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Patina monster/12: 1959 Lancia Flaminia Coupé by Pininfarina

This Lancia Flaminia Coupé Pininfarina presents itself as an example that, while requiring restoration work, shows characteristics that are increasingly difficult to find today: overall originality, completeness, and a solid structural base. From the images provided, the car appears largely intact, without evidence of invasive restorations or improper modifications, and displays a clear and consistent… Read More Patina monster/12: 1959 Lancia Flaminia Coupé by Pininfarina

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Oxide red: 1968 Fiat Dino 2000 Coupé by Bertone

A handsome survivor in rosso ossido (oxide red), this Fiat Dino 2000 Coupé pairs one-owner provenance with the right kind of mechanical pedigree: the alloy, DOHC Dino V6 conceived for Ferrari and mass-built by Fiat so the engine could be homologated for late-’60s Formula 2. The coupé’s crisp fastback lines came from Bertone—first sketched under… Read More Oxide red: 1968 Fiat Dino 2000 Coupé by Bertone

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60 years ownership: 1963 Porsche 356C Coupé

The example presented here is a 1963 Porsche 356C Coupé, a car that combines historical charm, authenticity, and an exceptionally linear ownership history — qualities that have become increasingly rare in a collectors’ market crowded with heavily restored and poorly documented vehicles. According to the seller, the car was purchased in 1965 at Auto Sebastian… Read More 60 years ownership: 1963 Porsche 356C Coupé

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Orange one-off: 1973 Fiat 132 Aster Coupé Prototype #02 by Zagato

After covering last week the story of the first Fiat Zagato 132 Aster Coupé from 1972, we return to one of the most fascinating and overlooked chapters of Italian automotive design with its evolution, unveiled at the 1973 Geneva Motor Show. Once again based on the Fiat 132 platform, the project was born from the… Read More Orange one-off: 1973 Fiat 132 Aster Coupé Prototype #02 by Zagato

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Twin cam coupé: 1964 Fiat 1600S Coupé by Pininfarina

This car was built in an era when Fiat truly knew how to make cars. The Fiat 1600S “OSCA” stands as the refined outcome of a remarkable collaboration between three giants of Italian motoring: Fiat, OSCA (Officine Specializzate Costruzioni Automobili, founded by the Maserati brothers), and Pininfarina. The result was a car that beautifully combined… Read More Twin cam coupé: 1964 Fiat 1600S Coupé by Pininfarina

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Gracefully styled: 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint Coupé by Pininfarina

Among the icons of postwar Italian motoring, the Alfa Romeo 1900 stands out as a landmark model: the first Alfa built in series with a monocoque body, introduced in 1950 and soon offered in sportier and more elegant versions. The “C” designation of the 1900C Sprint Coupé can be interpreted in two ways: “Corto,” referring… Read More Gracefully styled: 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint Coupé by Pininfarina

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Low light, low conditions: 1958 Karmann-Ghia Coupé

Among classic Volkswagens, the Karmann Ghia has always held a special place thanks to its timeless Italian design by Ghia and the craftsmanship of Karmann. But within the long production run, the so-called “Lowlight” models, built between 1955 and 1959, stand out as the most elegant and desirable. Characterized by their lower front headlights and… Read More Low light, low conditions: 1958 Karmann-Ghia Coupé

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