It’s the end of an era. We don’t know if this will mark the beginning of a new one, but the closing of Joop Stolze’s business—“The Mad Hatter”—the Dutchman well known across Europe for his decades-long activity, has come as a shock to many, starting with us. His is a name that every classic car… Read More The ultimate auction: The Joop Stolze collection
Franco Sbarro, renowned for his unconventional automotive designs in the 1980s, unveiled the unique Super Eight in 1984, featuring a Ferrari V8 engine. This fully operational vehicle is now for sale in Paris for €250,000.… Read More The One and Only: 1984 Sbarro Super Eight
A gem from Ferrari’s illustrious history has reemerged after five decades hidden away—the 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS. This matching-numbers car, originally purchased as a honeymoon gift in 1969 from Milan, Italy, has resurfaced with its Italian black plate still intact. With only 99 examples ever built, this 330 GTS is among the rarest Ferraris in… Read More From darkness / 4: 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS
We never expected to find a project of this type in the middle of the Appalachian Mountains, yet some enthusiasts have tried it in the middle of the forest. Not only passionate, but also skilled: it is clear that this home-made project has been carried out by someone who knows how to handle a hammer,… Read More Rough diamond: 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO replica project
A classic car that disappears from sight for many years is not great news, but it becomes so when the car is a Ferrari, especially a convertible like this one. It is in fact a 250 GT Cabriolet by Pininfarina, a second series, sold new to the first Italian owner residing near Milan, and purchased… Read More Lost and found: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet by Pininfarina
To those unfamiliar with cars it seems that making a spider version is easy: just saw off the roof and add a soft top but we know that this is not the case at all. The lack of the roof compromises the torsional rigidity of the chassis so, by eliminating the roof, it is necessary… Read More The open one: 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi
Before any comment, let’s see this car in summary: Chassis: Ferrari 400i tube frame, shortened, stiffenedChassis number: F101CL23457Bodywork: All-alloy hand made 250 GTO, 4-in wider archesEngine: 2002 5748cc Ferrari 575 Maranello V12Power: 601bhp @ 7000rpmTorque: 451lb ft @ 7000rpmTop Speed: 205mphTransmission: 6-speed manual Ferrari 575M transaxleSuspension: Solid bush Ferrari 365 GT4 with splined hubsColor: Yellow… Read More 2 SXY: 1969 Ferrari 400I Speciale “GTO”
The name Testarossa (redhead) is legendary in the world of classic European car enthusiasts, yet the origin of that feature – the red embossed paint on the heads – is far less epic than it seems. Indeed, Sergio Scaglietti, in an interview that dates back to about fifteen years ago, said that a few days… Read More V12 clone: 1959 Ferrari 250 TR replica #4761
When we talk about being “different” we certainly are not referring to this Ferrari 250 GT which is a rare car in itself and therefore different from the others in itself. Rather, we are referring to a detail that may escape at first glance. But let’s take a step back for a brief description of… Read More Being different: 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Pininfarina
Whether the 288 GTO is currently worth twice as much as an F40, despite being less powerful, does not only depend on the number of units produced: the 288 is simply a beautiful car. I still remember when I was a kid and a friend of mine from school showed me the preview photo of… Read More Attack of the Clones: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Replica
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