The De Tomaso Pantera was an unsuccessful attempt by Ford to introduce an exotic sports car to its model range. Quality control issues hampered sales, although the Pantera soldiered on for over a decade after the last vehicles rolled… more»
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Upgraded Motor: 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT
This 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT has an interesting history. It sat in a dealer’s inventory until 1978 before finding its first owner. It has been enjoyed by enthusiasts throughout its life, but the seller has made some mild… more»
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Former Concours Car: 1971 Lamborghini Espada Series II
You’re gonna think I’m off my rocker, but Lamborghini’s Espada is as competent a grocery-getter as it is a grand tourer. The rear seats are more spacious than any 2+2, though still not on a par with most American… more»
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No Reserve: 2004 Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa GT
Buying any Italian thoroughbred involves a leap of faith, and part of the key to success is risk minimization. That is why this 2004 Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa GT is such an attractive proposition. The seller describes it as a… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1994 Ferrari 512TR
You don’t have to look too far to find endless articles about the future of the automotive auction platform. What is coming next, which one is the top of the heap, and how we will revolutionize selling in the… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1970s Alfa Romeo Spiders
In Alfa Romeo circles, the Spider Veloce is one of the brand’s most coveted models. It was produced across four generations (or series) from 1966 to 1994. The seller has a pair of nearly identical twins from 1977 and… more»
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V12 Dream Car: 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
It’s always intriguing to see cars end of up overseas and eventually come back to the U.S. This happens quite frequently with exotics and other sports cars that are difficult to track down due to limited production numbers. This… more»
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Stored for 22 Years: 1974 Lamborghini Espada
One of my favorite rabbit holes when certain cars come up for sale is to look at who the owner is. Of course, that’s easier said than done since most listings don’t include the owner’s name. However, in the… more»
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1983 Lancia Rally 037 – Evolution II Specs
Sandwiched between Lancia’s fabulously competitive Stratos and its rules-orphaned Delta S4 was one of the maker’s more successful efforts in Group B: the project known as SE037. Representing a fusion of ideas from Lancia, Abarth, Pininfarina, and chassis constructor… more»
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Rock-Solid Italian: 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato
There are sensible ways to build production cars, and then there’s the Lancia way. This 1981 Beta Zagato demonstrates that, with the build process requiring multiple moves between two factories. It is believed that the company lost money on… more»
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One Of 40: 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I
When it comes to exclusivity, few do it better than the Italians. Limited production runs, exclusive allotments for the best customers, and one-offs you never even knew existed are all part of the Ferrari story at this juncture, and… more»
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52,000 Original Miles: 1982 Fiat Spider 2000
We all have car friends who inevitably buy a vehicle we’ve never given a second thought to, and when we learn of how much they love it, our perceptions are completely changed. That’s been my experience with the Fiat… more»
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Last of the 250 GT Series: 1963 Ferrari Lusso
Possibly the most beautiful of Ferrari’s 250 GT series, the three hundred fifty GT/L road cars produced from 1962 to 1964 were soon known simply as “Lusso” – Italian for luxury. Technically, these cars were the final evolution of… more»
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Ferrari’s First Rear-Mount V12: 1963 250 P
We’re just days ahead of Monterey Classic Car Week, and you know what that means: Araknid78 is pitching over all sorts of heavyweight machinery for review. This 1963 Ferrari 250 P is a celebrity of sorts, representing the foundation… more»
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Professionally Reconditioned: 1980 FIAT 2000 Spider
We haven’t seen enough of Tom Tjaarda in these pages. Tjaarda was born in 1934 in Detroit; his father was Dutchman John Tjaarda, who styled the Lincoln Zephyr. Tom studied architecture while at university, but when he presented his… more»
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Finest One Left? 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
By the late 1970s, turbocharging was gaining favor in F1, and Enzo Ferrari wanted in. Ferrari’s first turbocharged road car, the 208 GTB Turbo, debuted in 1982, but it lacked an intercooler and was less than reliable. Refining that… more»
