From 1947, Zagato presented a new style for competition models, called ‘Panoramica’. It was basically a raised, rounded roof to accomodate helmeted drivers. It was later replaced by the famous ‘double-bubble’ arrangement in the 50’s. The ‘Panoramica’ style was invented by Zagato designer, Vieri Rapi. Ferrari 166 MM Panoramica Zagato. It was also the first…
916 2.0 JTS not for Japan
Neither Alfa Romeo GTV nor Spider 2.0 JTS were offered new in Japan. Almost all of the second-hand offerings of the Phase 3 (MY. 2003) cars are either 3.2 V6 or 2.0 T.Spark. Used car selling sites like goo-net-echange.com do not even offer an option to search for such a version. Because Phase 3 2.0…
GTV Alfa Corse n.55 Nero
Alfa Romeo GTV Alfa Corse n.55 in Nero recently auctioned. One of only 3 found in black. Modified front spoiler and added Zender side vents. Some Corse cars were made on MY’97 GTV 2.0 V6 TB, Phase 1b. MVS: 163.809.0.0 – GTV 2.0 TB V6 E2 MEDIO 74DBA Interior 446 Anthracite Leather Find out more…
Spider Sport
Alfa Romeo Spider Sport for sale on AutoScout24 632 Nero Met. 163.380.0.0 – SPIDER 2.0 TS 16V E3 SPORT LIMITED EDITION 2002 2.0 TS AR 32310 Red, perforated leather MOMO seats with red stitching and black facia (491 Red Leather) Black manual hood Side skirts and front wings from Zender More on Spider Sport (Sport…
Maserati by Pininfarina
When Pinin Farina designed Maserati A6 1500 with it’s distinctive triple portholes on front wings in 1947, it would become something quintessential to Maserati after 2003, and is now exhibited on every, even non-Pininfarina, trident-adorned car. Those three portholes were first seen on a prototype A6 with covered headlights, also from 1947. After A6 series…
GTV Cup n.236
Alfa Romeo GTV Cup 2.0 TS n. 236 for sale on Autoscout24 Find out more about this limited edition GTV Cup:
GTV Alfa Corse n.54
Alfa Romeo GTV Alfa Corse n.54 in Rosso pictures from Motoaki. Thanks to Motoaki providing VIN plate photo I was able to research that later Alfa Corse cars were made on MY’97 GTV 2.0 V6 TB, Phase 1b. 163.809.0.0 – GTV 2.0 TB V6 E2 MEDIO 74DBA Find out more about this limited edition GTV…
GTV Lux
Alfa Romeo GTV Lux for sale on AutoScout24 More on GTV Lux (Elegant Limited Edition 2002)
Abarth SE 031
Abarth SE 031. Prototype based on Fiat 131, precursor to Fiat Abarth 131 Rally. Group 5. 3.5 L (3.481 cc) V6 developing 270 PS at 6.800 rpm. 5-speed manual ZF transaxle gearbox. Designed by Bertone. In 1975 won Giro d’Italia automobilistico with Giorgio Pianta.
Maserati Spyder 90th Anniversary
2004-2005 Maserati Spyder 90th Anniversary 181 made. 90 for North America 90 for ROW (Including 15 RHD). M138ADE, engine M138 ‘Maserati Anniversary 90’ script on dials Oval Maserati logos on front wings Special carbon-fibre rollover bar fairings Blue hood Light grey headlamp insides Exclusive colour: Blu Anniversary (Some were made in Grigio Touring) Interior colour:…
916 brochures photo edit part 3
916 brochures photo edit part 3 Not only they made a Phase 2b car out of an early Phase 1, but they tried to pass it as a Sport limited edition with pearlescent Rosso Miro. Also Phase 2 scudetto mesh is very different.
Limited editions from Japan part 11
Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due Colours: 258 Giallo Ginestra or 570 Arancio Interior: 199 Black-grey cloth MVS: 183.839.0.0 – 1750 MPI 16V CF2 – GIAPPONE Year: 2000 M1 1.8 16V (183A1000) Number made: 1596 MVS: 183.530.0.0 – 1750 MPI 16V CF3 – GIAPPONE Year: 2001 M2 1.8 16V (188A6000) Number made: 61 Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due…
Lancia Delta Evo 3 Viola
Lancia Delta HF integrale Evo 3 ‘Viola’. 237 CV. One-off prototype made by Maggiora.