It is a car built entirely in Milan: the Portello factory and the Touring body shop were in fact so close that it was possible to walk from one to the other in half an hour. Yet, the original black license plate is that of Turin, the (once) automobile capital of Italy. In a few… Read More Black plate: 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint by Touring
This is one of the very first coachbuilt cars made on the 1100-103 TV platform, presented in 1953. Actually the coachbuilder Allemano had to have very clear ideas to think and build a custom-built coupe on a car, the 1100-103, completely different from its predecessor: many of you will have already recognized the characteristic nose,… Read More Early custom: 1953 Fiat 1100-103 TV Coupé by Allemano
The color is black and now opaque while the interior is red: a very nice combo color even if, unfortunately, not original. In fact, the seller says that, according to the certificate of origin, the original color is Lavender Gray, a color that does not contrast the red as much as black and yet it… Read More Faded black: 1953 jaguar XK120 O.T.S.
In the United States, out of 100 recreational vehicles sold, only 10% are motor caravans while the remaining 90% are caravans: probably because, unlike in Europe, there are many pickups to which the aforementioned trailers can be attached. In Europe, as we said, caravans are 70% of the market, a market where Germany is the… Read More Alternative camping: 1953 Ford Vanette
How much are you willing to pay for a chassis number if it belongs to one of the 300 Porsche 356 Cabriolets produced in ’53? We assume that everyone has a different answer. We are talking about the chassis because on this Porsche, in addition to it, the only original parts remain those relating to… Read More Almost bent: 1953 Porsche 356 Cabriolet
Not only classic cars but also “classic parts” are of our interest. Obviously, these must be very rare and highly requested parts. We also add that in this period there is a real shortage of interesting classic cars for sale. The part in question today is an entire Moretti 750 twin cam engine, including carburetors… Read More Two for two: 1953 Moretti 750 Twin Cam Engine
Summer is in its waning phase (like the whole year, too bad we didn’t even notice), and if you love Porsches and are looking for a project for next year, here is one. Among other things, this is a “noble” project: the object of the restoration is a 356 from 1953, even before the grilles… Read More Former Elfenbein: 1953 Porsche 356 Coupè
It is clear that this car is derived from a Porsche 356, what is not clear however concerns the rest of the car. Obviously it is not clear to us for various reasons: the first is certainly our ignorance on the matter; it is impossible for a human being, although enthusiast, to know the history… Read More Once was Carrera: 1953 Porsche-Abarth 356 by Borghi
Being a man of few words is often a good thing, however it is no longer a good thing when it comes to describe a car that deserves it. The car to describe, in this case, is a Panhard Dyna Junior, a car that has always fascinated us (and of which we have published… Read More To see: 1953 Panhard Dyna X87 Junior
This post, as well as all the others to follow, are dedicated to my nephew Quinn, born yesterday. And, to celebrate the event, today there will be three posts instead of one. “Live long and prosper”, as Leonard Nimoy used to say. “To Catch a Thief” is the title of the film in which Cary… Read More Welcome, Quinn: 1953 Sunbeam Alpine MKI
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