Category Archives: Pininfarina

2000 Ferrari 360 Modena

January 26, 2020 Graham 1 Comment

Yesterday we checked out the bottom of the Ferrari 360 market, so today let's take a look at what we imagine most of our readers would go for if they were in the market for a 360. It would be tough for us all to agree on color, so bear with us on the yellow. What we do hope you'll agree with us on are the gated manual shifter, Challenge rear grill, modular wheel option, and Daytona seats. Shields are a minus in our book, but floss and a hairdryer and maybe some polishing are all you need to delete those.

In today's age of supercar / high-end sports car excess, the 360 doesn't outperform the field like it once did. A modern Camaro SS 1LE will put it to shame on the track, after all. And, a 20 year-old, not-quite-classic Ferrari is an odd choice for a status symbol. So, if you're in the market for one of these, hopefully it's due to an admiration for what the car represented when it came out. It's the first aluminum space-frame mid-engine V8 Ferrari, with a fire-breathing 395hp over-square 3.6L behind the driver. It has one of the coolest shapes of late 90s automotive design, and the interior design holds up even today.

2000 Ferrari 360 Modena yellow front view modular wheels daytona seats for sale rear challenge stradale — *Click to view listing*

Year: 2000
Model: Ferrari 360 Modena
Engine: 3.6L V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 21,895mi
Price: $84,900
Location: Tallahassee, FL

2000 Ferrari 360 Modena yellow front view modular wheels daytona seats for sale gated manual shifter interior — *Click to view listing*

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This is an incredibly beautiful 2000 Ferrari 360 Modena with the very rare and desirable 6-speed manual transmission. The options on this car include the deviated stitching in yellow, Scuderia shields, Daytona seats with yellow inserts, very rare modular wheels, and rear challenge grill. It also comes with a Remus exhaust which gives it a deeper tone and screams at wipe open throttle! All of the normal "sticky" parts have been addressed and refinished. The dash leather was redone due to the common leather shrinkage that is common on all 360's. The recall on the cam variator has been taken care of as well. Car comes with the tool kit, tire inflator kit, manual pounch, and red satin car cover. We have service records on the car that go back to 2005. The last belt service was performed in February of 2017. This car was judged at an FCA Ferrari event and won a platinum award with a score of 97 points. The paint has been wet-sanded and polished to near perfection and then sealed with cermaic coating to protect the show car finish.

2000 Ferrari 360 Modena yellow front view modular wheels daytona seats for sale V8 flat plane F 136 engine — *Click to view listing*

The front of the engine, where the serpentine and timing belts are situated, is accessible to technicians through the removal of the front seats and a firewall panel. This lends to generally palatable service prices, when compared to removing the entire rear subframe, such as is required on an F355. Records dating back to 2005 are a plus here, and the 2017 timing belt service is a good point of reference, but does mean that a timing belt service is coming up soon - something to factor in when negotiating a sale.

For the price of this 360, you could have yourself a C8 Corvette that will run laps around it at the track. And you'll come out way ahead on service costs, should you go that route, especially if you plan on tracking either option. The daily usability will be much better on the Corvette too - it should be no-less tame than a Tahoe in day-to-day use. And yet, we prefer the Ferrari, which was produced to protect a brand image over a bottom line.

-Graham

Ferrari, Pininfarina

2002 Ferrari 360 Spider

January 25, 2020 Graham 1 Comment

This is not the way to buy a 360 Spider, let alone any Ferrari. The way to find the right 360 is to shop for the car with the best history - title status, service records, miles - and then to decide if the color, wheels, and transmission suit your taste. Dredging the bottom of the market is generally not advisable.

But there is something about a 100k mile Ferrari that has us intrigued. Looking over the interior and exterior photos of this car, we can't pick up on any substantial flaws. And, were we to guess the mileage based on condition, we'd say 30k max.

Ferrari 360 used high miles cheap Stradale grill — *Click to view listing*

Year: 2002
Model: Ferrari 360 Spider
Engine: 3.6L V8
Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
Mileage: 106,000
Price: $49,995
Location: Trenton, NJ

2002 Ferrari 360 Spider interior tan — *Click to view listing*

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-New Car Trade and a Clean carfax!
-Probably one of the most fun cars you could ever drive!!
-This car is almost pristine with no major blemishes to note, even has a clear bra to protect the front
-Garage kept its entire life
-Paint is in excellent shape and the car drives better than 360's we've had with 1/4 the miles
-Belt service done and clutch within the last 500 miles
-Great set of matching performance tires on staggered 3 piece wheels!
-Challenge grille, all stock mechanically, amazing color combo!!!
-When I took it for a test drive it performed exactly as it should, I noted nothing for the shop to address based on a 10 mile drive!

