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Category Archives: Italian

News: a collector is auctioning off the oldest Vespa in the world
1940s / Italian / Piaggio

News: a collector is auctioning off the oldest Vespa in the world

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

The historically significant two-wheeler could fetch 300,000 euros. Continue reading →

News: Still no improvement in sight for Lancia, says FCA boss
2010s / Italian / Lancia / News

News: Still no improvement in sight for Lancia, says FCA boss

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

Sacrificing Lancia was necessary, according to Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne. Continue reading →

A look at Fiat’s sporty, Brazil-only Tempra Coupe
1990s / Brazilian / Fiat / Italian

A look at Fiat’s sporty, Brazil-only Tempra Coupe

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

In Brazil, the Tempra Coupe was Fiat’s range-topping model. Continue reading →

What has a composite body and is dwarfed by a modern Fiat 500?
1960s / Fiat / French / Italian / Matra

What has a composite body and is dwarfed by a modern Fiat 500?

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

The Matra Jet 6 makes the Fiat 500 look like a monster truck. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: European and Australian classics in Victoria
1970s / 1980s / Alfa Romeo / Australian / British / Chrysler / Italian / Jaguar / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: European and Australian classics in Victoria

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

Italian steel and Australian humidity don’t mix. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: junked European classics on the outskirts of Salt Lake City
1950s / 1960s / 1970s / American / Austin / British / Chevrolet / Fiat / French / Italian / Lancia / Renault / Rust in peace / Saab / Swedish / Volvo

Rust in peace: junked European classics on the outskirts of Salt Lake City

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

When I heard about a junkyard with a few “old little French cars,” I quickly drove over to investigate. Continue reading →

News: Lamborghini fully restores an early 350 GT
1960s / Italian / Lamborghini / News

News: Lamborghini fully restores an early 350 GT

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

The coupe is one of the first 15 cars built by the Raging Bull. Continue reading →

Events: the 4th annual Ventabren Retro Passion show
1950s / 1960s / 1970s / 1980s / 1990s / Alfa Romeo / British / Caterham / Citroen / Dino / Fiat / Ford / French / German / Italian / Japanese / Lancia / Lotus / Matra / Neckar / Peugeot / Porsche / Renault / Swedish / Toyota / Volvo

Events: the 4th annual Ventabren Retro Passion show

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

This small, regional show tends to offer an eclectic selection of cars. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT
1970s / Alfa Romeo / Italian / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Today, this Alfetta has probably been recycled into playground equipment. Continue reading →

In our garage: Fiat 500 Turbo
2010s / Fiat / In our garage / Italian / Personal car / Road test

In our garage: Fiat 500 Turbo

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Ian Rothwell • 1 Comment

Italian cars are noted for stirring up emotions. An exotic like a Ferrari or Lamborghini howling down a boulevard can cause passers by to pull out their iPhones like old west gunslingers to snap a photo. A classic Alfa Romeo spider or new 4C parked on the street can easily gather a little crowd too. … Continue reading →

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