combining the… more»

The Defining Sports Car: 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400

The Lamborghini Miura continues to endure as one of the most significant sports cars ever made. It is perhaps the one of the more profound examples of how a model can transform a manufacturer’s identity into one that continues… more»

No Reserve: 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC

While much has been written about demographic shifts affecting the vintage car market – particularly as it relates to muscle cars – the world of classic Ferraris seems less affected. There’s still strong demand for cars like the one… more»

Mid-Engined V8 Driver: 1979 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4

We often refer to the Ferrari Mondial as the “affordable” model that’s available with the classic gated shifter, forgetting that the 308 GT4 is still out there for reasonable money. This car was Ferrari’s first foray into a mid-engined… more»

One of 225 Made: 1969 Lamborghini Islero

The vintage Italian car market has been one of the more exclusive circles of the car hobby for some time. In short, these are expensive vehicles and their rarity and upkeep will forever ensure that only a select few… more»

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