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A restaurer: 1957 Peugeot 403 Cabriolet by Pininfarina

It is not the first time that we publish a Peugeot 403 Cabriolet and let’s hope that it is not even the last, especially when that’s about a barn find. In fact, the seller claims that this cabriolet, built in little more than 2,000 specimens by Pininfarina, is a true barn find in the sense… Read More A restaurer: 1957 Peugeot 403 Cabriolet by Pininfarina

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 Classicvirus1 Comment

Transformers: 1971 Coachbuilt Renault R177

This is really a strange car and perplexes us for several reasons, starting with the bodywork that it is very familiar to us. In fact, as many of you have already suspected, this is a body already seen elsewhere: it was taken integrally from a Ghia 1500 Coupé, built from 1965 to 1967, and adapted… Read More Transformers: 1971 Coachbuilt Renault R177

December 20, 2018December 16, 2018 Classicvirus3 Comments

Palm Springs award: 1950 Simca 8 Sport Coupe by Facel

And here’s another Simca 8 Sport to be restored: this in particular has a peculiar history as it received an award at the 1951 Palm Spring Concours. We can deduce that it is a car destinated from birth to the American market (the car is from 1950), and has remained in the US so far.… Read More Palm Springs award: 1950 Simca 8 Sport Coupe by Facel

December 5, 2018December 6, 2018 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Hardtop equipped: 1963 René Bonnét Le Mans Cabriolet

It has happened sometimes to write an article about a René Bonnét Le Mans and, whenever we find one for sale, especially a cabriolet, we will do it again, just because we like this car. Indeed, despite not having the appeal of a special Italian car with aluminum bodywork, it represents very well the French… Read More Hardtop equipped: 1963 René Bonnét Le Mans Cabriolet

October 15, 2018October 13, 2018 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Columbo’s favorite: 1958 Peugeot 403 Cabriolet by Pininfarina

This car is not only the same model used by Lieutenant Columbo in the homonymous TV series, but it also seems to be painted in a similar color and in very similar conditions. It is a Peueot 403 Cabriolet, built from 1958 to 1960 by Pininfarina in little more than 2000 specimens, of which some… Read More Columbo’s favorite: 1958 Peugeot 403 Cabriolet by Pininfarina

October 10, 2018October 6, 2018 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Very long wheel base: 1971 Matra M530 LX

The Matra M530 (in this case in the “LX” version) is a particular car: you love it or you hate it but it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed. This car is the French equivalent of the Fiat X1/9 or the Volkswagen-Porsche 914. Surely among the three cars the M530 is the worst one, for reasons related… Read More Very long wheel base: 1971 Matra M530 LX

September 19, 2018September 17, 2018 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Evolution of the species: 1970 Varela Andino GT

After a few weeks we return to Argentina to find a very rare car: it was designed and built by Louis Varela and equipped with a Renault engine, transmission and suspension. Being a small producer, Varela appropriately decided that his cars should have a fiberglass bodywork to contain production costs and, at the same time,… Read More Evolution of the species: 1970 Varela Andino GT

September 7, 2018September 5, 2018 Classicvirus2 Comments

From California: A collection for sale

Mark contacted us as he wants to downsize his collection after some events made him think about what’s important and what’s not, so here it is part of the collection he’s getting rid of: many important pieces, some unique. It’s useless that we describe all the items, so we’ll copy and paste his own words.… Read More From California: A collection for sale

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

55 years ownership: 1961 Facel Vega HK 500

One owner since 1963 is generally a great thing for any car, especially if the car is a rare Facel Vega HK 500. This car could even be exactly as it looked in 1963, unfortunately the past owner decided to repaint it in 1974 but the job was never completed. Of course the good is… Read More 55 years ownership: 1961 Facel Vega HK 500

April 10, 2018April 7, 2018 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Small greatness: 1971 Simca 1200 S Coupé by Bertone

We have always had a soft spot for these little coupés and the reason is simple: they’re small, cute, classy, nimble and very well made. That’s quite a good recipe. Indeed that’s not the first time we publish one and it will not be the last one: unfortunately, lately, it’s not easy to find one… Read More Small greatness: 1971 Simca 1200 S Coupé by Bertone

March 16, 2018March 17, 2018 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

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