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
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
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
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
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
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
The 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce is a rare and coveted Alfa, with only 200 units (more or less) ever produced. Designed by Bertone, this lightweight model features aluminum components for the hood, trunk lid, door panels, bumpers, headlight bezels, intake manifold, oil pan, and wheels. Additionally, sliding Plexiglas windows replaced traditional glass, eliminating… Read More Deep blue: 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce
And here it is, remarkably, another T10 van, also known as Autotutto or Romeo II. Today, we’re showcasing one that requires more care compared to the one we featured two days ago, but naturally, it’s also less expensive. “Remarkably” because these particular vans, which have now reached price levels comparable to the more expensive Volkswagen… Read More Diesel one: 1959 Alfa Romeo T10 “Romeo II”
Introduced in 1954, the Autotutto, also known as T10, exemplified Alfa Romeo’s venture into light commercial vehicles, known for their practicality and distinctive design. This specific model is a nine-seater minibus powered by a 1,300cc gasoline engine, delivering 35 HP. Paired with a manual transmission, this vehicle showcases Alfa Romeo’s engineering for small businesses and… Read More Glass everywhere: 1960 Alfa Romeo T10 “Romeo II”
You don’t often see many examples of this rare coupé, the result of a collaboration between the British Sunbeam and the Italian Touring, yet this specimen is the most stunning one we’ve encountered so far. According to the Touring Superleggera registry, only 41 examples of the Sunbeam Venezia (which was already produced in extremely limited… Read More One owner: 1965 Sunbeam Venezia by Touring
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