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1957 Ferrari 375MM

1957 Ferrari 375MM

by Daniel Rapley | Apr 5, 2019 | All, Auction, Barn Find, Before and After, Ferrari, Italian | 0 comments

In the early 1970’s Ian Gunn wanted a Grand Prix Bugatti. Ian’s wife, Freda, said to him that “perhaps, by next Christmas, there’ll be a blue car parked in the Garage”. Blue is the standard color for French racing cars, Bugatti in particular. How could you not love a...
1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet

1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet

by Daniel Rapley | Mar 30, 2019 | All, Before and After, Fiat, Italian | 0 comments

Maria and I flew to Sacramento to see, what was rumored to be, a Fiat 8V Vignale convertible. The Fiat 8V is an 8-cylinder Fiat. Rare, coach built and very desirable. I had carefully studied the 8V book, paying particular attention to the handful of Vignale bodied...
Alfa Romeo Villa d’Este

Alfa Romeo Villa d’Este

by Daniel Rapley | Mar 23, 2019 | Alfa Romeo, All, Before and After, Italian | 2 comments

The Alfa Romeo Villa d’Este, named after a beautiful hotel on the shores of Lake Como, is known as having some of the most beautiful lines of any post war Alfa. With only 33 produced, you’d be quite lucky to catch those lines in person. Alfa Romeo Chassis No. 915914...
Austin Healey Sebring Sprite returns home

Austin Healey Sebring Sprite returns home

by Daniel Rapley | Mar 23, 2019 | All, Austin Healey, Before and After, British | 1 comment

It’s always nice to return home after a long trip. There’s something comforting and familiar about it. I’m not sold on the notion that cars have feelings, but if they did this Sebring Sprite would be feeling a sense of joy returning to Sebring after a 55 year vacation...
Lancia Aurelia Spyder America: An old friend comes to life again

Lancia Aurelia Spyder America: An old friend comes to life again

by newcar | Mar 2, 2019 | All, Before and After, Italian, Lancia | 0 comments

 Lancia got everything right with the Aurelia Spyder America. A 2 litre V6 engine with transaxle. Smooth with superb handling. In general the mechanics Lancia typically got right, their styling is often up for debate. This time the styling was perfect. A spyder...
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