Felice Mario Boano, one of the most famous Italian coachbuilders of his time, was the first – while working at Ghia – to propose the ‘Spiaggina’ version based on Fiat utility vehicles. These special versions, without a roof and hood, were intended to be used as tenders for the wealthiest individuals of the time who… Read More Endless summer: 1963 Fiat 500 Elegance by Savio
Every classic car would have many stories to tell, more or less interesting. However, the vast majority of these tales get lost over time because cars cannot speak. Nevertheless, from time to time, a few stories manage to withstand the test of time. Perhaps it’s not a spy thriller, but it’s still fascinating because it… Read More Let’s play Bridge: 1963 Moretti 1500 S Coupe
History comes at a price, especially when associated with beautiful and rare cars like this Abarth 1000 Bialbero. No introduction is needed for this model, which, along with its factory siblings bearing the scorpion logo (Karl Abarth’s zodiac sign, to be precise), played a leading role in road racing during the 1960s and 1970s, securing… Read More Original to the bone: 1963 Abarth 1000 Bialbero
It’s no secret that we have a soft spot for minivans (along with a soft spot for any other classic cars, let’s be honest), and this French specimen is in really good condition. This is a member of the Estafette line, born in 1959 and the ancestor of a lineage of light commercial vehicles whose… Read More Black and light: 1963 Renault Estafette 800
We were talking, a few posts ago, about the search for originality in collecting, and here we have a Cabriolet popping up in a non-exceptional condition, but certainly original. Speaking of the condition, we notice that the car doesn’t appear to have been restored in appearance. In fact, it seems completely original in every part,… Read More Old slate: 1963 Porsche 356B T6 S Cabriolet
Originality is what all collectors desire, but few actually find. Most vintage cars from 40, 50, 60, or more years ago are either restored or rusted, and the latter kind of originality is not very intriguing. A market especially attentive to originality is that of Porsche enthusiasts, who focus on the smallest details. Not surprisingly,… Read More Nancy: 1963 Porsche 356C Coupé
A little over 20 years ago I remember stumbling upon a ’63 Corvette for sale, in good condition, in Silver Blue. The asking price was $25,000. Although attracted by the car, I thought that the price was too high and gave it up: it is clear that if I had chosen the profession of fortune… Read More Split window: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
The idea of the Apollo was born from the desire of Milt Brown, a young Californian engineer, to create an American response to the European GTs such as the Ferrari berlinettas and the Aston Martin. In his search for a coachbuilder, in 1960 he met Frank Reisner, a Hungarian transplanted to America who had founded… Read More Fallen God: 1963 Apollo 5000 GT
This car may not have any particular historical value, but it certainly makes for an interesting conversation piece, at least according to what the seller says. The owner bought it in 1974 but unfortunately cannot share the story as he is deceased, his wife only knows that the car was last started ten years ago… Read More Unsolved mystery: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Whenever we come across a Panhard we always have some problem with the name: CD, DB, Dyna even concatenated in different order, but we are never sure of the model. The reason also lies in the fact that there are not many conscienti of this brand (and we are certainly not among them). The seller… Read More Blue drop: 1963 Panhard CD GT
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