One of the least-known Lamborghini models, the Islero GT is generally agreed to be the company’s hidden gem. Only 226 were built—including 100 of the powerful “S” editions—and the model was named after the legendary bull that killed Ma...
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The styling of the Daytona, while certainly attractive, has not achieved the timeless elegance of the GhibliA strong contender for the “Most Handsome Car of the 1960s” title, Maserati’s Ghibli debuted at the Turin Motor Show in November of...
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Decried by some as vulgar when new—the British press notably nicknamed the coachwork “Phony and Flashy”—time has been kind to Figoni’s work.While all Teardrops were quite unique, chassis 90034 may well be the most unique of all. It is ...
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In today’s vintage racing, with the mechanical upgrades available, the SS can be a more formidable mount than was the case in period This left-hand drive Giulia Sprint Speciale was built in 1964 and raced in period. It was subsequently res...
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Established by Piero Dusio in 1939, Consorzio Industriale Sportiva Italia manufactured and sold a variety of sporting goods. After World War II, Dusio built a number of Fiat-powered racing cars using the extended acronym Cisitalia, and branched ...
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This fine car offers good lessons on how to determine value, and, in this case, no proof of the car's race history resulted in a lower auction priceThis rare Nardi converted and meticulously restored Lancia Aurelia B20GT Series IV was imported i...
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"Pixie dust," fine style, and supreme artisanship could not push the price to even the lowest pre-sale estimate on this replicaThe Berlinetta Aerodinamica was the ultimate evolution of Carrozzeria Touring's technical and aesthetic achievements p...
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Unquestionable Bugatti Type 35s fetch three times the money; les morceaux de 35C was something of a bargainAlmost 80 years after its introduction, the Bugatti Type 35 remains one of the most iconic and historically significant cars to have ever ...
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Most C25 owners probably didn't care about what was underhood so long as it moved the chassis and the fancy bodywork they'd purchased at a good clipWith a price of 88,000 francs when new, the purchase of an Aérodyne truly represented a small fo...
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It assumes a degree of historic gravitas, relevance, and romance that makes a "silicone-enhanced" Best in Show winner at Pebble historically weightlessThis car has become one of the most celebrated of all Bugattis, having lain submerged beneath ...
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As one of eight made and with five thought to survive, this is not a car which can be used with abandon, as parts would have to be fabricatedATS, or Automobili Turismo e Sport SpA, was an Italian carmaker and racing team that operated briefly be...
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6C 1750s have always been at or near the top of collectors' lists, and here heritage, provenance, and condition trumped conventional wisdomAlfa Romeo introduced the 1,752-cc, 6-cylinder cars designed by Jano in 1929. Adept on both road and racin...
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The 1900 had a very successful competition record in period and is eligible for practically every event around the world, including the Mille MigliaAlfa Romeo's first all-new offering of the post-war period arrived in 1950. Designed by Dr. Orazi...
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You could take your 50 closest friends (including standees) out for a rolling aperitif, to a showing of "Inspector Maigret" films, or to work, in the HOV laneFounded by Louis Renault and his brothers Marcel and Fernand in 1898, Renault engineeri...
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One simply can't assign a value to this car using "matching numbers" criteria. The body is a one-off, and many special details are uniqueWith so many spectacular Bugattis, it takes a special car to stand out. It's safe to say that this one-of-a-...
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