It’s fascinating how, after all these years, cars like this one are still being found parked for 30 or 40 years in a garage or storage facility, covered by a layer of dust so thick it actually protected the bodywork. That’s the case with this Alfa Romeo 1900 Berlina, a high-end vehicle once chosen by… Read More White dust: 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 Berlina
Zagato is a coachbuilder known not for baroque or elaborate shapes, but rather for the exact opposite: minimal, clean lines designed for aerodynamic efficiency, with all superfluous elements left behind. The 2600 bodied by Zagato is the purest expression of this concept: taking the platform of a luxurious and well-equipped coupé like the 2600 Sprint,… Read More White and light: 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint by Zagato
This may not be the most famous Lancia in the minds of Italian car collectors, but those who know it understand the level of technical and build sophistication that defined this luxury sedan—an automobile that, at the time, very few could afford. In fact, when new in 1952, this car cost 2,200,000 Italian lire—adjusted for… Read More Italian luxury: 1952 Lancia Aurelia B21
Anyone looking to have some fun with this car is more than welcome—especially since, in this case, the fun could last a long time given the car’s condition. We’re also unsure whether it’s truly worth restoring or if it’s better used as a source of many rare and valuable spare parts, which are increasingly hard… Read More Full size puzzle: 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider by Touring
The Fiat 850 Coupé, launched in 1965 and styled by Bertone, was a compact rear-engined sports car aimed at everyday use with a touch of performance. Giannini Automobili offered tuned versions of the model, modifying both engine and setup. Giannini’s upgrades included modified cylinder heads, sport exhausts, revised carburation (often with two-throat Weber units), and… Read More The tuned one: 1966 Giannini 850 Coupé
When you see a mirror-like glossy paint finish on a car that’s 50 years old or more, and someone tries to pass it off as the original paint, show them this photo. We don’t deny that there may be exceptions to the rule, but the truth is that the lead-based paints used back then don’t… Read More Dull pine: 1970 Alfa Romeo GT Junior
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
It’s the end of an era. We don’t know if this will mark the beginning of a new one, but the closing of Joop Stolze’s business—“The Mad Hatter”—the Dutchman well known across Europe for his decades-long activity, has come as a shock to many, starting with us. His is a name that every classic car… Read More The ultimate auction: The Joop Stolze collection
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
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