At this mileage, we'd expect to see creased leather seats, warped leather on the dashboard, scuffs and scrapes, and other signs of heavy use. We don't detect any of that here. A fastidious owner who enjoyed driving and maintaining his car is likely to thank for this. The belt service and the clutch were even performed within the last 500 miles. These are substantial selling points and the majority of the expensive service one would expect to pay for on a 360. To have them complete out of the box is a great benefit to future owners.

We'd prefer the traditional manual transmission to the automated unit in this car, and we'd be quick to install the modular wheel options. The Challenge rear grill is always a welcome modification in our books, though. Silver over tan is a very appealing combination to us, and we like the optional Daytona seats on this example. We hope that the next owner of this car cares for it as completely as the previous owner did. Who know, someday it might even show 200k miles on the clock.

-Graham

Fiat, Pininfarina

1973 Fiat 130 Coupe

December 1, 2019 Graham 3 Comments

Yesterday's Moretti Minimaxi sat opposite today's Fiat 130 Coupe on the Fiat model spectrum. The big coupe is the result of Torino challenging Jaguar and Mercedes for their share of the high-end coupe market. According to contemporary reviews, the 130 achieved its dynamic goals, cornering beyond expectation for a vehicle so large. But, glancing at the sales numbers, it's apparent that the 130 Coupe never experienced much commercial success.

The mechanical layout, aside from a few eccentricities, wouldn't be out of place on a modern coupe. McPherson struts up front are sprung by torsion bars, while the rear suspension is independent, making use of angled trailing arms and toe links, with the axle shafts covering lateral location duty. The V6 engine is unique for the era, making use of two camshafts per bank, and utilizing a belt drive for engine timing. The 163bhp, combined with assisted brakes and power steering, ensured an effortless driving experience.

1973 Fiat 130 Coupe blue rear — *Click to view listing*

Year: 1973
Model: Fiat 130 Coupe
Engine: 3.2L V6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 16,757
Price: $39,999
Location: Madison, WI

1973 Fiat 130 Coupe blue interior red leather — *Click to view listing*

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1973 Fiat 130 Coupe by Pininfarina, around 4400 ever made, none sold in the USA, Blue, Red leather, V-6, 5-speed, AC-blows cold, 16k original miles, driven by many celebrities in Europe(Enzo Ferrari, Sophia Loren, 2-ex. Italian Presidents-etc.), these cost $10,000.00 more than the 911 & BMW competitors that year(around 28K), runs & drives great, new tires, new battery, a blast to drive, aftermarket stereo, aftermarket Nardi wheel, driver door speaker cover is cracked-see picture, 1 plastic tip off the choke is broken-see picture, has a little bubbling by the front window, a super cool extremely rare car, there is maybe 2-3 in the country, a real head turner, if you are a collector - you need this one - don't miss this rare chance !!!

Specs:
The Fiat 130 Coupe was one of Pininfarina's classic designs and one of the most influential designs of the 1970's. They were sold in Europe exclusively and only a few have made it to American soil. Only 4400 were produced from 1970 to 1977 and only 800 were ZF 5-speed manuals like this one. The 130's 3.2L V6 engine with alloy heads and iron block were designed by Aurelio Lampredi, the man behind Ferrari's early V12's and the Dino V6. The 130 has a single overhead camshaft and toothed belt drive good for 165HP. This coupe's oblong headlights were never fitted on any other production car. The body was built by Pininfarina then shipped to the Fiat Rivalta factory for final assembly. This car is 190'' long and weighs in at 3528 lbs. When it was introduced in 1970, the 130 Coupes were considered one of the most luxurious interiors in the world with soft leather seat and side panel upholstery and a stunning rolled leather headliner. This 130 has power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, and twin horns (one city, one highway). All gauges and lights work. The back seat has loads of leg and headroom.

