There is an indefinable something that makes classic Italian sports cars attractive. They don’t possess the brute horsepower to threaten genuine muscle cars, but they are a total package that combines good looks with a rewarding and engaging driving… more»
Spider
Jul 2, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Italian Job: 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Getting into this write-up was harder than you could imagine because, if I might quote Jeremy Clarkson: “This is the thing you have to remember. Alfa build a car as good as a car can be… briefly”. As the… more»
Apr 28, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Continental Class: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America
You promise a lot when you name a car after a whole continent, but this 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America more than delivers. The twice-restored black beauty is another of the legendary cars to be offered at auction… more»
Mar 9, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce Project
Beauty is subjective. Ask ten different people, “what is the most beautiful car ever made,” and you’ll likely get ten different answers. From the early Bugattis and the Auburn speedsters, to the iconic Detroit offerings of the Fifties, through… more»
Dec 21, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Fun Size! 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider
Want a red Italian convertible, but don’t want to break the bank? Then you might consider this 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider. Located just about a hundred miles due west of Miami in Marco Island, Florida, this pint-sized classic… more»
Dec 10, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rare Drop Top: 1965 NSU Spider
UPDATE 12/10/2021: It seems that the owner of this 1965 NSU Spyder had no success in finding a buyer for this rare classic last time, so he’s taking another shot at it. Maybe he’s hoping that with the festive… more»
Oct 29, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce
Classic Italian sports cars can be one of the most rewarding vehicles on the planet. They rarely possess mountains of horsepower, but what they have, they offer willingly. If you pointed this 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce at… more»
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Budget Ferrari: 1967 Fiat Dino Spider 2.0
In the world of sports cars, style and performance have traditionally been associated with certain marques, and those marques, in turn, come with a price. This exclusivity breeds comparisons, some legitimate, some less so. The Karmann Ghia was called… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Potential Bargain: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Classic Alfa Romeos are renowned for two things. They are generally equipped with fizzy little engines that deliver surprising performance from a modest capacity. They are also prone to developing significant rust problems if not treated with care. It… more»
Aug 7, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Potential Fun: 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider Project
Driving a classic Italian convertible has a unique romantic air to it. Sure, everyone likes a Ferrari, but an Alfa Romeo gives its own special flavor to driving. They say to not judge a book by its cover, but… more»
Nov 30, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
10k Original Miles: 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider
It is pretty common to find classic Alfas with rust problems. These can range from the reasonably insignificant through to issues that are well beyond repair. This 1979 Alfa Spider is a welcome exception because it does appear to… more»
Sep 15, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1984 Pininfarina Azzurra Spider
When Fiat decided to cease production of the Spider 2000 in 1982, Pininfarina stepped in to manufacture the car under its own brand. They named it the Azzurra Spider, and it remained on the market from 1983 until 1985…. more»
Sep 2, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Fun Driver: 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider
I don’t know where the Alfa Romeo Spider fits in the hierarchy of Italian roadster desirability, but I’ll guess it’s near the top of recognizability. This 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider was sent in by a Barn Finds reader who… more»
Jul 10, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
23k Mile 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate
Broadly speaking, classic Alfa Romeos seem to fall into two distinct camps. On the one hand, you will find spotless survivors that have been pampered throughout their lives. Others will tend to be tired and worn and will be… more»
Jan 29, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Italian: 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Even when it was new, the 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce was a fairly rare car. As the decades have passed, this level of rarity has only continued to increase. Today, they rate as one of the most desirable… more»
Dec 7, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Third Time Lucky? 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
The person who takes on the restoration of this 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider will actually be giving the car a third chance at life. It has previously been restored but has fallen on hard times since then. The… more»
