The Ferrari 456 is one of the cars that doesn't appear too often on this site out of what is admittedly a conflict of interest. Despite the fact that we aren't in a position to make a move on any of these late 90s 2+2s, we still try to avoid drumming up any interest in them, with the hopes of keeping the values sane for the day when we do finally make a move on one. And if we were to move in on one? It would be identical to this example.
Finished in a reserved Blu Pozzi deep blue paint, this Ferrari 456M GT is loud on the inside with its light blue Poltrona Frau leather interior. No shields adorn the fenders, and the wheel center cap shields are painted to match the wheels rather than stand out. It's a 456 first, and a Ferrari second, as far as we are concerned.
Gandini might be the most recognized automotive designer when it comes to the 1970s wedge shape, but Giorgetto Giugiaro offered up his take on the wedge with the Maserati Bora and its little brother, the Merak. Substituting a Citroen and a pair of rear seats for the Bora's V8 offerings, the Merak competed with entry-level heavy-hitters like the Ferrari 308GT4 and the Lamborghini Urraco.
Maserati was owned by Citroen while the Merak was developed, so in addition to the quad-cam V6, the Merak received its brake hydraulics, clutch hydraulics, and headlight lift hydraulics from the venerable SM. Flying buttresses in the rear went a long way in distinguishing the Merak from the Bora, but both shared the majority of their front sheetmetal with one another.
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Year: 1974 Model: Maserati Merak Engine: 3.0L V6 Transmission: 5-speed manual Mileage: not listed Price: $39,950 Location: Los Angeles, CA
1974 Maserati Merak This highly collectible 1974 Maserati Merak is available in a vibrant color combination of red with a grey interior. It comes equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, power windows, chrome bumpers, air conditioning, Campagnolo wheels and includes the spare tire. This is a very clean and presentable car and an excellent opportunity to climb into vintage Maserati ownership at a great price. The car is also mechanically sound. For $39,950
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It is said that the front suspension mountings and the rear fuel tank saddle areas are prone to rust on otherwise clean cars, and that both can require considerable expense to repair. In addition, on many cars, the sodium-filled exhaust valves are known to drop without warning, an outcome that is best avoided through proactive replacement. The transmission is shared with the Lotus Espirit of the era, so parts can be found, and the hydraulic suspension has an impressive reliability record, with replacement accumulators, the only real service part, obtained at a reasonable expense.
This seller features some of the roughest finds on the internet, so we aren't really sure what to expect from this particular example. It was likely out of service for a long period, and we wouldn't bet on the front suspension rust being already repaired. The passenger side door paint doesn't match the rest of the body, so expect some damage repair in the vehicle history. Production for the Merak is relatively high at 1830 units produced, but for a car so interesting and rare, we think the price of admission is well worth it.
The Alfa Romeo Spider launched in 1966 to modest sales success and never really recovered throughout its nearly 30-year run. Purists might appreciate the fact that Alfa never strayed far from the original concept, but those outside of the Alfista circle weren't won over by the numerous updates to the 1960s platform.
When the Miata launched just before the 1990s, it experienced sales roughly ten times those of the Spider, and still manages to sell in numbers that the Spider could never manage. It, too, has seen four generations, but with appreciable improvements with each new model and a sense of progress that the Spider never managed. And still, we see the appeal of the Spider range. It cedes victory to the Miata in nearly every objective category, but look at those headlights and that low belt line. Even in its awkward update for the 1990s, we can't help but prefer how comfortable the Spider is in its own skin.
For sale is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce. With 81,770 miles
This vehicle is shown in yellow with a black leather interior.
Top Veloce trim which includes the aluminum wheels, leather interior, air conditioning and cloth top
US spec 2 liter 4 cylinder engine.
The 1993 is the last year of the Alfa Spider which has been produced in different generations since the 60s. The final body style has smoothed painted bumpers giving a much sleeker look then the previous series from the 80s.
The steering wheel has been changed to a wood Nardi steering wheel invoking the earlier models.