1973 Fiat 130 Coupe blue V6 engine — *Click to view listing*

A car with such low production numbers but without Ferrari desirability occupies a difficult space when it comes to procuring spare parts. Whereas a Fiat Dino owner can justify some expense when it comes to rare engine or suspension service parts, the 130 Coupe just doesn't command the prices that make it worth a $10,000 engine rebuild - to most people at least. With that in mind, this car will require a clean mechanical bill of health before diving in. It is very likely in great mechanical shape, but that must be confirmed through inspection. We do not like what the windshield rust implies, and would be careful to check for more rust areas or bodywork repairs when inspecting this example.

To us, the Fiat 130 Coupe represents the pinnacle of cool GT motoring without relying on heavy-hitting brand cachet. Ostentatious in size and power alone, these big coupes have a powerful presence. The seller provides a wholly unnecessary history of the vehicle; do people in the market for a 130 Coupe really need the history lesson? And, the pricing seems more opportunistic than realistic, especially given the unknowns of the car. But, these are rare vehicles, and the completeness of this example can't be ignored. With some investigation into the mechanical state of this example, and some negotiation on price, this could be a good purchase.

-Graham

Alfa Romeo, Pininfarina

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS

November 23, 2019 Graham

Even a hasty collection of vertical cell phone shots of a clean 164 LS parked in a gravel drive do justice to the design of the FWD Alfa Romeo sedan. We've seen the details that make this design so pleasing show up in other automakers' work lately. VW offers the same green over tan interior on their recently canceled Golf Alltrack. Rivian's R1T and R1S both employ a similar light bar across the tailgate of their trucks. And of course, Alfa Romeo still offers the circle motif, albeit five of them and in a larger diameter, on the wheels of the Giulia.

Those who love the design of the 164 easily forgive the 164's mechanical makeup, but what isn't to like about it? Interior room and comfort is up over the Milano, but the weight penalty isn't noticeable in normal driving. On this LS model, the power (210hp in stock form), is a major improvement over the 183hp in a Milano Verde, and the way the power builds as you wind out the tach is as close to a thrill as you'll experience in a 1990's executive sedan.

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS green manual rear manual 24V — *Click to view listing*

Year: 1995
Model: Alfa Romeo 164 LS
Engine: 3.0L V6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 145,000
Price: $6,500 BIN
Location: Lakewood, OH

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS green manual 24V peanut butter tan leather interior shifter — *Click to view listing*

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I've owned my Alfa 164LS for almost 20 years. I have owned several Alfas and am i lifelong Alfisti. This Alfa has been loved and cared for the Alfas should be. Many new parts over the years; too many to list. Recently upgraded suspension with new components including Koni shocks. You can fly in from anywhere in the country and drive this car home. Here are the only issues:
Small rust spot above windshield and on fender. Not obvious at all; very small.
Driver's seat will not go up or down. works fine going back and forth.
Heated seats inop
Cruise Control inop
CD changer works sometimes.
LCD Climate control display works great and all pixels work except one.
That's it. The car is ready to enjoy and be driven. I simply don't have the time for it anymore.Please ask me any questions! I want it to go to a good home 🙂

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS green manual 24V engine chrome runners most beautiful engine — *Click to view listing*

These 24V V6's require a careful wrench when it comes to cam belt replacement and cam timing adjustment. The cams gears are not keyed, so cam locks are required when setting the timing, unless you've really got a knack for it. Timing belt tension should be set with a weighted arm, but again, those who know their way around these engines can set it by feel. Having done only two 24V timing belt jobs, we'll exclude ourselves from that list. The point of all of this is to say that we advise interested parties to inquire as to the age of the timing belt and idler bearings. Recent suspension work, including Koni shocks, should have the ride in fairly good order. Looking at the engine bay photos, we have a good feeling about the mechanical health of this example.

The seller encourages potential buyers to fly in and drive this car home. We've done three separate 164 acquisitions from long distance, and will add that if you do indeed fly in and drive home, you'll probably fall for the car on that first long trip. No Alfa loves 80mph cruising quite so much as a 24V 164.

-Graham

Ferrari, Pininfarina

2004 Ferrari 360 Spider manual

November 17, 2019 Graham

It's a gated shifter manual Ferrari weekend here at CICFS, thanks to the weather. We were about to write up a miserable Alfetta sedan project when a look outside at the bleak ~~fall~~ winter landscape led us to some more optimistic searches. Ferrari 360 Spider it is.

As far as 360 Spiders go, this example is the cream of the crop. We'll forgive the fender shields (too loud) for compensations such as the common Challenge Stradale rear grille, modular wheel option, and the Verde Zeltwig (green) paint with a tan top to boot. Someone with our sense of style must have ordered this machine.

