“Cassone” is what the “bed” is for a pick-up car, obviously this type of car was also produced in Italy, although with visibly smaller dimensions. What is not easy to find is a Lancia Appia used to be a work vehicle: generally it was the Fiat 1100 that was used for professional purposes, the Lancia… Read More Italian picker: 1960 Lancia Appia “Cassonato”
We have already seen so many Jaguar e-types, but every now and then – very rarely – a very special one emerges from the darkness. This is the case of this OTS (Open Two Seater), one of the very first produced by the Coventry factory, which has very special characteristics, although to the majority they… Read More Details matter: 1961 Jaguar E-Type O.T.S.
In reality we did not understand very well from these photos the exact color of the car: it would seem a cross between green and blue, often called “oil green”. However it is called, the substance is that it is a very beautiful shade, especially when it is flanked by interiors and a soft top like… Read More Vert parisien: 1960 Peugeot 403 Cabriolet by Pininfarina
Everyone (or almost everyone) loves small Fiat, especially if done in limited series by the large body shops on the market in the 50s and 60s. One of the smallest produced in the 50s was the Fiat 600 by Viotti, one of the largest Turin body shops that, among other things, also worked as a… Read More Red inside: 1957 Fiat 600 Granluce by Viotti
The classic vans have always been the Cinderella of the world of vintage vehicles, yet some of them are fascinating, and in recent years many collectors have noticed. Obviously the lion’s share has always been made by the Volkswagen T1 van, in particular in its “Samba” version, but around there are equally fascinating and much… Read More The other one: 1964 Mercedes-Benz O 319 Minibus
The Roadster, one of the rarest versions of the entire 356 series, has always been a somewhat mysterious object and perhaps for this reason it was less successful than the cabriolet despite being, in our opinion, more beautiful. car is in fact a mixture of elements belonging to the “A” Speedster series plus those belonging… Read More White bathub: 1960 Porsche 356B T5 Roadster
In the Alfa Romeo family, the names “Super” and “T.I.” they have been used often, but when they are present simultaneously on a Giulia, then you know you are in the presence of a very special car. The car in question (chassis AR10516 * 595482 – engine # AR00516 * 00493) is in fact one… Read More The Quadrifoglio: 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia T.I. Super
This brand is recognized by most classic car enthusiasts, yet in some ways it still remains a mystery to many. This also happened because the communist period did not help her maintain the notoriety that she had before the Second World War. These cars have in fact always been equipped with large-displacement air-cooled engines and… Read More Big aircooled: 1968 Tatra T-3 603
Ten thousand dollars is no longer enough to take home a 2600 Sprint in acceptable conditions, we are now aware of it. That is, that we have here was in fact the “big sister” of the Alfa Romeo family of the 60s: at the beginning of the decade, in the European market the typical family… Read More Big six: 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint
Also the Lancia Flaminia Coupé, the “poor” sister of the Touring version, has recently acquired more dignity in the eyes of collectors and enthusiasts. In fact, despite not having the slender line and the aluminum bodywork of the sister produced in Milan, it is a magnificent example of an elegant Italian coupé, with some… Read More Green car: 1961 Lancia Flaminia Coupé by Pininfarina
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