The top was professionally replaced last year with a top of the line Full cloth top and plastic window by premier upholstery in Rogers MN (better then new)
Complete Veloce spec spare wheel and tire.
Black Leather removable tonneau cover
This vehicle has always been stored in a heated garage on a battery tender. https://ebay.to/3bkhtMu Vin # ZARBB32N4P7006288
NO warranty expressed or implied
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The series 4 Spider makes use of a Bosch engine management system, so gone is the romance and inconvenience of the Weber carbs of yore. To some, this is demerit, but many can appreciate the OBD 1 diagnostics and ease of operation. We enjoy working on our cars, though we realize that a majority of folks just want something that works day-after-day. Either way, availability of repair parts and replacements is outstanding for the Spiders, and aftermarket and performance parts are easily obtained.
Yesterday's Maserati Spyder will likely sell for twice the cash that this Alfa Spider will fetch. Is the Maserati twice as fun? We'd wager no. Both have A/C, power steering, and fuel-injection, so they aren't very disparate in ease of ownership either. Miatas drive like the absolute business, but Miatas aren't very Italian, are they? This Spider appeals to those looking for a long-gone driving experience without most of the inconveniences associated with those times - we can get behind that.
Giubo. Gweeebo. Stradaaale. Gran Turisomo. Cambiocorsa. Some words, for the english speakers at least, are fun to pronounce. Sometimes they are so fun that they get used even where they don't apply. With the Maserati Coupe and Spyder, much of the public was confused by what was essentially a lack of any sort of name, outside of Coupe or Spyder. And complicating matters were the Cambiocorsa and GT designations, separating the manual GT cars from the automated-manual Cambiocorsa cars. So, it's nice to see one properly labeled, as searching for Coupe or Spyder GT usually leads to a disappointing handful of Cambiocorsas.
The traditional manual cars seem to be the more reliable of the two options, and do tend to command higher prices. That said, we don't see the problem with the automated-manual. It doesn't quite fit the grand touring theme, but that's what makes it more appealing to us - like Recaro sport seats and a throaty exhaust in an unassuming sedan, often it's the unexpected features of a car that give it the most personality. But enough about paddle shifters, because today we're featuring a 3-pedal manual.
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Year: 2003 Model: Maserati Spyder GT Engine: 4.2L V8 Transmission: 6-speed manual Mileage: 36,464 Price: Auction, est. $30,000-40,000 Location: West Palm Beach, FL
-390 horsepower, 4.2-liter V-8 engine -Desirable six-speed manual transmission -Finished in Mondia Red over black leather interior -Originally sold through Maserati of Washington in Sterling, Virginia -Optional extras included red piping, heated front seats, wind-stop deflector, xenon front lights, skyhook suspension, as well as custom dashboard and lower door panels -Accompanied by original window sticker, factory books, tools, and air compressor -One of 574 Spyder GTs produced from 2001 to 2007
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This example is optioned nicely, with the Skyhook suspension and some tasteful contrast stitching on the inside. When these were on the new-car market, the option book rivaled Porsche, when it came to interior options. Upper and lower door panels and dashboard as well as seats and carpet were all available in a wide array of colors - for a price, of course.
Last week we featured an Alfa romeo 8C Spider at 10 times the price of this Maserati Spyder. With around 500 built of each, if you separate the manual Spyder from the automated-manual Spyder, they are equally rare. The 8C is more of a car of occasion, but we see a tremendous value in the Maserati, which is mechanically similar at one tenth of the cost.
Introduced with a retail price tag more in line with the Ferrari lineup than anything resembling Alfa Romeo pricing, the 8C Spider joined its 8C Competizione sibling a year after the coupe came to market. This low-mile Spider's $370,000 asking price represents a 50% increase over the MSRP when new, which results in a feedback loop of increased value leading to even fewer miles on the road.
