This 1959 Fiat 600 Berlinetta Rendez-Vous by Vignale is a rare and highly desirable piece of Italian automotive history. Designed by the renowned Giovanni Michelotti, this elegant coupe made its debut at the 1955 Concorso d’Eleganza in Campione d’Italia, where it won the prestigious 1st Prize Overall. The example offered here, chassis number 507031, was… Read More Minified style: 1959 FIAT 600 Rendez-Vous by Vignale
And here’s another “Vittoria,” the same name for a car that is neither a Lancia nor built by Bertone: this one is based on a Fiat 1100B and constructed by Balbo, one of the historic coachbuilders from Turin and arguably one of the “top five,” if such a ranking existed. Unlike the car featured on… Read More Pillarless rarity: 1950 Fiat 1100 Vittoria by Balbo
The 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Coupe with custom coachwork by Baur offers a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship of two distinct eras. Originally delivered as a sedan in late 1938, this vehicle began its life in Dortmund, Germany, equipped with a six-cylinder chassis and embodying pre-war engineering excellence. However, its story takes an intriguing turn in… Read More Never seen before: 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Coupe by Baur
We do not know who built this example of a Barchetta, but we can speculate that whoever did so aimed to participate in the “Sport” class road competitions. In this class, many individuals—often in a highly artisanal manner—engaged in creating small, lightweight cars, frequently based on Fiat 500B and C chassis with bodies crafted by… Read More Twin cam mystery: 1939 Barchetta
This Fiat 1500 Coupé by Allemano is a rare and beautifully restored masterpiece. According to the seller, this car, designed by the legendary Giovanni Michelotti, exudes elegance with its blu bosforo paintwork and refined craftsmanship, echoing the sophistication of the Maserati 5000. The seller explains that the car was purchased in Italy in 2014 in… Read More Four eyes: 1963 Fiat 1500 Coupé by Allemano
A unique FIAT 1100B, crafted by stylist Giacinto Ghia, reflects the personal taste of its wealthy owner. Preserved largely in original condition, it features a charming cream and green color scheme, showcasing its distinctive details.… Read More Pillarless: 1947 Fiat 1100B Coupé by Ghia
The Auto Union 1000 MilleSpecial, produced in Argentina from 1960 to 1970, features unique design elements and remains in original condition. It’s a valued collector’s item currently for sale in Torino, Italy, for €39,000.… Read More Special two-stroke: 1960 DKW 1000 “MilleSpecial” by Fissore
If this design looks familiar to you, we have the explanation: this car is the smaller version of the ‘Supergioiello’ based on Alfa Romeo, which we have previously featured. Both were designed by the genius Michelotti for the Ghia coachbuilder, which produced a significant number (relatively speaking, of course—we are talking about 10-15 units at… Read More The little sister: 1950 Fiat 1100B Gioiello by Ghia
Indeed, 1500 cc might not seem like a large engine displacement, but considering that the common Italian car at the time had an engine of 875 cc, this was a car with a six-cylinder engine and almost double the displacement: not as expensive as an Alfa Romeo, but certainly not a car for everyone. Moreover,… Read More Big engine: 1950 Fiat 1500E “Vittoria” by Balbo
This Lancia Aurelia B53 has a special coupé body built on commission by Alemanno, a historic Turin company that many of you have likely heard of at least once. It is practically impossible to know for certain how many similar cars were built, and when we say “similar,” we do not mean “identical” because, in… Read More Two tone special: 1952 Lancia Aurelia B53 Coupé By Allemano
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