Ask anyone who grew up in the 80s what the most famous poster car was, and I bet they say one of two models: the Ferrari F40 or the Lamborghini Countach. Today’s find is an example of the latter,… more»
Italian Classic Cars
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Racoon Saloon: 1986 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
The idea of buying a barn find can be exciting, perhaps even mysterious. What lies within a hidden outbuilding or dilapidated garage? Is it exotic? A forgotten muscle car? Perhaps it’s a luxury sedan from a bygone era. Whatever… more»
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Twin-Turbo Time Capsule: 1994 Maserati Ghibli II
Finding an Italian grand tourer in the Pacific Northwest isn’t an everyday occurrence, but that is exactly what we have here. This left-hand-drive 1994 Maserati Ghibli II is available for sale in Tacoma, Washington, listed by a local dealership… more»
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New Caretaker Needed: 1984 Ferrari 400i
If you want to go 150 miles per hour and do so with ample comfort and cosseting from the road, the Ferrari 400i may be worth a look. When the Italians were cranking out grand touring cars with four… more»
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Rare Italian: 1989 Maserati 228 Twin-Turbo
The 1989 Maserati 228 was described in its original sales brochures as “A Thoroughbred Italian Luxury Coupe.” Looking through the 50-plus pictures online, you can see it was luxurious for 1989. This example is available here on Cars &… more»
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Stump Puller: 1967 Benelli Fireball 50 Trail
A 49-cc trail bike is about as small as it gets, and I don’t generally think of Italian motorcycles as being rugged trail bikes. That being said, according to Peterson’s “Wheels Afield” magazine in 1967, they said the 1967… more»
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$20 Million Time Capsule: 1997 Ferrari F50
What we have here is arguably the closest thing to a brand-new Ferrari F50 crossing the block in Las Vegas. Chassis 107165 is the 334th of just 349 examples ever built, showing an astonishing 106 miles on the clock…. more»
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Milano Transplant: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0L
While Alfa’s GTVs – produced from 1965 through 2006 – are all exciting cars, some lead the pack. GTVs born in the 1960s are loved for their tossability and simplicity; 1970s examples are more refined and powerful. The cars… more»
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Restored Perfection: 1978 Maserati Merak SS
The Maserati Merak SS was never common, and this particular example is rarer still. As one of just 970 SS models produced and one of the 312 originally built for the American market, it features the highly desirable Bora-style… more»
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Formerly Swanky: 1979 Stutz Blackhawk
What do you get when you blend Virgil Exner with a celebrity-loving Wall Street banker? You get the “revival classic” Stutz Blackhawk. The story began with Exner, who wanted to build a new Duesenberg; he approached James O’Donnell, owner… more»
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Swiss Delivery: 1977 DeTomaso Pantera GTS
A 1977 DeTomaso Pantera GTS with an interesting Swiss history and a seriously built engine crosses the block at Mecum’s Dallas/ Fort Worth auction on Saturday, October 24th. While an exact price is not fixed, Pantera GTS models of… more»
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24k Mile Trailer Find: 1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi
This 1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi sounds like it has quite a story. The most intriguing detail is how it was found, along with several other classics, which were apparently stored in former cargo trailers. This particular GTBi also wears… more»
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Former Fiero: Ferrari F40 Kit Car
If you haven’t noticed, the Ferrari F40 is one of the most sought-after sports cars in the world. As the final supercar approved by the legendary Enzo Ferrari, it was practically destined to be an icon before the first… more»
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Rare Microcar: 1959 Piaggio Vespa 400
When people think of post-war Italian Microcars, the Fiat 500 often comes to mind first. However, Piaggio produced the Vespa 400 from 1957 to 1961, but political pressure meant that, although the company and design were Italian, the Vespa… more»
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Mid-Engined Survivor: 1979 Fiat X1/9
Sometimes, an affordable price makes us think a car isn’t worth owning, or that the enthusiast community doesn’t love it. However, the opposite can also be true: a high-priced car isn’t nearly as special as we are led to… more»
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Show Car Past? 1964 Maserati 3500 GT
This gorgeous 1964 Maserati 3500 GT is currently up for auction out of Jabbeke, Belgium. Bidding is already at €110,000, with the reserve not yet met. This classic grand tourer represents a significant milestone in Maserati’s history, depicting a… more»
