This 1954 Nardi Crosley Frua 750 sits in that niche where post-war Turin craftsmanship meets “small-displacement” competition history. The key name is Enrico Nardi—engineer, tuner, and constructor with deep ties to Italian racing culture—and the coachwork is attributed to Pietro Frua, which means the shape is not just functional skin but a period design statement… Read More Yello barchetta: 1954 Nardi-Crosley 750 by Frua
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
And here is a rare 1100 TV built by Pininfarina, based on the Fiat 1100-103 that had been released — in this case — the previous year. A solid and reliable platform, upon which dozens of special versions were built by the coachbuilders of the era. This example is said to be preserved and in… Read More Green inside: 1954 Fiat 1100 TV Coupé by Pininfarina
This 1953 Stanguellini 1100 Berlinetta by Bertone represents a fascinating collaboration between two of Italy’s most respected automotive names—Bertone, renowned for its avant-garde designs, and Stanguellini, a master of Fiat-based performance engineering. Originally presented in 1950 and redesigned in 1953 by the visionary Franco Scaglione, this Berlinetta embodies the essence of mid-century Italian automotive design… Read More A special one: 1954 Stanguellini 1100/103 TV by Bertone
In 1954, Porsche produced a total of 959 units of the 356 Pre-A model. Among these, 815 were Reutter Coupes and 144 were Reutter Cabriolets, highlighting the Cabriolet’s relative rarity. This particular model is distinguished by its “bent” windshield, a design feature that was a hallmark of the era, and the beehive tail-lights, both of… Read More Green hope: 1954 Porsche 356 Cabriolet
The seller presents three LaDawri sports cars, including an unpainted Conquest model based on a 1954 Ford. The car features a running Y-block V8 engine and modified components for restoration and customization.… Read More Triplet: The LaDawri Collection
In the world of classic cars, few finds are as thrilling as uncovering a hidden gem that has been tucked away for years. Such is the case with the early 1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A Bent Window Coupe that has recently come to light after decades in obscurity. This particular model stands out not only for… Read More 47 years owned: 1954 Porsche 356 Coupé
The story of the “Proposal Car,” also known as S.O. 2151, is a captivating chapter in the history of the Chevrolet Corvette. Dating back to the early 1950s, this one-of-a-kind prototype played a pivotal role in shaping the iconic sports car’s design. Originally built as a show car for the 1955 model year, S.O. 2151… Read More S.O. 2151: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Prototype
This is a very rare car, yet we saw a similar one in person a few years ago and were fascinated by it. Firstly, the name: Cisitalia is a prestigious name in the world of classic cars, but this car is not part of those first models built entirely in the factory founded by Piero… Read More Little but special: 1954 Cisitalia 33DF Voloradente
When a special on a Fiat 1100 base appears on the market, we have to publish it, we can’t do without it. Even more so if it is one of the very few (don’t ask us how many, but here we are talking about two dozen at best) Cabriolets dressed by Allemano: this car in… Read More The white sibling: 1954 Fiat 1100-103 Convertibile by Allemano
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