1967 Porsche 912

by Daniel Rapley | Mar 30, 2019 | All, German, Porsche, Wrecked

The Porsche 912 was produced from 1965 to 1969 as an entry level version of the Porsche 911. It could be ordered as a coupe or a targa, and all came with a 1.6 liter four cylinder which was a mild evolution of the earlier 356 motor. These cars made only 100...

Nose job needed: 2002 Ferrari 575 Maranello

by Daniel Rapley | Mar 30, 2019 | All, Ferrari, Italian, Wrecked

The Ferrari 575 Maranello is a classic front engined, rear wheel drive layout with a 5.7 liter V12 up front. This particular car is equipped with an automatic “F1” gearbox, only 246 came configured with a manual transmission. These are wonderful two seater...

2 Lamborghini Espadas for the price of 1!

by Daniel Rapley | Mar 30, 2019 | All, Craigslist, Italian, Lamborghini, Project

The Lamborghini Espada is an unconventional Lamborghini design by Marcello Gandini, produced from 1968-1978. It’s a shooting brake of sorts, but has a see through rear hatch making it quite unique to look at. With only 1217 produced for the entire production run, it’s...

Where is it: Nardi Alfa Motto Coupe

by Daniel Rapley | Mar 30, 2019 | All, Italian, Nardi, Where Is It?

Built by Nardi Danese. Bodied by Motto. Powered by Alfa Romeo. This car has disappeared into the vastness of America. Nardi, the same people who build the steering wheels, also built speed equipment and cars back in the 1950’s. The cars were rather unique in chassis...

1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet

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

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

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

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...