It all seems like a waste. The 8C marked Alfa Romeo's return to the North American market, which they abandoned back in 1995 when they withdrew the Spider and the 164. And while Alfa's return was an occasion for celebration, the extent of the 8C's appeal as a rare collector car ends there for us. The styling is classically handsome, but making use of the Maserati GranTurismo's chassis does the carbon fiber body no favors - the overall design can't overcome a real sense of bulkiness that a car on a bespoke chassis would escape. And, in terms of performance and technology, it is basically a Maserati GranTurismo. We would happily take an 8C over the Maserati, but the collectibility of these really hinges on their rarity rather than any outstanding intrinsic value.
Painted Red Brake Calipers Carbon Ceramic Brakes BOSE Hi Fi Sound System iPod Connection Partition & Central Bag Interior Floor Mats Smooth Leather Cruise Control Bi-Xenon Headlights Carbon Fiber Sport Seats Sports Brand (Lucky Clover on Fenders) Woven Interior Leather Full Carbon Fiber Dash Carbon Fiber Door Panels Carbon Fiber Shift Paddles Carbon Fiber Center Console Leather & Carbon Fiber Roll Bars
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The upside of utilizing Maserati components as a mechanical basis is exceptional reliability, relatively speaking. The Ferrari F136 series engines are praised by Maserati technicians as stout units, requiring nothing more than cam variator attention, which is labor-intensive, though no more than $1,000 in parts. Should you have a parking lot incident, sourcing new carbon fiber body panels will prove to be an adventure, financially and otherwise. In short: drive it hard and park it carefully.
We don't wish to slight a very cool and competent modern classic that we ourselves would be incredibly enthused to see in the wild, let alone own one ourselves. Oddly, the Maserati GranTurismo is the closest most will ever come to owning this Italian GT. It might lack the Alfa badge, but we don't think you'll beat yourself up over the Maserati trident marring the front and rear!
We weren't going to list this Giulia on our subtly named Classic Italian Cars For Sale website at first, because we didn't know that it met our only criterion for eligibility: Italian origin. We list a couple of Polski Fiats here and there, so even that has some wiggle room. In any case, we were relieved to see the conspicuous "Prodotto Italiano" decal on the rear of this Giulia, thus qualifying the Alfa Romeo for inclusion on our website.
Jesting aside, Giulias are always welcome on the website. The sedans, or Berlinas, even more so. These 3-boxers were shaped with help from the wind tunnel, which might not be apparent at first glance. Frictional drag comes from separations of the airflow over the surface of the vehicle, such as in the cowl area, at the sideview mirror, and in the wheel wells. The Giulia massages these areas well to manage airflow. The pressure drag comes from the eddy of recirculating air in the vehicle's wake. To combat this, the Giulia employs a chopped "Kamm" tail, and a small lip spoiler on the trailing edge of the roof. It all adds up for a drag coefficient of .34, which is impressive for the time period and tools available to optimize the shape.
Alfa Romeo Giulia . Condition is Used.1967 alfa romeo giulia 1300 ti ,isgot a bigger engine 1750 cc just overhall 500 miles ago runs great ,new exhaust sistem ,new brahpke pump,new steering box,newtires , it has a new floor carpet ,the car is in pretty good condition if you needsome more pictures let me now,listing price or best offer,thank you
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Potential buyers should have questions, and this seller offers very few answers. First, what is the rust situation? The underbody appears pretty clean, but fresh black paint has a way of covering up rust. Fortunately, the seller is open to sending more photos - if this car interests you, we suggest you take advantage of that offer. For the price, the finish looks alright, but this could very well be a five-foot car. It's clearly not original, with the 1750cc engine swap, and what we believe is a dash swap from a later car to replace the strip speedometer from early Giulias.
It's not so common to see a Giulia listed below $20k these days, so these are worth assessing when they pop up for sale. The trouble is, if you can swing nearly $17k for a rough Giulia, why not wait until a sorted $25k car comes up for sale? Well, some of us enjoy the rehabilitation process, regardless of its financial and temporal toll. For that crowd, this example could be worth a second look.
