We don’t see many 50-year-old cars on Barn Finds that have had the same owner for 49 years. The seller was sixteen when he bought this 1975 Fiat X1/9 back in our Bicentennial year of 1976. It’s been treated… more»
Italian Classic Cars
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No Illusion! Narrowed 1993 Fiat Panda Custom
Lack of parking got you down? Single? This small wonder might fit right up your alley. In fact the radically narrowed 1993 Fiat Panda fits the tightest of European alleys. Italian custom builder Andrea Marazzi took a year to… more»
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Restored Gem: 1967 Fiat 850 Coupe
This restored 1967 Fiat 850 coupe will fire the heart of any Etceterini fan. Ok, if you’re hard core, you’ll laugh at me, because you’ll own a Bandini or a Moretti, but give us a break over here in… more»
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Busso Project: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6
1980s-era Alfa Romeos often get lumped into the single category of being drop-top Spider models. However, if you do this, you’re missing out on two of the great bargains of the sports sedan and hot hatch category, which includes… more»
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Does Everything Well: 1973 Alfa-Romeo 2000 GTV
If I had to choose one vintage car that could do it all – take me to track day, behave itself on a tour, accommodate me comfortably, and collect admiring looks along the way – I’d choose an Alfa… more»
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Italian American: Ford Escort “Monte Carlo” by Frua
This one-off Frua-bodied Escort is an historical mystery. No definitive answer exists to the question: why did Pietro Frua restyle an early Escort? Did Ford commission it, or was a private party responsible for the car? We can only… more»
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44K Mile Survivor: 1985 Maserati Quattroporte III
Incredibly exotic and luxurious at one time, the third-generation Maserati Quattroporte (III) is now an interesting and affordable-to-buy used car. It’s still exotic and still luxurious, but maybe more scary than anything for most buyers due to old technology… more»
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18K Original Miles? 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider hasn’t become Miata-like in terms of universal appeal, which is odd because it offers many of the same qualities in an Italian wrapper. Cheap to buy; affordable used parts; and a robust enthusiast community. However,… more»
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Seventy-Nine Miles a Year: 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition
At some point, low mileage is not a favor to a car, particularly if it’s a high-strung thoroughbred like this 1989 Lamborghini Countach. Seals, fluids, grease, electrical components, virtually all moving parts behave better when a car warms up… more»
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Only Going Up: 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT
When the Lamborghini Diablo was introduced, it had some major shoes to fill. The Countach was *the* poster car of the 1980s, and when the Diablo came onto the scene, it was a quantum leap past what its predecessor… more»
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Foglia Green Donation: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider
It’s time to play my favorite game of what got donated this week in California. This time, it’s a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, which is perhaps the only version of a classic Alfa model that you will see unceremoniously… more»
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Nimble Wedge: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
The Ferrari 308 GT4 is the successor to one of the most beautiful cars ever produced – the Dino 246 GT. The sinuous grace of the 246 has helped its value scale astonishing heights, exceeding $600k for outstanding examples…. more»
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33k Original Miles: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
While Tom Selleck starred as the titular character in the 1980s TV series, Magnum P.I., many people believe that the true star of the show was the Ferrari 308 GTS that served as his daily driver throughout the show’s… more»
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No Reserve: 1990 Chrysler TC by Maserati
Automotive history demonstrates that while some collaborative efforts are successful, others fail to meet expectations. The Chrysler TC by Maserati is a perfect example of the latter, failing to sell in the expected numbers and costing Chrysler a pretty… more»
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GT5 Conversion: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
In its original form, the De Tomaso Pantera was an elegant Italian exotic featuring good old American muscle occupying its engine bay. However, the GT5 version brought body modifications that transformed the car into an aggressive-looking machine. This 1974… more»
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Rare Italian Off-Roader: 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 M “Matta”
When most people think of Alfa Romeo, it brings to mind an Italian marque with a reputation for producing sweet little cars with a sporting focus. However, there was a time when the company turned its hand to developing… more»
