It is very rare to encounter cars of this level of rarity in such condition; fortunately, this is one of those occasions. The Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate records that the chassis of this car was manufactured on 25 January 1955 as a left-hand drive unit, delivered without bodywork. The incomplete chassis was shipped to Delecroix,… Read More Rare encounter: 1955 Jaguar XK140 Coupé by Ghia
This 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster offers a blend of originality and mechanical upgrades. Stored from the 1960s to 2021 in a San Francisco basement and preserved with Gibbs Oil, it was acquired by the current owner in 2024. Although the original engine and gearbox are no longer present, the car retains matching-number body panels. Originally… Read More From the basement: 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster
This 1955 Swallow Doretti 2-Litre represents an opportunity to restore a rare and historically significant vehicle. Underneath its current state, the car retains traces of its original green color, a shade that once highlighted the elegance and style of this short-lived automotive icon. The Swallow Doretti was produced by the Swallow Coachbuilding Company, an offshoot… Read More Green aluminium: 1955 Swallow Doretti
This rare 1955 Mercedes Benz 170 S-D Diesel pickup, stored since 1989, is for sale at $70,000. It includes spare parts, a manual, and restoration resources for collectors.… Read More Working class: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 170 SD Pickup
We were not familiar with this berlinetta, which closely resembles the FIAT 8V models built by Zagato, and perhaps the reason is that it is likely a one-of-a-kind example. Besides its rarity, this car also seems to have been a winner: the seller claims that it placed first in its class at the Sebring and… Read More Glorious past: 1955 Bandini GTV by Zagato
Everything is possible in life, but it is highly unlikely that someone wouldn’t appreciate the sleek and elegant lines of an Aurelia B24S, especially if we’re talking about a first-series example like this one. An example (chassis B24S-1040) that, by the way, is said to be preserved, so we assume that the seller means it… Read More White car, black plate: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider
We have seen and published other T10s in the past, but never as cool and unique as this specimen. Alfa Romeo, a brand synonymous with sporting excellence, also ventured into the commercial vehicle market with the ‘Autotutto’ (‘all purpose’) Romeo. Launched in 1954 at the Turin Motor Show, this versatile van came in various body… Read More Camping cool: 1955 Alfa Romeo T10 Autotutto Camper
Introduced as the first in a series of three—the “Romeo”, “Romeo 2”, and “Romeo 3″—the original “Romeo” van was produced between 1954 and 1956, making it a rare gem in today’s collector market. This particular van, was commissioned by the Ceruti household appliance company from Toscolano Maderno, Italy. Configured to meet the specific needs of… Read More Timeless worker: 1955 Alfa Romeo Autotutto by Orlandi
We didn’t know that as early as ’54 Viotti was already building these small coupés based on the Fiat 600. In fact, we have verified that the first Fiat 600s were delivered in 1955, so we doubt that this car could date back to ’54, as the seller claims. This is the “Coupé” version, much… Read More Cheap and chic / 2: 1955 Fiat 600 Coupé by Viotti
If we come across one for sale, we can’t help but post it, almost as if it were a moral duty. In reality, the reason is simple, or rather, there are two reasons: the first is that we are fascinated by the small Italian cars built by master coachbuilders of the last century, the second… Read More Another one: 1955 Fiat 600 Coupé by Monterosa
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