Rare and unique are the words that best define this 1949 Fiat 1500D Convertible, styled and bodied by the prestigious Stabilimenti Farina. This is not just any early postwar Fiat: it is the six-cylinder Fiat 1500, the refined evolution of the prewar 1500 “6C,” one of the most advanced Italian family cars of the late… Read More Maroon six / 2: 1949 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet by Farina
No, we didn’t mean to make this “Lancia Week,” but when we come across such extraordinary examples, we feel compelled to share them — to bear witness to a world that no longer exists. Especially when it comes to unique pieces like this one, built by Bertone on the chassis of a first-series 1939 Lancia… Read More The great couple: 1939 Lancia Aprilia cabriolet by Bertone
We’re not Lancia experts to the point of being able to state definitively whether this is a B50, B51, or B52, so we’ve made an assumption based on the year provided by the seller. The seller—well known to many of you—Joop Stolze, is currently liquidating his entire collection (though we’re quite sure he’ll be keeping… Read More Chalk white: 1953 Lancia Aurelia B52 Cabriolet
This Porsche 356 B 1600 S Cabriolet is presented as a well-preserved example, featuring a numbers-matching 1600cc engine producing 75 horsepower and a four-speed manual transmission, which the owner believes to be original, though the numbers have not been verified. According to the seller, the car was running when parked 25 years ago, making it… Read More Ivory survivor: 1962 Porsche 356B T6 S Cabriolet
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
If you’re a connoisseur of rare classic cars, then the Glas 1700 GT is sure to catch your eye. As one of the rarest German sports car icons, only 122 examples of this vehicle were built through a Bavarian-Italian collaboration. The convertible body, designed by Pietro Frua and manufactured in Italy, is plenty of Italian… Read More The open version: 1966 Glas 1700 GT Cabriolet by Frua
In the world of classic Fiat collectors, few vehicles hold the rarity and charm of the Fiat 1100 “Musone” built by Carrozzeria Monviso from 1947 to 1951. Crafted in extremely limited numbers, these cars have become authentic rarities. Carrozzeria Monviso, an Italian coachbuilder, operated in the post-war era and was known for its elegant and… Read More Red flower: 1951 Fiat 1100B “Stella Alpina” by Monviso
The Citroën DS21 Cabriolet was first introduced in 1965. This model was part of the broader DS series launched by Citroën in 1955, which continued to evolve with new models and features until the end of production in 1975. Styled by Italian sculptor and industrial designer Flaminio Bertoni in collaboration with André Lefèbvre, the DS… Read More Patchwork: 1965 Citroen DS21 Cabriolet
The Lancia Augusta represents an era where cars were not just modes of transportation but moving pieces of art. Designed in the 1930s, the Augusta would have boasted an advanced engineering layout for its time, possibly including a small yet efficient engine, and innovative features like independent suspension. The “Carrozzata Farina” signifies a body crafted… Read More Excellence: 1936 Lancia Augusta Cabriolet by Farina
The car in question is a Lancia Augusta cabriolet, known as the Belna, produced in France. This variant was specially crafted by Paul Nèe, a French coachbuilder renowned for his balanced designs and work on some Bugatti models. This particular Lancia Augusta Belna is a comprehensive restoration project. The vehicle has been stored since the… Read More Two tone project: 1934 Lancia Belna by Paul Nèe
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