Yesterday a local automotive designer stopped by to say hi and to see what was going on in the CICFS garage (Milano close-ratio transaxle build, Maserati heater core swap). He brought his Dodge Viper. Base engine offered up from the contemporary heavy-duty Ram, Chrysler's newly acquired Lamborghini division was tasked with tapping into the V10's potential. A monster was born. The RZ, known as Il Mostro may not stack up to the specs of the Viper in terms of performance, but it stems from a similar corporate exercise; bringing a show car and its spirit to life in a series production vehicle.
The basis of the two vehicles could not be more different. Chrysler dove deep into the weeds, tooling up new cylinder heads and more for the engine, devising a new chassis, and putting together many of the car's mechanicals from scratch. Alfa, in creating an arguably wilder monster, dipped into its current parts bin, repurposing the DeDion / transaxle chassis of the Milano. Front double wishbone torsion beam suspension with coilover helpers, rear DeDion suspension, and a transaxle with inboard brake calipers. The V6 was a modestly hotter take on the 3.0L in the Milano.
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Year: 1993 Model: Alfa Romeo RZ Engine: 3.0L V6 Transmission: 5-speed manual Mileage: 9,090 Price: $97,500 Location: San Diego, CA
Alfa Romeo ES-30 Roadster Zagato, VIN: ZAR162000*03002149 Year 1993 Make Alfa Romeo Model Zagato Roadster Type No 162C1 VIN ZAR162000*03002149 Italian Homologation No DGM 52914 OM Zagato Production No 27011688 Zagato Body No 168 Engine No 61501++XXXXXX Production No 130 of 284 Exterior Color Rosso Alfa 130 Interior Color Black Full Leather Mileage 14,594 Kilometers 1993 Alfa Romeo Zagato Roadster, VIN: ZAR162000*03002149 Individual History: Completed in 1993 and exported to Japan but not sold new until August 10th, 2001 when it was road registered privately for the first time on Aichi, Japan plates "301 4616." On March 18th, 2005 it was sold privately to the second owner also in Aichi and registered on new plates "301 759." On November 6th, 2009, the registration was renewed on plates "303 4183." On April 8th, 2010, this Alfa was sold and registered on Ouayma plates "300 4314." On June 10th, 2014, it was sold again and reregistered on Kangawa plates "335 130." On February 6th, 2015, this Alfa was sold and re-registered on Tokyo plates "331 5517." On September 29th, 2015 it was purchased corporately and reregistered on Tokyo plates "300 4417 Registration remained Tokyo "30 4417 in dealer inventory from 2015 until sale of vehicle in May of 2018. Mileage at time of initial registration was less than 100 kilometers and vehicle was registered as a new vehicle, no previous owners or registration. No mileage discrepancies at each time of re-registation. Mileage officially recorded and confirmed by Japanese road-registration authorities on September 21st, 2012 at 12,700 kilometers. Mileage officially recorded and confirmed by Japanese road-registration authorities on September 2nd, 2014 at 13,500 kilometers. Mileage officially recorded and confirmed by Japanese road-registration authorities on at time of sale in May of 2018 at 14,500 kilometers. June 2018, Japanese road-registatino canceled, vehicle formally exported and imported to the Unites States July 2018, all services, safety checks completed. New tires installed.
Engine Compression Test Results: Cylinder No Pounds per Square Inch
1 185
2 190
3 190
4 194
5 192
6 190
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We only worry about the RZ/SZ specific components when it comes to keeping one of these on the road. There are very few of those when it comes to mechanicals - headers and coilers come to mind. Bodywork, on the other hand, is likely in short supply. Fortunately, this example looks very clean and complete and shouldn't require month-long eBay searches for anything short of a collision.
With the SZ, you're plunking down serious cash for a design exercise. An exercise that, to our eyes, was not an improvement on existing Alfa Romeo transaxle offerings. Still undeniably cool, the high valuations lend the RZ/SZ pair their new status as more of a collector car, as opposed to a true enthusiast car. And, if you're more of a collector? You might as well seek out a low-mileage example such as this RZ.
Sometimes we see stripped-out track cars and can't help but to cringe at the thought of yet another rare classic sacrificing its interior, trim, and dignity for yet another fruitless attempt at track day glory. We would shed a tear for today's Polski Fiat 126P, were it not for the fact that their production eclipsed 3.5 million units - and that's excluding the Fiat-branded units produced elsewhere to the tune of another couple million.
