German craftsmanship: 1957 Volkswagen Lawrence Coupé by Rometsch

We were familiar with this German coachbuilder, but not this particular vehicle, which we consider beautiful. The artisan in question is Friedrich Rometsch. He was an employee of the famous Berlin coachbuilder Erdmann & Rossi and founded his own coachbuilding business in 1924. Naturally, like the vast majority of coachbuilders, he didn’t have the expertise… Read More German craftsmanship: 1957 Volkswagen Lawrence Coupé by Rometsch

October 27, 2023October 21, 2023 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

One owner: 1968 OSI 20M TS

It’s been a while since we last featured this model, but not because we don’t consider it worthy. On the contrary, it’s because there are few of them around, and even fewer in this condition. It’s an OSI 20M TS, built by the Turin-based OSI (which stands for ‘Officine Stampaggi Industriali’), a company that, until… Read More One owner: 1968 OSI 20M TS

October 25, 2023October 21, 2023 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Let’s play Bridge: 1963 Moretti 1500 S Coupe

Every classic car would have many stories to tell, more or less interesting. However, the vast majority of these tales get lost over time because cars cannot speak. Nevertheless, from time to time, a few stories manage to withstand the test of time. Perhaps it’s not a spy thriller, but it’s still fascinating because it… Read More Let’s play Bridge: 1963 Moretti 1500 S Coupe

October 23, 2023October 20, 2023 Classicvirus3 Comments

Small luxury: 1940 American Bantam 65 Roadster

From the ashes of the failed American Austin Car Company, this company was born on the initiative of Roy Evans and William A. Ward Jr. The company is credited with the invention of the Jeep, although the latter later became a registered trademark of Willys Overland. This vehicle looks more like an English model than… Read More Small luxury: 1940 American Bantam 65 Roadster

October 20, 2023October 15, 2023 Classicvirus1 Comment

Original to the bone: 1963 Abarth 1000 Bialbero

History comes at a price, especially when associated with beautiful and rare cars like this Abarth 1000 Bialbero. No introduction is needed for this model, which, along with its factory siblings bearing the scorpion logo (Karl Abarth’s zodiac sign, to be precise), played a leading role in road racing during the 1960s and 1970s, securing… Read More Original to the bone: 1963 Abarth 1000 Bialbero

October 18, 2023October 14, 2023 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Reborn: 1979 ATL Explorer 2

Some time ago, we came across a Volkswagen-based buggy for sale, built by Autotecnica Del Lario (ATL), a workshop specialized in prototype construction (many of you may know one in particular, based on the Alfa Romeo 1900). Riding the beach car trend, they also produced metal-bodied buggies starting from 1971. The models offered to the… Read More Reborn: 1979 ATL Explorer 2

October 16, 2023October 14, 2023 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Eleven together: 1968 Alfa Romeo F12 by Colli

We have already seen F12s like this one, configured for various uses, especially for mixed transportation. In the past, we have seen 9-seat configurations, but never 11 seats like this. The seller wants to emphasize that this was not born as a common work van and then converted during the restoration phase, but rather as… Read More Eleven together: 1968 Alfa Romeo F12 by Colli

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Desert hybrid: 1960 Fiat 1200 Spider

Are classic Fiats beautiful but slow? No problem, in this case, someone has decided to solve this issue once and for all. When we first saw the listing, it seemed like the typical Fiat Spider with the bumpers removed to give it a sportier look. However, upon closer inspection, we realized that more radical changes… Read More Desert hybrid: 1960 Fiat 1200 Spider

October 11, 2023October 7, 2023 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Black project: 1950 Fiat 1100 S by Pininfarina

We all know how challenging it is to find a Fiat in the USA dating back to pre-1960s, let alone a model like this that is already rare in Europe. Every time we come across a car like this, we wonder about its history and the journey that brought it across the ocean because, although… Read More Black project: 1950 Fiat 1100 S by Pininfarina

October 9, 2023October 25, 2025 Classicvirus1 Comment

Firm price: 1961 Lancia Flaminia Spider Amalfi By Boneschi

The fact that this “test” created by Boneschi coachbuilder for the 1961 Turin Motor Show remains a unique specimen speaks volumes about the reception it received from the public. The reception was rather lukewarm, if not chilly, and the reason isn’t hard to understand: the very sleek and even awkward and angular lines, especially in… Read More Firm price: 1961 Lancia Flaminia Spider Amalfi By Boneschi

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Classicvirus1 Comment