Technically speaking, this gold car is a 1981 “Volvo Coupe,” but it only had that rather anonymous badging for its final outing in 1981. It’s better known as the Volvo 262C and undoubtedly one of…
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BMW 1600 GT: Glas Tiger
It lasted for just 12 months, and in that time, only 1,255 found homes, but you can’t say BMW didn’t give it a chance. The BMW 1600 GT was, arguably, born on November 10, 1966…
Alfa Romeo Junior Z: The Far Out Future
Zagato-bodied Alfas in the 1960s were built for speed. Although Carrozzeria Zagato was generally known for outrageous styling, much of it was modeled on function – Alfa’s TZ and SZ Giulias were beautiful, but they…
Moretti 850 Sportiva: Dino in Miniature
Moretti as a manufacturer came to an end thirty years ago this month, after 64 years of producing motorcycles, sports cars, and what it was best known for by 1989 – Fiat based specials. The…
The First Italian Supercar: the F.I.A.T. 60HP
It would be unusual for Fiat to take aim at Mercedes with a supercar today, but 1905 was a very different time. The mighty Fiat 60HP was aimed directly at Daimler and was one of…
Barker Boattail: 1931 Bentley 8 Litre
This imposing Barker-bodied Bentley 8 Litre was one of the highlights of yesterday’s kickoff of the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic – a drive from Washington down to the famed Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which is…
Born on the Neckar: NSU-Fiat 500 Weinsberg
NSU-Fiats were German versions of regular Fiats, but occasionally they produced something truly unique. The 500 Weinsberg was cooked up at Heilbronn as a luxurious and bespoke Nuova 500.
Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider: Twilight of the Big Alfas
It’s an Alfa and it’s a Spider, but possibly not the one you’re used to seeing. The 1962-65 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider was Alfa’s senior droptop in the 1960s, part of the flagship 106-series 2600…