The Fiat 1100 B Giardinetta shown here dates to 1949 and represents one of the earliest European interpretations of the station wagon concept, well before it became a standardized body style. The car is based on the Fiat 1100 B chassis and was bodied by Carrozzeria Viotti to a design by Mario Revelli di Beaumont.… Read More Italian woodie: 1949 Fiat 1100 B Giardinetta by Viotti
Cars that still appear “modern” at first glance rarely feature on this blog. This Lamborghini Diablo SE 30, however, is now over thirty years old, having been built in 1994, and therefore fully qualifies within the definition of a historic vehicle. What makes this case particularly noteworthy is the context: it is uncommon to encounter… Read More Judicial auction: 1994 Lamborghini Diablo SE30
The K-Code designation refers to Ford’s high-performance 289 cubic inch V8, rated at 271 horsepower, and was originally intended for buyers seeking a more competition-oriented Mustang. K-Code cars were produced in relatively limited numbers compared to standard V8 models and today are among the most collectible early Mustangs. According to the seller, this car is… Read More Movie car: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback K-Code
The Thames E38W was developed by Ford of Britain as part of its pre-war light commercial range and was marketed under the Thames name, which Ford used for trucks and vans sold in the UK and export markets. Introduced in 1938, the E38W was based on contemporary Ford passenger car mechanicals, making it relatively simple… Read More Brit delivery: 1939 Thames E38W Panel Van
The TVR Griffith 400 Coupe occupies a distinctive place in the history of 1960s sports cars, born from the meeting of lightweight British engineering and American V8 power. At the heart of the project was TVR, at the time a small manufacturer based in Blackpool, already known for the Grantura and for its use of tubular spaceframe chassis… Read More The last one: 1966 TVR Griffith series 400
The Siata Daina Gran Sport is one of the more distinctive small-series Italian sports cars of the early 1950s, conceived as a lightweight and competitive machine with clear motorsport ambitions. Built in fewer than 50 examples, the Daina combined Fiat-based mechanical components with a carefully developed chassis and elegant coachwork, resulting in a car that… Read More Unrestored: 1953 Siata Daina Gran Sport by Farina
This rare veichle is a Fiat 600 Multipla pick-up (Cassonato), one of the rarest and least-documented variants of the entire Multipla family. This is not a modern or improvised conversion, but a genuine period commercial version, produced in extremely small numbers and today almost never encountered, especially in a complete and coherent state like this… Read More Little pick up: 1960 Fiat 600 Multipla “Cassonato”
The car shown here is a Moretti 750 Sport Bialbero “Le Mans”, one of the most technically interesting small-displacement Italian sports cars of the 1950s and—according to official factory confirmation—one of just 20 examples built. It belongs to that narrow group of post-war machines where craftsmanship, engineering ambition, and competition intent are compressed into the… Read More 1 of 20: 1955 Moretti 750 Sport “Le Mans”
This vehicle is a Volkswagen KdF car of the Type 82e, one of the rarest and most historically significant variants associated with the origins of the Beetle. The KdF program (“Kraft durch Freude”) was a central project of the Nazi regime, conceived to provide a low-cost automobile for the German population at a target price of… Read More War veteran: 1943 KDF Typ 82e
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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