Category: Italian

Question mark: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider (Veloce)

This 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider presents itself as a compelling blend of authenticity, performance, and subtle upgrades—closely resembling the coveted Veloce specification, though its true identity remains uncertain. The seller does not explicitly claim the car is a Veloce, nor is a chassis number provided to verify the factory configuration, leaving room for speculation… Read More Question mark: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider (Veloce)

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Ultra rare sight: 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1300 Giardinetta

A rarely seen example of Alfa Romeo’s unconventional approach to practicality: a 1980 Alfasud 1300 Giardinetta. The seller has provided minimal information, so any considerations here are based on what the model represents rather than specific details about this particular car. The Alfasud Giardinetta is one of the least common variants of the Alfasud range.… Read More Ultra rare sight: 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1300 Giardinetta

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Rough but effective: 1968 Fiat Campagnola 1101A “RAI”

This time we’re featuring a Fiat Campagnola—a rare and rugged Italian off-roader. The seller provided no description, so all observations are based on visual analysis and remain speculative. The vehicle appears to be an early petrol-powered Campagnola, possibly used by RAI as a support vehicle. Originally introduced in 1951, the Campagnola was Fiat’s first dedicated… Read More Rough but effective: 1968 Fiat Campagnola 1101A “RAI”

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Blue under the skin: 1961 Lancia Appia Convertibile by Vignale

We don’t know what kind of experiment the person who repainted this Appia Convertibile many years ago had in mind, but one thing is certain: they would have done better to leave its original color, Azzurro Vincennes, a classic shade of the era, particularly favored by Lancia and Maserati. This yellow (or what’s left of… Read More Blue under the skin: 1961 Lancia Appia Convertibile by Vignale

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Low-ratio gearbox: 1970 Fiat 850T Hearse by Grazia

The Fiat 850 T was introduced in 1964 as a commercial evolution of the Fiat 850 platform. Designed to replace earlier Fiat light commercial models, the 850 T adopted a cab-over-engine layout with rear-mounted mechanicals, using the 843cc four-cylinder engine derived from the Fiat 850 passenger car series. Its compact size and versatility made it… Read More Low-ratio gearbox: 1970 Fiat 850T Hearse by Grazia

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Streamlined/2: 1935 Fiat 508 CS “Aerodinamica”

The Fiat 508 Balilla was introduced in 1932 as a compact passenger car positioned for the domestic Italian market. In 1933-1934, Fiat developed several upgraded versions intended for sporting use, including the 508S and subsequently the 508CS. The 508CS (Corsa Sport) was characterized by a shortened and reinforced chassis, a 995cc four-cylinder engine with modified… Read More Streamlined/2: 1935 Fiat 508 CS “Aerodinamica”

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