Patina monster/12: 1959 Lancia Flaminia Coupé by Pininfarina

This Lancia Flaminia Coupé Pininfarina presents itself as an example that, while requiring restoration work, shows characteristics that are increasingly difficult to find today: overall originality, completeness, and a solid structural base. From the images provided, the car appears largely intact, without evidence of invasive restorations or improper modifications, and displays a clear and consistent… Read More Patina monster/12: 1959 Lancia Flaminia Coupé by Pininfarina

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Red special: 1970 Alfa Romeo GT Junior by Zagato

The 1970 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior Zagato belongs to one of the most distinctive and low-volume chapters of Alfa Romeo’s post-war production. Designed at Zagato under Ercole Spada, the Junior Z departed entirely from the Bertone-bodied coupes of the 105 series, adopting a compact fastback shape with a large rear glass hatch and a… Read More Red special: 1970 Alfa Romeo GT Junior by Zagato

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Micro americana: 1952 Crosley Super Sport

According to the seller, this example was stored for over thirty years in a climate-controlled environment and has recently undergone mechanical recommissioning. The seller states that the engine starts reliably, maintains correct oil pressure, and that the charging system operates as expected. The vehicle currently has no functioning brakes, and the seller notes that the… Read More Micro americana: 1952 Crosley Super Sport

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Going in style: 1938 LaSalle S&S Damascus Hearse

The 1938 LaSalle Series 50 Damascus hearse by Sayers & Scovill represents one of the most elegantly crafted automobiles of the pre-World War II era. Of the seven Damascus hearses originally produced on the LaSalle platform, only four are believed to exist today, according to available documentation. The vehicle reportedly remained in continuous funeral service… Read More Going in style: 1938 LaSalle S&S Damascus Hearse

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Baby blue: 1969 Karmann-Ghia Typ 34

This model emerged from a collaboration between Volkswagen AG, the Italian design house Carrozzeria Ghia, and German coachbuilder Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1961. Styled by Sergio Sartorelli at Ghia, the car featured angular lines and a distinctive profile that distinguished it from contemporary offerings. As Volkswagen’s range-topper at the… Read More Baby blue: 1969 Karmann-Ghia Typ 34

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Early hot-rod: 1929 Lancia Lambda V8 “Mille Miglia Replica”

This Lancia Lambda V8 “Mille Miglia” recreation is one of those cars that immediately raises the usual question: replica, special, or the most honest way to enjoy a piece of Lancia history without being terrified of stone chips and extra kilometres? In reality, it’s a bit of all three – and that’s exactly what makes… Read More Early hot-rod: 1929 Lancia Lambda V8 “Mille Miglia Replica”

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Maroon six / 2: 1949 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet by Farina

Rare and unique are the words that best define this 1949 Fiat 1500D Convertible, styled and bodied by the prestigious Stabilimenti Farina. This is not just any early postwar Fiat: it is the six-cylinder Fiat 1500, the refined evolution of the prewar 1500 “6C,” one of the most advanced Italian family cars of the late… Read More Maroon six / 2: 1949 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet by Farina

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Multi-purpose: 1961 Volkswagen Combi T1 Doka

Among the countless variants of Volkswagen’s iconic Typ 2, few are as unusual—and today as coveted—as the Doka, the Doppelkabine double-cab pickup. Introduced in the late 1950s for Volkswagen’s own factory logistics, the Doka combined the practicality of a work truck with the ability to carry an entire crew in the front cabin. These were… Read More Multi-purpose: 1961 Volkswagen Combi T1 Doka

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