Italian Classic Cars
One Family Owner, Original Paint: 1985 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Coupe
The Mondial 8 was initially scorned when it was introduced in 1980 as a follow on to the 308 GT4 – itself a lukewarm seller. Ferraristi always had a difficult time absorbing the notion of a four-seater from Ferrari… more»
1K Mile 1988 Ferrari Testarossa For Auction
This Testarossa presents a rare opportunity to own a flat-12 powered vehicle with an odometer reading of only 1k miles. This example came with an exterior finished in Nero over a beige leather interior. The Ferrari is accompanied by… more»
1 of 610 Made: 1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000QV
Few cars are more iconic than the Lamborghini Countach. For anyone who tracks this model, you’ll note that there are a few different versions (all of the expensive) that reflect the preferences of those that chase this 80s supercar…. more»
Irrational Exuberance: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
How should we value a rare but derelict car? It’s an enduring question, and the answer lies not just with the market but also with the buyer. As we consider this very rare 1955 Lancia Aurelia Spider America, listed… more»
For the Brave: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider
Alfa Romeo was famous for making specialty versions of its production cars. These were not always responsive to performance demands in the market – sometimes folks just wanted a roomy berlina to haul the family. But in the spider… more»
Callaway Twin Turbo: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6
In the 1980s, Reeves Callaway was a known quantity in the world of high-performance modifications. The Old Lyme, Connecticut-based company worked with practically any performance or sports car to enhance the factory’s performance, from the C4 Chevrolet Corvette to… more»
7k-Mile Time Capsule: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
I know, I know, a collaboration between Chrysler and Maserati was a head scratcher 35 years ago and still is. Lee Iacocca, then Chrysler’s CEO, had more hits than misses in his long, storied automotive career. But his attempt… more»
Low Miles! 1991 Cadillac Allanté
Spurning its own internal design team in favor of Pininfarina, and electing a demonstrably expensive assembly process involving two continents and a jumbo jet, Cadillac launched the Allanté for model year 1987. The two-seat roadster arrived with an underpowered… more»
28K Original Miles: 1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi
Ah, the classic Ferrari 308, a car that is likely near the top of the list among the world’s most iconic sports cars. That being said, there’s a question on my mind as to whether the 308 will ever… more»
Italian Smorgasbord: Auto E Moto d’Epoca
Every year, one of the largest swap meets in the world convenes in Italy, specifically Bologna after the show outgrew the confines of Padua’s fiera two years ago. Held over four days in October, Auto e Moto d’Epoca tempts… more»
Have You Ever Seen One? 1949 Fiat 1500 D
The 1500 was a pre- and post-war car built by Fiat in Italy. It was larger than the Fiats that most U.S. buyers associate with the brand, powered by a 1493-cc inline-6 engine. In production from 1935 to 1950,… more»
Four-Seat Exotic! 1980 Maserati Kyalami
Sometimes you want to share your amazing Italian driving machine with more than one person, and while not exactly a family car, this Maserati features room for four. In true Grand Touring fashion, this 1980 Maserati Kyalami in Atlanta… more»
1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso
The world first saw the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso at the 1962 Paris Auto Show, a glamourous debut for the Lusso (luxury) grand touring coupe. This 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso delighted American owners until crossing the… more»
1 of 700! 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo
Boosting its sporting image, Fiat graced the Spider 2000 with an optional turbocharger for model year 1981. This 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo in Berkeley, California seeks a new owner after recently losing its indoor storage location. Check out… more»
The Junkyard Collection: 1964 Iso Grifo A3/L Spider Prototype
I covered this Iso prototype briefly in an article on the cars of the Rudi Klein “Junkyard” collection, but Araknid78 isolated this tip for us, and I’m a sucker for these weird exotics, so here we go again. This… more»
Ophelia Viola Supercar: 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0
To understand supercars, you need to factor in a few different qualities to fully grasp why some fly higher than others. While limited production and scorching performance are both two key ingredients, there’s other less tangible qualities that cause… more»
