A v8 under the hood, beautiful lines and excellent build quality of BMW (that of 60 years ago, we mean), this is the synthesis of the BMW 503. At the time it was a very expensive car and in fact it did not have a great commercial success: the seller says that only 416 were… Read More Four heads: 1957 BMW 503 Coupé
It had been a long time since we stumbled upon an Aurelia B20 GT in these conditions, we sincerely believed that all those few around were now only restored specimens. But here we are always amazed: we have no idea where is the shed from which this B20 was pulled out, but it has certainly… Read More Silver relic: 1951 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT
Four years ago we published an article about a similar car, but unlike the first this one looks much more complete and “refined”. However, it is very rare to see for sale these kit cars produced in the 70s and, obviously, based on a Volkswagen Typ1 chassis (more commonly known as Beetle) which ensured maximum… Read More Old future: 1961 Sportsland Concept 1
Not many people know the ASA, but those few who know it also know that the founders had nothing to do with the automotive world before they built these cars. The founder was in fact (he is, as we believe he is still alive) the son of an industrialist in the electrochemical sector with his… Read More Silver gem: 1964 ASA 1000 GT
In a period in which the off-road vehicle market is very strong, it is not a surprise to see the restored classic vehicles, which are part of this category. Some of these classic off-road vehicles are unknown to us, just like this Renault Colorale 4×4 from 1960, although we understand that this model was produced… Read More Country coral: 1960 Renault Colorale 4×4
This car is called Murena GT, and it’s said to have been built in a very small series of 10 (maybe 11) cars by Intermeccanica which built the bodies, following the idea of Joseph Vos, president of Murena Motors. This car is powered by a mean Thunderbird 429 c.i. 8V engine, so you’ll need to… Read More 3rd out of eleven: 1969 Murena GT
The seller of this car basically says that the car is flawless and therefore for a potential buyer there is nothing left to do but count the money before coming to pick it up. It is certainly true that the 1300 Scorpio around are few and it is not at all easy to find one… Read More Count the money: 1970 Abarth 1300 Scorpione by Francis Lombardi
We are not writing anything new when we argue that “Barn Find” conditions are what most fascinate collectors or simple enthusiasts, but when it comes to pre-war cars, it increases exponentially. We do not know what the history of this car is but it is the car itself that can tell us a part of… Read More Patina Monster/9: 1935 Lancia Augusta by Viotti
The idea of a powerful and simultaneously comfortable sedan for at least four people is not new, as we can well see. Today, for those interested in this formula, there is a very wide choice limited only by the spending possibilities, while 50 years ago even being rich, the choices available were very limited. We… Read More Fast in four: 1970 Ford Taunus 20M RS
And here is the eighth episode of the Patina Monster series: this time it is a 190 SL, black and red. This car is in a condition that all classic car enthusiasts want: dry bodywork with no apparent trace of rust (and if there is, it is certainly surface oxidation that has not affected the… Read More Patina monster/8: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
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