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

December 17, 2025December 13, 2025 Classicvirus1 Comment

Patina Monster/11: 1960 DKW 1000 Coupé by Fissore

In recent years, many have abused the term “patina,” using it to describe what are essentially wrecks. In this case, however, the term seems entirely appropriate. We’re looking at an exceptional condition for an equally rare car: a DKW 1000 Coupé built by Fissore, the renowned coachbuilder from Piedmont, commissioned by the German manufacturer. It’s… Read More Patina Monster/11: 1960 DKW 1000 Coupé by Fissore

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 Classicvirus1 Comment

Black underwear: 1956 Porsche 356A Coupé

It is a car that was born black with a red interior, but has the history of previous owners, and one of them liked yellow. However, this 356 has no less charm, indeed, it wears a beautiful patina that should not be erased just to make it one of the many restored and shiny 365As.… Read More Black underwear: 1956 Porsche 356A Coupé

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Patina monster/8: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

And here is the eighth episode of the Patina Monster series: this time it is a 190 SL, black and red. This car is in a condition that all classic car enthusiasts want: dry bodywork with no apparent trace of rust (and if there is, it is certainly surface oxidation that has not affected the… Read More Patina monster/8: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

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Little sister: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

This is the small sister of the 300SL: the 190SL was in fact built in the image and likeness of its older sister but with a price tag that can still be reached by few, but certainly more than those who could afford a 300SL, both coupe and spider. And we must also say that… Read More Little sister: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

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Patina monster/7: 1960 Alfa Romeo “Romeo 2°” Cassonato

We could not fail to publish this wonderful Alfa Romeo pickup truck based on the “Romeo 2 °” model as it is the first time we see one. In fact, we thought that these pickups were only a prerogative of the A12 model while the Romeo 2 ° was built only in the “closed” version:… Read More Patina monster/7: 1960 Alfa Romeo “Romeo 2°” Cassonato

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Patina monster/6: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

A classic car that runs in a single family is generally a good thing to be heard by collectors and enthusiasts, let alone if the car in question is an iconic 300 SL. It is a substantially original car and matching numbers (with the exception of the transmission which belongs to a later model from… Read More Patina monster/6: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

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Dark matter: 1955 Jaguar XK 140 DHC

All fans of classic cars like patina: if it develops on a black surface, it is even more fascinating. The surface we are talking about belongs to a Jaguar XK 140 model DHC: it is the more “civilized” spider version, less extreme than the OTS (the one with “low” doors, so to speak) but always… Read More Dark matter: 1955 Jaguar XK 140 DHC

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Natural born streamliner: 1949 Hudson Super Six 2 Door Brougham

In the world of classic cars, there are few more fascinating things than a car that has rested in a barn for many decades. This is certainly not a Mercedes Gullwing or a Porsche 356, however it is an iconic car, sister of the one represented by Doc Hudson in the film Cars, which many… Read More Natural born streamliner: 1949 Hudson Super Six 2 Door Brougham

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Surgeon’s car: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

Becoming a surgeon is not at all simple, however, today as well as yesterday, it can bring many satisfactions, both professional and economic. In this particular case, the financial satisfactions have turned, for the first owner of this car (a surgeon, of course), into a Mercedes 300 SL Roadster which, by the way, was not… Read More Surgeon’s car: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

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