Ultra rare sight: 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1300 Giardinetta

A rarely seen example of Alfa Romeo’s unconventional approach to practicality: a 1980 Alfasud 1300 Giardinetta. The seller has provided minimal information, so any considerations here are based on what the model represents rather than specific details about this particular car. The Alfasud Giardinetta is one of the least common variants of the Alfasud range.… Read More Ultra rare sight: 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1300 Giardinetta

Blue under the skin: 1961 Lancia Appia Convertibile by Vignale

We don’t know what kind of experiment the person who repainted this Appia Convertibile many years ago had in mind, but one thing is certain: they would have done better to leave its original color, Azzurro Vincennes, a classic shade of the era, particularly favored by Lancia and Maserati. This yellow (or what’s left of… Read More Blue under the skin: 1961 Lancia Appia Convertibile by Vignale

Stripped but sound: 1967 Lotus Elan SE

This 1967 chassis—verified by a Lotus Certificate of Provenance—retains its original numbers-matching engine, which still turns over, and the coveted 3.55-geared rear end that transforms highway cruising into a spirited affair. Few of these Special Equipment models were produced, and an international registry counts fewer than fifty survivors worldwide, with under twenty retaining the distinctive… Read More Stripped but sound: 1967 Lotus Elan SE

Full size puzzle: 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider by Touring

Anyone looking to have some fun with this car is more than welcome—especially since, in this case, the fun could last a long time given the car’s condition. We’re also unsure whether it’s truly worth restoring or if it’s better used as a source of many rare and valuable spare parts, which are increasingly hard… Read More Full size puzzle: 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider by Touring