Yes, the seller says that this 1972 De Tomaso Mangusta has 14,000 kms and one owner from new. Indeed this car is stunning whatever your eyes can see: it’s in exceptional conditions and it has a very ’70’s (and very rare) lime green paint along with the original black plates. The seller says also that… Read More 8,600 miles from new + one owner: 1972 De Tomaso Mangusta
This ’65 Porsche 912 has been chosen not beacause of its extraordinary conditions but for its odd paint job which, in the mind of the former owner (or painter) should have reminded a sunrise. Giving an evaluation of the final outcome is up to you: however, it’s a real head turner. Also the “Sunrise” writing… Read More Sunrise: 1965 Porsche 912
This 1956 XK 140 is usually called “Roadster” in U.S. but the official acronym O.T.S. means “Open Two Seater”. The seller says that this car had a restoration some years ago; however the impression is that after that restoration this car has been driven few since. The seller says that he must part with it… Read More Nice price: 1956 Jaguar XK140 O.T.S.
Mr. Rapley, the seller of this car, often delights us with some italian classics of ’50’s and ’60’s era. This time he’s got for sale this 1959 Abarth DB which is not in concours conditions, but in a more fascinating used car look. The metal seems in very good conditions all over the car, both… Read More The talented Mr. Rapley: 1959 Abarth 750 Double Bubble by Zagato
This fly (or banana) yellow Fiat 850 Spider is said to have an “amateur” paint job and it’s for sale as the seller says that he has no more time for her. Seller his honest as he says that photos give “too much justice” to the car which is worse than it appears. The seller… Read More Summer (almost) ready: 1972 Fiat 850 Spider by Bertone
Update, 19th of may, 2013: The asking price revealed by the seller is €12,000 (today $15,500). Much car for the money. This 1968 OSI 20M TS is one of the last creations of OSI (Officine Stampaggi Industriali) directed by Ghia coachworks former owner Luigi Segre, once firm of Felice Mario Boano. OSI worked on commission… Read More It’s all about stance: 1968 OSI 20M TS Coupè
People observing car nuts generally think that collecting classic cars is about possession and thrills about lines, details and engine sound. This is true, but it’s only part of the thruth. Indeed it’s even about the stories bulk which every old car carries on its shoulders. It’s about people and their stories. It’s about feelings… Read More Cars are only part of the story
This Giulietta Spider 750D (aka s.w.b.) is said to have been a VSCCA racer – preservation class. Even now it has a current VSCCA log book but the current owner never raced it, but enjoyed it driving it on the road during summer. Actually there is still a roll-bar on the car which doesn’t give… Read More Former VSCCA racer: 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
Update, 20th of may, 2013: The car has been sold at £31,625 (today $48,000). This 1968 Ghibli 4.7 is said to have been discovered in what seems not a farming barn for sure, but some kind of industrial warehouse. The seller says that the car holds a tax disc expired in 1999, so at least… Read More Low estimate: 1968 Maserati Ghibli Coupè
This rare Moretti 125 really reminds the Fiat Dino breed: actually the front clip is almost identical to the Fiat Dino Spider while the side line is similar to the coupè. This car is equipped withe the rock solid Fiat twin cam 1.6 litre engine, which is rated at 90 h.p. The seller doesn’t say… Read More Dino wannabe: 1968 Moretti 125 GS 1.6
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