Joe Elliott

HEY EVERYONE! Just a quick note to say sorry I haven’t posted any new comics for a bit. It’s only because I’ve been super busy working on some fun and exciting things, and hopefully you’ll like those too! In the meantime, here’s a #TBT from the archive. XO, Liz

This 1977 Ferrari 308 GT4 (chassis 308CT613928) wears faded paint and a tired interior, but the seller insists that it’s in perfect running and driving condition. The ad seems to suggest that some service records may be available, but with no specific maintenance details, a thorough, professional PPI will definitely be in order–it always would be on a Ferrari, especially a 40 year old example with no history. Still, the car does appear to be straight and complete, and provided rust isn’t too bad, it could be well bought at this ask. Find it here on Craigslist in Sugar Land, Texas for $32,500 OBO.

Originally marketed as a Dino, Maranello brought these cars under the Ferrari flag for 1976, meaning the badges seen here are correct. Paint is very faded, though the seller believes that it will buff out, further claiming that clear coat remains in good shape. Tires look old and nearly bald, though the seller insists that it’s driven frequently to keep fluids circulated.

Trim appears complete as well, and though rubber bumpers are somewhat faded, they don’t show any ugly gouges or warpage, either. Trim looks to be both complete and serviceable, with no apparent cracked lenses or other issues. Glass seems to be fully accounted for as well, Note the grille lying on the ground, as well as the OEM wheels.

The interior will need to be redone, as both the driver’s and rear seats are in rough shape. The front passenger item seems to be holding up rather well however, as does the center console and switchgear. The dash show some peeling leather near the windshield, but likewise looks pretty good otherwise. The steering wheel isn’t correct, and chintzy chrome plastic speaker grilles should ideally be replaced with something more subtle and period correct.

Says the seller: “Runs and drives perfect. I have a lot of the service work that was done to it. The car’s motor is in perfect shape, all original, and has been kept running good for a long time.” It sounds as if they may be referring to maintenance records, though no further info is provided. The air cleaner assembly has obviously seen better days, as has cam cover finish, though neither are necessarily indicative of neglect–things tend to get pretty hot in the engine bays of mid-engine cars, and factory finishes often suffer. Mileage is given as an impressive 93k. Hagerty says even a number four car should be valued at about $38k, and though this one’s not quite at that level, if mechanicals are as good as claimed it could be worth consideration.

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This 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is a track prepped car with extensive engine, suspension, and further performance modifications. Spec highlights include Brembo front brakes and a rebuilt close-ratio transaxle. Described as loud, fast, and track ready, the seller adds that there are only a few needs such as tires and rear wheel bearings. Complete with a side exit exhaust and title, this GTV6 is sold with a logbook and its own trailer. Find it here on Craigslist in Ann Arbor, Michigan for $10,500.

Paint isn’t in the greatest condition, but it’s fine for a tracker, and the seller claims there is no rust and that the car has never been hit. Headlights and taillights are in place and are said to be functional, and none of the windows appear broken. Bumpers are in good shape, and side indicators are intact as well. The center engine cover is propped up, and the hood fitment appears a little off in the photos. The 15″ Stilauto wheels suit the car very well, but their R-compound tires need to be replaced according to the seller.

Inside, the cabin has been stripped down completely, with carpets, door panels, and rear seats removed. The dashboard is a custom vacuum-formed piece. A full cage with side beams is easy to spot here, and important controls have been relocated between the seats. A fuel cell occupies the rear of the cabin, and it’s said to have have a new fuel pump, filter, and lines.

Engine details are slim, but it runs later model valve covers, possibly indicating it isn’t the stock 2.5. The Busso V6 exhales through custom headers and exhaust, and the seller claims that the close-ratio transaxle shifts smoothly with no grinding, aided by a rebuild which addressed the synchros. Front and rear suspension has been rebuilt as well, using OEM components. An oil cooler, Koni front and Bilstein rear shocks, and custom brake ducting are listed as well. Currently the thermostat is removed for hot track runs, but is included in the sale.

Maintenance info isn’t provided, but the seller says that there are an “unbelievable” amount of receipts. As is often the case with track machines, a large number of spares are available including engines, transaxles, and clutch components.

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This 1972 Fiat 616 (chassis 101905) is sold with little history, but is likely to have been converted to a wrecker from new, or at least very nearly-so. There’s no word on when it was imported, but it’s safe to guess that fresh-looking paint with Abarth Servizio Corse graphics was applied as part of a recent cosmetic refurb. A four-cylinder diesel/4-speed manual transmission-equipped truck, the ad claims that both engine and gearbox are in excellent working order. Find it here on eBay in Lakeland, Florida with reserve not met. Special thanks to BaT reader Hank R. for this submission.

There’s no word on hydraulics health, but the wrecking boom and its controls all appear to be fully intact. Note the stabilizer jacks as well. Though a lack of detailed history leads one to presume that it served a more mundane role back in Europe, the track service livery is definitely a cool touch, and this truck would not look out of place in old Kodachrome images of Monza, Spa, or the Nurburgring.

The interior looks quite well-kept, with excellent upholstery, rubber flooring, a crack-free dash, clear, simple instrumentation, and an interesting switchgear console mounted just above the gently raked shift lever mounting.

Power comes from an unspecified diesel four-cylinder, which is likely to be either a 2.6 or 3.5 liter delivering between 62-82 HP. Torque figures are a bit harder to come by, but should be a good 20% higher across the board. The ad says that both engine and gearbox “perform magnificently,” but no maintenance details are provided.

Further said to be ready to use as-is, all it needs now is an Abarth works rally clone 124 Spider hanging from that big hook.