Family quarrels: 1963 Lancia Flaminia 3C Sport by Zagato

This 1963 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato 3C coupe is a rare find. One of only 599 Zagato-bodied Flaminias ever built, this numbers-matching car features a stunning gray exterior and a beautifully preserved original cream leather interior.Originally purchased in Milan, the car carries a storied past, including a 40-year tenure with renowned Lancia aficionado Howard Pfitzman… Read More Family quarrels: 1963 Lancia Flaminia 3C Sport by Zagato

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Blue aluminium: 1967 Lancia Fulvia Sport by Zagato

This Fulvia Sport built by Zagato is part of a batch of cars constructed entirely in aluminum in 1967. Subsequently, due to the construction costs, Zagato began building them in steel. The alloy used was called “Peralluman” (the same used for the body of the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, although the latter was made by… Read More Blue aluminium: 1967 Lancia Fulvia Sport by Zagato

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Michelotti’s version: 1961 Moretti 600 Sport Spider

The Moretti 600 Sport Spider, based on the Fiat 600, is a classic Italian sports car known for its distinctive styling and limited production. The car featured unique coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti, a renowned car designer who worked extensively with Moretti to create stylish versions of Fiat models. This particular model was known for its… Read More Michelotti’s version: 1961 Moretti 600 Sport Spider

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Green Barchetta: 1950 Fiat 750 Sport by Casarotto

The Fiat Sport 750 “Casarotto” is a captivating blend of Italian craftsmanship and racing heritage. Crafted in 1950 by the Venetian artisan Luca Casarotto, this unique vehicle stands out with its aluminum body constructed on a tubular frame derived from the Fiat 500 C chassis. The craftsmanship reflects the rich Italian tradition, with Casarotto, a… Read More Green Barchetta: 1950 Fiat 750 Sport by Casarotto

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French grey: 1950 Simca 8 Sport Coupé

The Simca 8 Sport Coupe’s design roots can be traced back to the illustrious Italian design house Pininfarina, marking a significant chapter in automotive history. This particular model mirrors the luxury and style seen in high-end sports cars of its time, reminiscent of contemporaries such as Cisitalia and Ferrari. Its production was a result of… Read More French grey: 1950 Simca 8 Sport Coupé

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Four editions: 1936/1947 Fiat 500B Sport by Bertone

It often happens to come across special cars built as unique specimens by a well-known coachbuilder, but how often does one of these cars belong to the coachbuilder himself? This is one such occasion. Indeed, this is the personal car of Giuseppe “Nuccio” Bertone, built in 1947 on the basis of a 1936 Fiat 500B.… Read More Four editions: 1936/1947 Fiat 500B Sport by Bertone

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Guaranteed fun: 1973 Fiat 124 Sport Spider 1600

It was a bit like the Cinderella of Italian spiders, but it didn’t deserve it. This car had everything for the time: spider bodywork, a double overhead camshaft engine designed by Lampredi, a five-speed gearbox, disc brakes, a line basically identical to that of the Ferrari 275 GTS and, last but no less important, built… Read More Guaranteed fun: 1973 Fiat 124 Sport Spider 1600

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Little fins: 1960 BMW 700 Sport Coupé

Take a 1960 American coupe, make it 1:2 scale and you get a BMW 700 Coupé like this one. Statistics say that just over 9,000 examples of this model were built by the Bavarian factory, but obviously there were much fewer in the USA: after all, the American who bought this car did it to… Read More Little fins: 1960 BMW 700 Sport Coupé

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Brand new: 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlina

All Alfa Romeos built in the period just before or just after the Second World War are worthy of particular interest, but this one is a little more. The reason is simple: the seller claims that this car has only driven 6,000 kilometers (just under 4,000 miles) from new, which would be extraordinary. Indeed, at… Read More Brand new: 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlina

January 9, 2023January 7, 2023 Classicvirus3 Comments

Endoskeleton: 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500S

It is not the first time that this seller has offered Alfa Romeo of the immediate pre or post war period, and it amazes us how he manages to find them. But, curiosity aside, we are always pleased to see these cars emerge from a decades-long oblivion, even if in a miserable state like this… Read More Endoskeleton: 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500S

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