Founded in Turin in 1905 (as a car maker, but its actual foundation dates back to 1835 as a train wheels manufacturer), Diatto was one of Italy’s earliest automotive pioneers. Known for building advanced racing and luxury cars, the brand collaborated with figures like Ettore Bugatti and earned a reputation for engineering excellence. By the… Read More Modern but bespoke: 2007 Diatto GT by Zagato
Panhard, originally Panhard et Levassor, stands as one of automotive history’s most innovative marques. Established in 1886, the French automaker began vehicle production in 1890, consistently introducing groundbreaking ideas. Its remarkable achievements include the first front-engine automobile in 1891, the 1934 Panoramique with curved glass, and the sophisticated 1936 Dynamique featuring a self-supporting steel body,… Read More Rare hardtop: 1959 D.B. Panhard Le Mans Luxe
No, we couldn’t avoid publishing it. As absurd as this creation might be, it’s impossible not to feel something when seeing it. You might say this creation is so kitsch that it actually comes full circle and becomes a work of extreme interest. This car certainly won’t win any elegance contest, but whoever created it… Read More Shiny monster: 1959 GAZ 21 “Steel Dragon”
According to the seller, this highly original car shows just 42,893 miles on the odometer and retains its matching numbers 3.8L dual overhead cam engine. It remains unrestored and has been acquired from its previous owner of 58 years. Built on December 16, 1963, this Jaguar was initially dispatched to New York on January 24,… Read More Rear condensers: 1964 Jaguar E-Type FHC
No, with this post we’re not suggesting that anyone take on the restoration of this Spider, which would make no sense economically, given that the point of no return for the bodywork was passed at least twenty years ago. It would be a $100,000 restoration that, after a couple of years, would give you a… Read More You tow: 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 1750
This Ardex T-53, built between 1954 and 1956, is a two-seater mini-roadster with a lightweight wooden body. The model was powered by a Briban Pantin single-cylinder two-stroke engine with 100 or 125cc, producing 4 or 5 hp. At just 2.4 meters in length and weighing only 95 kg, the T-53 was designed as an affordable… Read More Back to basics: 1954 Ardex T-53
According to the seller, this rare DKW F91 Cabriolet is in well-preserved condition. The car runs, brakes, and was repainted many years ago while stored in a garage. The body shows no visible rust, no welding work is required, and the mechanical components are in working order. The original interior and the first vehicle registration… Read More Little black bug: 1954 DKW F91 Cabriolet by Karmann
The 1957 Seat 1400 Spider prototype is a fiberglass-bodied two-seater sports car based on the Seat 1400 A. Designed by Ceplastica, later known as Formica, it was the first composite fiberglass car built in Spain. The chassis and mechanical components are derived from the Fiat 1400, as was the case with the Seat 1400 A.… Read More Plastic prototype: 1957 Seat 1430 Spider by Celplastica
Tempo, founded in 1924 in Hamburg, specialized in light commercial vehicles and three-wheelers. In the 1950s and 1960s, the company produced the Wiking series, a line of small transporters designed for businesses and tradespeople. The Wiking Rapid featured a two-stroke engine, simple mechanics, and a practical design. Production numbers were limited, and few examples have… Read More The green side: 1960 Tempo Wiking Rapid
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