2004 Ferrari 360 Spider gater manual green verde tan interior rear quarter tan top — *Click to view listing*

Year: 2004
Model: Ferrari
Engine: 3.6L V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 10,132 mi
Price: $114,777
Location: Boerne, TX

2004 Ferrari 360 Spider gater manual green verde tan interior — *Click to view listing*

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Ferrari 360 Verde Zeltwig with 10132 Miles, for sale!

2004 Ferrari 360 Spider gater manual green verde tan interior V8 engine cross plane — *Click to view listing*

As with all 360s, maintenance is not the nightmare that once characterized longitudinal Ferrari V8 service. Through an access panel in the engine firewall, technicians can access the engine timing belts and serpentine belt, allowing for a reasonable 'major' service with the simple removal of the front seat(s). In light of the upsides - a Ferrari V8 powertrain mounted midship - we're inclined to accept the compromise.

With the disclaimer that we interest ourselves more with the mechanical and historical side of Italian cars, and less with following market prices, we will say that this example is priced a bit more fairly than we would expect. Expensive for 360, though it is, the rare color, 6-speed manual, and low mileage certainly command a premium, and in this case, it seems to be a fair one.

-Graham

Ferrari, Pininfarina, Uncategorized

2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti manual

November 16, 2019 Graham

You almost have to pity Ferrari when it comes to development and manufacturing costs. A niche automaker such as Ferrari cannot spread the development and tooling costs for each new model over a large production run like GM can with the Corvette, for example. When GM decided to move the Corvette to a completely new mid-engine chassis, it did so with the prospect of 25-30,000 sales annually, a luxury not available to Ferrari.

Ferrari manages development costs by sharing powertrains and vehicle platforms. The 612 lead the way in aluminum front-ship V12 chassis development for the 599 GTB Fiorano (sadly, it didn't pass on its styling grace). And, the 575 Superamerica, a limited-production model, shared its similar tipo F 133 V12 with the Scaglietti, spreading out the development costs over the two models.

2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti manual transmission gated shifter black rear view — *Click to view listing*

Year: 2005
Model: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Engine: 5.8L V12
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 41,126
Price: $224,997
Location: Hatfield, PA

2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti manual transmission gated shifter black interior — *Click to view listing*

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2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
6 SPEED GATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Finished In Glossy Black Exterior With Black Leather Interior
A Total of 3,025 Were Produced, From 2005-2010, 199 Were Manual Transmission World Wide, 44 for USA.
Horsepower: 540 hp
MPG: Up to 11 city / 17 highway
Dimensions: 193″ L x 77″ W x 53″ H
Engine: 5.8 L V12
Tire size: Front: P245/45R18, rear: P285/40R19
The 612 is Ferrari's second all-aluminium vehicle, the first being the 360 Modena. Its space frame, manufactured in collaboration with Alcoa, is made from extrusions and castings of the material, and the aluminium body is then welded on. The chassis of the 612 formed the basis of the 599 GTB flagship grand tourer.
The 612 Scaglietti was one of the last cars Ferrari offered with a manual.
Recent Service Has Been Performed At Ferrari Dealer In FL.
New Clutch Was Installed At Ferrari Dealer At 37K
Professionally Tinted Windows For Privacy
Always Serviced
Professionally Cared For By Previous Owner
Books & Key
Professionally Detailed Inside & Out
All Service Is Up To Date
Clean CarFax - Clean AutoCheck - !
The Ferrari 612 Is A 2-Door, 4-Seater, High-Performance Sports Car
6 SPEED GATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Please Feel Free To Call / Text / E-Mail With Any & All Questions Or Offers

2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti manual transmission gated shifter black engine V12 — *Click to view listing*

This example shows a healthy crop of miles on the odometer. Often, this means that the vehicle is in better health, having required frequent tending to in order to hit the road so often. Given the mileage, the interior is holding up better than expected. Leather for seats in this category of vehicle isn't selected for lasting quality. No, it just needs to look, feel, and smell decadent when the car is purchased new. Though the car wears the 19" HGTC handling package wheels, it doesn't appear to have the chrome exhaust grilles, so it's likely just a wheel upgrade and doesn't contain the other components of the handling package.

