The fourth one: 1958 Fiat 600 Lucciola by Francis Lombardi

Francis Lombardi was a renowned Italian coachbuilder who started modifying Fiat 600 models in the late 1950s, offering unique body styles not available directly from Fiat, including the Lucciola (Firefly) with four doors. These modifications were not merely aesthetic but also practical, enhancing the vehicle’s accessibility and functionality without compromising its iconic design and performance… Read More The fourth one: 1958 Fiat 600 Lucciola by Francis Lombardi

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Emoticon face: 1957 DKW Schnellaster F89L

The 1957 DKW Schellaster F89 L is a rare window van that showcases the innovative design and engineering of the post-war era. With a 3-cylinder, 2-stroke engine and a manual transmission, it reflects the unique characteristics of the DKW Schnellaster series, which was produced from the late 1940s to 1962. Although this particular van requires… Read More Emoticon face: 1957 DKW Schnellaster F89L

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Rare couple: 1967 Ford Mustang GT 390 and GTA 390 Fastback

When we see a project for a ’67 or ’68 Mustang GT390, we have to post it, let alone if it’s about two examples at once. In a remarkable find, two 1967 Mustang Fastbacks, the GT 390 and GTA 390, have surfaced for sale, offering a unique opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts. These models, known… Read More Rare couple: 1967 Ford Mustang GT 390 and GTA 390 Fastback

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Cheap and chic / 2: 1955 Fiat 600 Coupé by Viotti

We didn’t know that as early as ’54 Viotti was already building these small coupés based on the Fiat 600. In fact, we have verified that the first Fiat 600s were delivered in 1955, so we doubt that this car could date back to ’54, as the seller claims. This is the “Coupé” version, much… Read More Cheap and chic / 2: 1955 Fiat 600 Coupé by Viotti

February 9, 2024February 3, 2024 Classicvirus2 Comments

Ran when parked: Two 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6

If you buy a car to restore it, just do it without waiting for some uncertain event because, sad as it is, it’s an inescapable truth that we never know what the future holds. In this specific case, this pair of Austin-Healey 100-6 belonged to someone who had them in their garage with the intention… Read More Ran when parked: Two 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6

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Former racer: 1957 Lotus 11

There are cars that have made history not so much on the roads but on the tracks: the one featured here is a Lotus 11, one of the favorite cars among private drivers in the 1950s. The Eleven was designed by Colin Chapman and fitted with a sleek aluminum body designed by aerodynamicist Frank Costin.… Read More Former racer: 1957 Lotus 11

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Four colors: 1970 Porsche 911T Coupé

This car is blue, but despite the patina, it wasn’t born in this color: underneath, there are three more. The seller indeed states that the car was originally ivory in color, followed by repaints in red, then green, and finally the well-worn blue that you see in the photos in the listing, which we quite… Read More Four colors: 1970 Porsche 911T Coupé

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Paint it blue: 1956 Porsche 356A Cabriolet

It’s not easy in our days to find a 356A Cabriolet for restoration that isn’t a mass of rust and still has its original engine, yet here is one. Moreover, this car was born in Aquamarine Metallic, a rather rare color, although it’s evident that over the years, it has undergone several layers of paint,… Read More Paint it blue: 1956 Porsche 356A Cabriolet

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Plastic fantastic: 1951 VW-Porsche Devin

“The Porsche that wasn’t” could be defined as the Devin, based on a chassis derived from Porsche or Volkswagen. In this case, it is a car based on a shortened chassis taken from a 1951 Type 1. At that time, and we are talking about the years between the 50s and 60s, there was certainly… Read More Plastic fantastic: 1951 VW-Porsche Devin

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Time traveler: 1936 Peugeot 301 D Coupe

In 1932, just three years after the 1929 crisis, many sectors of the economy were on shaky ground, including (and especially) the automotive industry. Many industries in the Old Continent were forced to close, while others had to drastically reduce production. Against the tide, Peugeot chose to fight the crisis by continuing to invest in… Read More Time traveler: 1936 Peugeot 301 D Coupe

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