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
The 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Coupe with custom coachwork by Baur offers a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship of two distinct eras. Originally delivered as a sedan in late 1938, this vehicle began its life in Dortmund, Germany, equipped with a six-cylinder chassis and embodying pre-war engineering excellence. However, its story takes an intriguing turn in… Read More Never seen before: 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Coupe by Baur
A 1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster, modified to resemble Jaguar’s rare E2A lightweight race car, is now searching for the next owner. This car was rediscovered after 37 years in storage, where it had remained since its previous owner began transforming it into an E2A-inspired racer. Unfortunately, the project was never completed, leaving the car as… Read More 37 years stored: 1962 Jaguar E-Type OTS
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
This 1955 Swallow Doretti 2-Litre represents an opportunity to restore a rare and historically significant vehicle. Underneath its current state, the car retains traces of its original green color, a shade that once highlighted the elegance and style of this short-lived automotive icon. The Swallow Doretti was produced by the Swallow Coachbuilding Company, an offshoot… Read More Green aluminium: 1955 Swallow Doretti
We do not know who built this example of a Barchetta, but we can speculate that whoever did so aimed to participate in the “Sport” class road competitions. In this class, many individuals—often in a highly artisanal manner—engaged in creating small, lightweight cars, frequently based on Fiat 500B and C chassis with bodies crafted by… Read More Twin cam mystery: 1939 Barchetta
This Fiat 1500 Coupé by Allemano is a rare and beautifully restored masterpiece. According to the seller, this car, designed by the legendary Giovanni Michelotti, exudes elegance with its blu bosforo paintwork and refined craftsmanship, echoing the sophistication of the Maserati 5000. The seller explains that the car was purchased in Italy in 2014 in… Read More Four eyes: 1963 Fiat 1500 Coupé by Allemano
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