Manual shift 612 Scagliettis have never really dropped in price, and looking back at one we posted in 2015, prices have increased by 30%, give or take. Not an explosion by any means, but disheartening for manual 2+2 fans of modest means. As the story goes, the 612 was succeeded by the FF hatchback, available in automated-manual only. An impressive vehicle, the FF, but it's no manual V12 GT. For those looking for a modern Ferrari grand tourer with a manual transmission, the 612 is really the only option.

-Graham

Lancia, Pininfarina, Uncategorized

1963 Lancia Flavia Coupe

March 26, 2019 Graham

Let's take a quick inventory of the flat-engined sports coupe market. Porsche is still plugging along with the 911 and its flat six, and there is the Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ pair with their flat fours. In both examples, power is routed to the rear wheels, whether through a transaxle in the rear-engined Porsche, or a driveshaft and differential in the Japanese twins.

But, a flat four powering a long, low front wheel drive sports coupe is no longer available. In the case of the Flavia, the reasons for the format are not readily apparent. There is, of course, the benefit of lowering the vehicles center of mass by situating the cylinder heads low to the ground in the flat format, but the byproduct of this is the added mass of an additional cylinder head. Interestingly, the camshaft count does not multiply, as the flat four in the Flavia is of a pushrod design, locating its single camshaft in the engine block.

1963 Lancia Flavia coupe side view — *Click to view listing*

Year: 1963
Model: Lancia Flavia Coupe
Engine: 1,488cc flat four
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: 60,587
Price: Auction
Location: Millstone Township, NJ

1963 Lancia Flavia Coupe interior — *Click to view listing*

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This spectacular 1963 Lancia Flavia Coupe was purchased in Italy roughly 4 years ago from a gentlemen in north Italy where he participated in the 1995 Vintage Montecarlo. The car is rust free, very solid, had a 1.5 liter engine with a 4 gear box and mechanically sound. There are a lot of new parts in the steering compartment. This car is ready for vintage racing, or a cruise on the road with a little bit of work. All lights are working properly including brake lights. Paint is in fair condition for possibly original. Brakes are brand new. Roll cage is for it's era. Speedometer needs some attention. Car sells with Italian papers and customs form. For more information on this car please contact Franco at (917)-596-4331. Good luck!!

1963 Lancia Flavia Coupe 1488cc engine bay — *Click to view listing*

This particular car has been outfitted for use in Vintage Montecarlo events, though the last event took place in 1995. Fortunately, given the nature of vintage events, this vehicle should be ready to go - once you're stuck in an era, there isn't a real reason to update. The interior is stripped out, but the floors look to be cleaned up and the dash appears to be in great shape.

We like the way that this Pininfarina coupe sits on its relatively large alloy wheels. The hoodline is low, the dash sits far back from the front axle, and the roofline is interesting. Our admiration for the car extends to its innovative FWD and aluminum flat four engine. If the price on this car stays reasonable, it could make for a great car to take on vintage events.

-Graham

Fiat, Pininfarina

1983 Fiat 124 Spider Restomod

March 24, 2019 Graham

We weren't expecting to find a Fiat Spider restomod service while searching for a car to post today. In fact, we didn't even realize that it was a restomod until reading the listing. The real reason for clicking on this Fiat Spider was to check out the hubcaps - look familiar? They're the hubcaps off of the Fiat 500 1957 Edition. Normally one of our favorite hubcaps, they are a bit too large for the Spider, and seem to make the car look shorter than it really is.

Taking a look at the ad description, the details of the restomod side of things are sparse. The car has been stripped to a bare metal and repainted. The suspension, brakes, and engine have been upgraded, but the exact details of the upgrades are absent from the listing. The interior work looks to be of high quality, and is inspired by Maserati on this car, apparently.

1983 Fiat Spider restomod blue side — *Click to view listing*

Year: 1983
Model: Fiat 124 Spider
Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 25,000mi
Price: $89,995
Location: Barrington, IL

