Among the countless variants of Volkswagen’s iconic Typ 2, few are as unusual—and today as coveted—as the Doka, the Doppelkabine double-cab pickup. Introduced in the late 1950s for Volkswagen’s own factory logistics, the Doka combined the practicality of a work truck with the ability to carry an entire crew in the front cabin. These were… Read More Multi-purpose: 1961 Volkswagen Combi T1 Doka
We don’t know what kind of experiment the person who repainted this Appia Convertibile many years ago had in mind, but one thing is certain: they would have done better to leave its original color, Azzurro Vincennes, a classic shade of the era, particularly favored by Lancia and Maserati. This yellow (or what’s left of… Read More Blue under the skin: 1961 Lancia Appia Convertibile by Vignale
Some cars are not for everyone due to their value, yet they deserve to be mentioned because they are rare testimonies of a bygone era that can, now, only be perceived through black and white photos in certain books or specialized magazines. This Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ for sale is a rare find, being one… Read More Racing DNA: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ
The Moretti 600 Sport Spider, based on the Fiat 600, is a classic Italian sports car known for its distinctive styling and limited production. The car featured unique coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti, a renowned car designer who worked extensively with Moretti to create stylish versions of Fiat models. This particular model was known for its… Read More Michelotti’s version: 1961 Moretti 600 Sport Spider
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
July 26, 2023 More than four years after this article was published, here is an update from the current owner. In reality it is basically an update at the end of the works as it seems that the titanic work is finished. It is impressive what can be done with the time, knowledge and budget,… Read More Halfway restoration: 1961 Abarth 1600 Spider by Allemano
If you were told twenty years ago that, one day, you could sell this van for the price it is asking now, you would probably be laughing. But times – and values – change. In fact, these Alfa Romeo vans have undergone a much greater price hike than other cars of the brand such as… Read More Four lights, twin cam: 1961 Alfa Romeo “Romeo 2 Autotutto”
It is not the first time that we have published a Porsche of this type which, on balance, is one of the rarest versions of the legendary 356. The fact that it is rare is easily understood: it is certainly not the most beautiful version of the 356, on the contrary, it remains a mystery… Read More Almost convertible: 1961 Porsche 356B T5 Notchback
Four years ago we published an article about a similar car, but unlike the first this one looks much more complete and “refined”. However, it is very rare to see for sale these kit cars produced in the 70s and, obviously, based on a Volkswagen Typ1 chassis (more commonly known as Beetle) which ensured maximum… Read More Old future: 1961 Sportsland Concept 1
These cars, universally known as “Buggies” had their golden age in the sixties and seventies and then fell into oblivion for about thirty years. The idea of building an open body in synthetic material to be connected to the Volkswagen Beetle chassis was by Bruce Meyers, an idea that has been successful as some sources… Read More Real deal: 1961 Meyers Manx
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