A special one: 1954 Stanguellini 1100/103 TV by Bertone

This 1953 Stanguellini 1100 Berlinetta by Bertone represents a fascinating collaboration between two of Italy’s most respected automotive names—Bertone, renowned for its avant-garde designs, and Stanguellini, a master of Fiat-based performance engineering. Originally presented in 1950 and redesigned in 1953 by the visionary Franco Scaglione, this Berlinetta embodies the essence of mid-century Italian automotive design… Read More A special one: 1954 Stanguellini 1100/103 TV by Bertone

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Minified style: 1959 FIAT 600 Rendez-Vous by Vignale

This 1959 Fiat 600 Berlinetta Rendez-Vous by Vignale is a rare and highly desirable piece of Italian automotive history. Designed by the renowned Giovanni Michelotti, this elegant coupe made its debut at the 1955 Concorso d’Eleganza in Campione d’Italia, where it won the prestigious 1st Prize Overall. The example offered here, chassis number 507031, was… Read More Minified style: 1959 FIAT 600 Rendez-Vous by Vignale

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#56: 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

This Giulietta Spider offers an attractive package for its future owner: it is a short-wheelbase model, originally painted black with red interior, and most importantly, it is one of the first 100 units produced—specifically chassis number 56. Moreover, its future owner will have the unique bragging rights of owning a car built in the same… Read More #56: 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

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One ton: 1966 FIAT 1100 T2

A ton, or rather more—about 1160 kg—is the maximum load capacity specified for this versatile van built by FIAT for 15 years, from 1957 to 1971. It played a crucial role—perhaps even more than the FIAT 500 and 600—in the Italian economic boom of that era. This van, less “noble” than the Alfa Romeo models… Read More One ton: 1966 FIAT 1100 T2

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Pillarless rarity: 1950 Fiat 1100 Vittoria by Balbo

And here’s another “Vittoria,” the same name for a car that is neither a Lancia nor built by Bertone: this one is based on a Fiat 1100B and constructed by Balbo, one of the historic coachbuilders from Turin and arguably one of the “top five,” if such a ranking existed. Unlike the car featured on… Read More Pillarless rarity: 1950 Fiat 1100 Vittoria by Balbo

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One only: 1951 Lancia Aurelia B50 “Vittoria” by Bertone

When we see examples like this, we get emotional because they are true time machines, the kind of which there are very few, if any, left. Clearly, examples like this no longer have mirror-like paintwork or gleaming chrome, yet they shine with an intense light: the light of history that they carry with them and… Read More One only: 1951 Lancia Aurelia B50 “Vittoria” by Bertone

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Normale: 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

The Giulietta Spider is an icon of the automotive world, alongside other cars such as the FIAT 500, the Porsche 356/911, teh Volkswagen Beetle, the Jaguar E-Type, and a few others. In particular, we’re talking about a Tipo 750, also known as the “Passo Corto” or SWB. By now, there are very few left to… Read More Normale: 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

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Expensive hunch: 1948 Fiat 1100S Gobbone

The Fiat 1100 S, introduced in 1947, was designed as a sports car for the 1100cc class, popular in events such as the Mille Miglia. It features a 1,089 cc inline-four engine producing approximately 51 horsepower, with a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph). The two-seater aerodynamic body was manufactured by Fiat’s Carrozzerie Speciali… Read More Expensive hunch: 1948 Fiat 1100S Gobbone

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Czech ingenuity: 1947 Magda III Sport 1100 Compressore

Founded in 1936 by passionate racer Jaroslav Vlcek, the Magda marque was named after his wife, who often accompanied him on the track. The Magda III was conceived with an ambitious vision for international success: a lightweight racer—just 400 kg—capable of reaching speeds of 200 km/h. Built on a tubular chassis reminiscent of the BMW… Read More Czech ingenuity: 1947 Magda III Sport 1100 Compressore

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Not for road use: 1952 Nardi-Carrù 500 F3

Every now and then, a very special car like this one emerges from the darkness after decades of slumber, and when that happens, we love to bear witness. In this case, calling it “rare” would be an understatement: we’d wager it’s a one-of-a-kind vehicle built around a Nardi tubular frame, an aluminum body, and a… Read More Not for road use: 1952 Nardi-Carrù 500 F3

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