1983 Fiat Spider restomod maserati tribute interior — *Click to view listing*

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This is a Roadster Salon Spider Tributo resto-mod based on a 1983 Pininfarina Spider with only 25K miles. The pictures show a version with some additional key options, like the hand made Spider America hood and body work, and upgraded engine. Lead times are currently 18-24 months. However this particular project was started for an older customer with health concerns that will prevent him from taking delivery. Car is in later stages of build, but can still be customized toyour particular taste. Lead time is Spring delivery, depending on options and trim selected.
Roadster Salon only builds about 30 vehicles per year, with a fraction of them Tributo models. These cars can be finished with Ferrari or Maserati influences. All are numbered and signed by our craftsman. The version shown has our exclusive Maserati tribute interior, and other touring features. Please call and ask about the detail differences between the two versions.
Every Tributo features bare metal tub and body treatments. Interiors from the finest leather hides, hand stitched with old world craftsmanship. The Tributo is the ideal car for enthusiasts who love the vintage looks of older sports cars, but do not like the old school driving experience. Roadster Salon upgrades all the most important safety and performance elements such as steering, braking, handling, engine and structural rigidity- so that the car feels like a contemporary automobile. Electrical components and wiring are also upgraded to a more modern standard, so that reliability is significantly improved.
While stunningly beautiful, the Spider Tributo is meant to be admired but driven frequently if desired. Please contact us for more specific details. This is a re-engineered automobile with full warranty coverage. It is not a conventional restoration. Efforts were made to improve the car in every respect, not adhere to tenants of originality.

1983 Fiat Spider restomod engine bay — *Click to view listing*

Looking at the photographs, the car sure seems to be in good condition. And, the car comes with some sort of warranty. We would inquire as to what brand of parts were used in the mechanical side of the restoration, but suspect that high-quality components were utilized.

A new Fiat 124 Spider runs around $30k. Reviews of the current Spider are mostly positive, though the engine is a bit dated. The new Spider can't compete with the original on appearance, no doubt. But, if it were our money, we'd buy a new Spider for when we needed modern comfort, and a classic Spider when we wanted something more charming. Spending $90k for one Spider just seems a bit frivolous for our tastes. That said, we salute the builders of these cars and hope to see more like them - surely there are enthusiasts out there willing to pay for perfection.

-Graham

Ferrari, Pininfarina, Uncategorized

2006 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

March 21, 2019 Graham

Our childhood Ferrari experience, like for most, was of the Matchbox car variety. As far as we can remember, it was a yellow Ferrari 250 GTO that introduced us to the brand. And later, there was the yellow Testors Ferrari F50 model car kit to complement our black Lamborghini Diablo. As such, we're more drawn to Ferraris in the bright Giallo Modena than in the traditional Rosso Corsa.

Today's yellow example of a Ferrari 612 is standard 612 fare. Its Tipo F 133 F 5.7L V12 engine represents the pinnacle of that engine range, on street cars at least. Debuting in 1992 in the 612's predecessor, the Ferrari 456, the series of 65 degree V12s peaked with the 612 and its 530hp at a lofty 7,250 RPM - screaming for a GT, and yet so appropriate for a Ferrari.

2006 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti yellow giallo rear passenger quarter — *Click to view listing*

Year: 2006
Model: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Engine: 5.7L V12
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 20,552
Price: $104,999
Location: Miami, FL

2006 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti yellow giallo black daytona seats interior — *Click to view listing*

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2006 FERRARI 612 SCAGLIETTI 20552 ORIGINAL MILES CLEAN VEHICLE - ONE OWNER FULL DETAILED - CLEAN CAR FAX NO STICKY BOTTONS This is a unique Yellow Ferrari Scaglietti. Very Rare Ferrari Color Combination. BRAND NEW CLUTCH Original Ferrari Parts 2 YEARS SERVICED OIL CHANGE, FILTERS,BRAKERS,TRANSMISSION MORE THAN U$6K IN SERVICES Car in amazing condition and fully detailed Ferrari Challenge Wheels Contact today our sales team for more information Bruno Vargas 877-534-3017

2006 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti yellow giallo V12 engine bay — *Click to view listing*

The advantage to buying a car with a tried-and-true engine platform comes in the service department. Despite the 612's modern appearance, it retains a simpler engine design than the later Enzo-based Tipo F 140 engine series. Unfortunately, the transaxles on the 612 aren't the best at managing clutch slip, as evidenced by the 20k mile clutch replacement on this car. Another negative of this car is the front bumper alignment - we can't tell if it's just contracted for some reason, or whether it's a result of accident repair.

Our ideal yellow 612 would encompass a light tan interior, if only to avoid the bumblebee color scheme. The dark grey wheels would also see replacement with lighter silver units, though we do really like the Ferrari Challenge style of wheel on the big Ferraris. We could also do without the yellow interior trim, but that is easily rectified. At around $100k and only 20k miles, we won't say that this car represents a great value. But, are there really any great values with V12 Ferraris?

