The Peugeot 203 was introduced in 1948 as the first post-war model produced by Peugeot. It featured a 1290 cc inline-four engine and a monocoque body, and remained in production until 1960. The model served as a platform for several independent engineering and coachbuilding projects during the 1950s. Eugène Martin, active as a racing driver… Read More White lion: 1953 Peugeot 203 Coupé Martin Spéciale
From the stars to the barns, quite literally. This vehicle, after participating in one edition of the Mille Miglia and one edition of the Monte Carlo Rally driven by one of the most renowned racing drivers ever, was subsequently used as a taxi and eventually stored in a barn where it remained abandoned for several… Read More Former Mille Miglia taxi: 1936 Fiat 6C 1500
The Fiat 508 Balilla was introduced in 1932 as a compact passenger car positioned for the domestic Italian market. In 1933-1934, Fiat developed several upgraded versions intended for sporting use, including the 508S and subsequently the 508CS. The 508CS (Corsa Sport) was characterized by a shortened and reinforced chassis, a 995cc four-cylinder engine with modified… Read More Streamlined/2: 1935 Fiat 508 CS “Aerodinamica”
This 1967 chassis—verified by a Lotus Certificate of Provenance—retains its original numbers-matching engine, which still turns over, and the coveted 3.55-geared rear end that transforms highway cruising into a spirited affair. Few of these Special Equipment models were produced, and an international registry counts fewer than fifty survivors worldwide, with under twenty retaining the distinctive… Read More Stripped but sound: 1967 Lotus Elan SE
We’re not Lancia experts to the point of being able to state definitively whether this is a B50, B51, or B52, so we’ve made an assumption based on the year provided by the seller. The seller—well known to many of you—Joop Stolze, is currently liquidating his entire collection (though we’re quite sure he’ll be keeping… Read More Chalk white: 1953 Lancia Aurelia B52 Cabriolet
In recent years, many have abused the term “patina,” using it to describe what are essentially wrecks. In this case, however, the term seems entirely appropriate. We’re looking at an exceptional condition for an equally rare car: a DKW 1000 Coupé built by Fissore, the renowned coachbuilder from Piedmont, commissioned by the German manufacturer. It’s… Read More Patina Monster/11: 1960 DKW 1000 Coupé by Fissore
This car is already intriguing on its own, being a 1956 Spider Veloce (find another one for sale right now—if you manage to, we’ll gladly feature it), but it has an even more fascinating history. The story of this Giulietta Spider begins on September 20, 1956, when it was produced as chassis number 194. Initially… Read More Blue under the skin: 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce
The 1970 Plymouth Superbird was born out of a fierce competition on North American racetracks, especially in NASCAR. Following the success of the Dodge Charger Daytona in 1969, which had been designed with radical aerodynamics to dominate high-speed ovals, Plymouth wanted a similar weapon to lure superstar driver Richard Petty back from Ford. To meet… Read More Meep Meep: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
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
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