A rare opportunity to examine a 1979 Lancia Beta HPE 2000 in what appears to be excellent, original condition. Based on the information provided by the seller, the car has just over 62,000 miles and retains all its factory components, including the paint, chrome trim, glass, interior, and drivetrain. The 2.0-liter inline-four engine is described… Read More Rare sight: 1979 Lancia Beta HPE 2000
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”
We’re always surprised to see a Fiat like this in the U.S., for a few clear reasons—starting with the fact that, considering the long distances to cover in the United States, a 1100 cc engine from the 1960s was simply too small to last more than a few years. Then there’s the matter of capacity:… Read More Mountain wagon: 1966 Fiat 1100D Familiare
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
It is very rare to encounter cars of this level of rarity in such condition; fortunately, this is one of those occasions. The Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate records that the chassis of this car was manufactured on 25 January 1955 as a left-hand drive unit, delivered without bodywork. The incomplete chassis was shipped to Delecroix,… Read More Rare encounter: 1955 Jaguar XK140 Coupé by Ghia
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
From the stars to the barns, quite literally. This vehicle, after participating in one edition of the Mille Miglia and one edition of the Monte Carlo Rally driven by one of the most renowned racing drivers ever, was subsequently used as a taxi and eventually stored in a barn where it remained abandoned for several… Read More Former Mille Miglia taxi: 1936 Fiat 6C 1500
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”
We’re not Lancia experts to the point of being able to state definitively whether this is a B50, B51, or B52, so we’ve made an assumption based on the year provided by the seller. The seller—well known to many of you—Joop Stolze, is currently liquidating his entire collection (though we’re quite sure he’ll be keeping… Read More Chalk white: 1953 Lancia Aurelia B52 Cabriolet
In recent years, many have abused the term “patina,” using it to describe what are essentially wrecks. In this case, however, the term seems entirely appropriate. We’re looking at an exceptional condition for an equally rare car: a DKW 1000 Coupé built by Fissore, the renowned coachbuilder from Piedmont, commissioned by the German manufacturer. It’s… Read More Patina Monster/11: 1960 DKW 1000 Coupé by Fissore
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