-Graham

Alfa Romeo, Pininfarina

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS

March 19, 2019 Graham

We came to a realization this morning: we can share automatic transmission cars here because we aren't personally shopping for each and every car that we post up to the blog. Well, we sort of are shopping for all of the cars, but the point about automatics stands. We'll borrow the seller's description of the 164LS as a diplomat's car, and allow for the automatic transmission as a luxury feature befitting that image.

That said, manual transmission versions of the 164LS exist, and we've owned one. The LS, available from 1994-1995, featured the new 24V Busso V6, making 210hp, compared to the factory 232hp rating of the contemporary 164Q. Fortunately, the differences between the engines are limited to engine tuning and intake runner diameters; swapping the runners from a Q onto the LS and installing a Squadra chip will get power to a claimed 240hp. Our car was equipped as such, and the sweep up the tach happened surprisingly quickly.

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS automatic green — *Click to view listing*

Year: 1995
Model: Alfa Romeo 164 LS
Engine: 3.0L V6
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 106,000
Price: Auction, no reserve
Location: San Francisco, CA

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS automatic green tan interior — *Click to view listing*

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS

This stately Italian has been my daily driver for the past 4+ years and it’s been a fantastic ride! There have been ups and downs, but that’s the joy of driving a vintage Alfa Romeo. The good news is that I’ve already paid to take care of most the things that go wrong with these cars, including the mostly costly (timing belt) and most infuriating (LCD display).

So If you’re looking to feel like an Italian diplomat circa 1995 this is the car for you!

Talk about luxury!
Power seats, moon roof, climate control, plush Italian leather, wooden steering wheel, heated seats—this car was $55,000 new in 2019 dollars.

The Good:

• Timing Belt and all associated parts were replaced at 86k miles. You don’t want to buy a 164 if you don’t know when this was last done!
• Passed CA smog with NO issues. (But come 2020 this car should be smog exempt)
• LCD display was replaced and looks sharp with no dead spots
• Sweet Euro Spec upgrades (Bosch projector headlights, wooden steering wheel, euro side markers, color logo center caps)
• Leather interior is in fantastic shape!
• Epic upgraded all aluminum radiator—this car stays cool
• Tires are new with only a couple thousand miles on them
• Engine is powerful and strong, transmission shifts smoothly
• 3M 70% Crystalline tints on all windows including both windshields—DANG does this keep the heat out.
• Optima yellow top battery
• Replaced brake master cylinder
• Replaced Alternator
• stainless brake lines
• lots of other work done with receipts.

Known issues:
The idle sounds rough—RPMs are steady, but from outside the car it sounds rough, not sure if this is muffler or motor mount related, haven’t had time to investigate. Once the car is under power you wouldn’t know.

The upper motor mount is loose—the bushing has worn out. You can feel this in the steering a little bit at high speeds.

The A/C doesn’t often work, I spent some time investigating, but couldn’t get to the bottom of it. For those familiar with this car when I adjust the A/C flow, I can see the vent control arm moving behind the firewall—indicating that the stepper motors are working as intended. My best guess is that there is an issue with the vent door that controls the mix of hot air and cold air.

There is a brake fluid leak somewhere. I haven’t really investigated this, I’ve been adding a bit of brake fluid every month or two as the light comes on.

Hood was replaced after an incredibly low-speed accident that resulted in a dent next to the front grill.

Driver seat heater switch is finicky

Like I said this car has been my daily driver for 4+ years, ask me anything, I want to be honest here—I’d love to pass this car off to someone else who will truly enjoy it.

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS automatic green engine bay 24V Busso V6 chrome runners — *Click to view listing*

The mechanical condition of this car is in a safe spot, but will require continuous attention to maintain. The LCD screen has been repaired, and the stepper motors are said to be operational. Still, the A/C does not work properly, and the issue is said to be electronic, rather than thermodynamic. Repairing that might require a lot of patience. No mention of timing belt and water pump service is made - interested parties would be wise to inquire as to their service status. 3 years and 30,000 miles is all that we can stomach on a 24V car, with double the valves at stake.

We really like the color combination on this example. The tan leather interiors can be surprisingly nice, if maintained at all, as this one appears. Reach into the front seat backs and you will feel the suede side of the hides - not something you'll find in most vehicles. The Bosch euro headlights are a smart upgrade, as is the wood-rimmed airbag steering wheel. For those with a taste for automatics in their luxury sedans, this no-reserve 164LS could make for a very nice purchase.

-Graham