Vires acquirit eundo: 1948 Stanguellini-Fiat 1100 by Bertone

In ancient roman latin language “Vires acquirit eundo” (Virgilio, Eneide, IV, 175) means something like “It gains strength by going”. This phrase was stamped on the metal plate put on the dashboard of this car (and often on Stanguellini cars), just in front of the driver. The same plate it’s still clearly visible on the dashboard… Read More Vires acquirit eundo: 1948 Stanguellini-Fiat 1100 by Bertone

The american way: 1960 Devin-D/Porsche Roadster

In the period between mid ’50’s and mid ’60’s many do-it-yourself builders engaged in building race cars, taking inspirations by european barchettas (mostly Ferrari) but with a cost much lower. The most famous of these guys was Bill Devin who established his workshop in El Monte, CA. He began to build fiberglass bodies using various… Read More The american way: 1960 Devin-D/Porsche Roadster

Mother, where are thou? 1951 Alfa Romeo 412 by Vignale

There are things that could nest in your brain like an obsession. My personal car-obsession is where this car is now, if it still exists. I consider it the mother of every post-war racing barchettas, including Ferrari. Actually the Alfa V12 engine, designed by Bruno Trevisan, was the first of the breed which continued with… Read More Mother, where are thou? 1951 Alfa Romeo 412 by Vignale

Gunmetal Style: 1967 Lancia Flaminia 2.5 GT Coupé by Touring

Update, October 8: It seems that the car has been sold. It was quick but we’re not surprised at all. Flaminia week, definitely. We don’t like to publish two (almost) identical cars so close but this is too tasty to let it go. This Gunmetal (it should be “Grigio Newmarket”) 2.5 Coupè looks really good… Read More Gunmetal Style: 1967 Lancia Flaminia 2.5 GT Coupé by Touring