Painting chrome parts black was an old (and rough) trick to cover up rust spots that had started to compromise the chrome. It was a cheap fix for cheap cars (at the time). But this is no ordinary car: it’s one of about 450 Mistrals equipped with the ultimate version of Maserati’s legendary inline six-cylinder… Read More No chrome: 1967 Maserati Mistral 4.0 by Frua
And here is a rare 1100 TV built by Pininfarina, based on the Fiat 1100-103 that had been released — in this case — the previous year. A solid and reliable platform, upon which dozens of special versions were built by the coachbuilders of the era. This example is said to be preserved and in… Read More Green inside: 1954 Fiat 1100 TV Coupé by Pininfarina
The microcar market is flooded with BMW Isettas — those built by the Bavarian factory under license from the Milan-based company — but actual Isos are a rare sight, and this is one of the few. The Iso Isetta was originally developed in Italy by Iso SpA, a company based in Bresso (near Milan) that… Read More The original one: 1953 Iso Isetta
Another Alfa, another Spider—but this time, it’s the mother of the one we featured two days ago: a Giulietta. Not perfect, of course, but more than enough to enjoy the good weather. It also comes in a classic color combination for this model: white with red interior—an all-time classic, no less timeless than red, which… Read More Snow white: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
The seller of this beautiful 1750 Spider (also known as the “Graduate,” a name borrowed from the 1967 masterpiece film of the same name, starring a brilliant Dustin Hoffman) says the car is in original condition. He states that it has never been in an accident or repaired, that it has zero rust, and that… Read More Cromodora wheels: 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 1750
Founded in Turin in 1905 (as a car maker, but its actual foundation dates back to 1835 as a train wheels manufacturer), Diatto was one of Italy’s earliest automotive pioneers. Known for building advanced racing and luxury cars, the brand collaborated with figures like Ettore Bugatti and earned a reputation for engineering excellence. By the… Read More Modern but bespoke: 2007 Diatto GT by Zagato
No, with this post we’re not suggesting that anyone take on the restoration of this Spider, which would make no sense economically, given that the point of no return for the bodywork was passed at least twenty years ago. It would be a $100,000 restoration that, after a couple of years, would give you a… Read More You tow: 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 1750
The 1957 Seat 1400 Spider prototype is a fiberglass-bodied two-seater sports car based on the Seat 1400 A. Designed by Ceplastica, later known as Formica, it was the first composite fiberglass car built in Spain. The chassis and mechanical components are derived from the Fiat 1400, as was the case with the Seat 1400 A.… Read More Plastic prototype: 1957 Seat 1430 Spider by Celplastica
Have you ever seen a first-series Giulietta Sprint Veloce with a sunroof? We haven’t, and that’s precisely why we’re featuring it. The seller says this could be one of only three produced with this feature. We’re not sure where that information comes from, but we have no trouble believing it, given that, to our knowledge,… Read More Sun-kissed: 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce
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