No, we celebrate this track machine, and the car on which it's based. We never lived in communist Poland, so we wonder how Poles would have viewed such a little beast in the 1980s. These were 'coupon cars', after all - families waited years for their 126P in a country were the pickings were slim and individuality was discouraged. Perhaps there is something of a sentimental connection to the 126P, like in the case of East Germans and the Trabant. Whatever the case, we really dig this build.
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Year: 1986 Model: Polski Fiat 126P Engine: 650cc 2-cylinder Transmission: 4-speed manual Mileage: N/A Price: $6,500 Location: Garfield, NJ
Rally Build VIN: SUF126A0008887165 Air cooled 650 cc rear engine 2 cylinder RWD 4 speed manual
The car was imported from the EU in 2017, and has received a clean New Jersey Tittle. The chassis and engine where purchased as a bare package, and the car was assembled at a shop, with some work being done at a Fiat Dealership in Poland. The car has never been registered and driven on roads in the US. I have had it up for sale once in 2018 but buyer fell through.During this time the car has spent half its life in a climate controlled garage, and the rest parked at New Jersey Motorsport Park. Buyer can see the car in 07026, and I may ship the car for free to the tristate, and work with you on shipping the car nationwide.
Suspension overview: Front Coilover conversion, rear abarth springs cut Brake overview: Front and rear Disk brake conversion from Fiat 125 (no handbrake) Engine overview: Power about 40km, built in May 2012 (June 2015 Shaft grinding and new crank and main bearings) -camshaft w111 -head -5.5mm extended duct outlet and cut guides + copper seal -fly wheel 4kg (balanced) -Connecting rods 350g -machined pistons (valve undercut) - belt wheel aluminum divided 1:1 - muffler with strong aluminum plate and removable mute(cut off) -aluminum pushers guards -RC funnel inlet made of fiberglass. -lightly modified serial carburetor -electronic ignition ignition from elegant a ignition cutoff at 7k rpm. Transmission -serial after inspection without leaks
Walk Around Video: https://youtu.be/hmR1pgRXHKI
COLD START VIDEO: https://youtu.be/JzcUTBcwWes
Video of the car racing in 2014 before the bodywork/white paint: https://youtu.be/zx0LnZkVNg0
This price does not include shipping from EU to USA, customs fees, import duties, and NJ tittle, tax & tag fees
Asking Price is $6500
The Good: Custom, metal wide body flares Roll cage Built Motor New Tires New brakes, New wheel bearings, new clutch, basically all wear parts are NEW
The Bad: Car needs a heavy polish or even a wetsand, the bare chassis was at a fabrication shop for several months and sparks landed on the paint, and thus you can see tiny slag points in the clear coat Car is EXTREMELY loud, I wouldn't recommend daily driving it with current exhaust setup. Car has zero catalytic converters, currently and in original/stock form, please check with your state for passing emissions on a cat less 1986 vehicle. Car was never driven on a track, thus may need a shakedown. Car has to have doors closed very hard, it's common for these chassis with the age. Hood latches have surface rust A few spots of paint chips, see pictures Rear of car is pretty low, it will come with new rear springs one may replace or cut to size for required racing requirements
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The sellers has clearly invested some real cash into upgrades and maintenance items for this little runt. The total spending on those items actually exceeds the asking price of the car, which is nice to see as a potential buyer. Judging by the photos, it looks like the work done was performed neatly, and the modifications look like sturdy aftermarket units. We particularly like the front subframe reinforcement, adjustable lower control arms, and seat frame brackets on the interior. We're not roll cage experts, but judging by the thoroughness of the seller, we would imagine that it's been designed and installed with due care.
At one time, $6,500 would have seemed like an astronomical ask for a lowly Polkski 126P. Today, it seems far from unreasonable. Autocrossers and track rats are known to spend far more for a similar setup, so as a track toy, this thing starts to make sense.
