Posts By Pete Accini
Going, going….Ferrari 308 GT4 Goes Under The Hammer
May 3, 2017 | Pete AcciniShannons have a rather lovely Ferrari Dino GT4 available at their Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction.
This beautiful Ferrari 308 GT4 is a very well documented car with a full history from new. It was originally delivered to its South Australian first … Read More
Design Notes – Abarth 124 Spider
March 15, 2017 | Pete AcciniThe new Abarth 124 is a visual treat for any student of automotive design. Hints of the past, up to minute packaging – there is something for everyone.
The rear lights are beautifully executed with a clever body coloured section … Read More
In Australia Since 1922: Bianchi Roadster
October 12, 2016 | Pete AcciniA fantastic pre-war Bianchi Roadstar is currently for sale in Melbourne. This remarkable little survivor was delivered new to Shields Motors way back in 1922.
Here is the full description from the seller:
Bianchi 15 1922 Roadster. Delivered Melbourne to Shields Motors with … Read More
Two Fiats Go Under The Hammer
September 14, 2016 | Pete AcciniThe catalogue for the upcoming Shannons 2016 Melbourne Spring Classic Auction is out now and there are a couple of diminutive Fiats that have attracted our attention.
First up is Lot number 2 and lovely little Fiat 850 sedan from 1967. … Read More
ItalianCar Road Test: 2016 Abarth 595
June 21, 2016 | Pete AcciniAs reported previously on ItalianCar Abarth have just released a new, entry level version of their hot bambino. Named simply the Abarth 595 the new pocket rocket will hit the market at $32,130 including on road costs. We were lucky enough … Read More
Assorted Grab Bag Of Things We Like: White
June 18, 2016 | Pete AcciniWelcome to the first installment of the ItalianCar Assorted grab bag of things we like. Hat tip to the legendary blog Motoring Con Brio (www.motoringconbrio.com) for the idea – hope you don’t mind us borrowing it!
Each edition of the grab … Read More
Happy Birthday Topolino
June 15, 2016 | Pete AcciniFiat a hosting an international event in Turin to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the original Fiat 500 “Topolino” . The even is being organised by the “Ling80” Committee and will take place from the 16th to the 19th of June 2016.
Alfa Romeo Win 2016 Mille Miglia
June 6, 2016 | Pete AcciniA beautiful Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Zagato from 1931 has won the 2016 Mille Miglia recreation. It was one of 3 priceless Alfas that made up the top fiver finishers of the worlds most famous road race.
The winning … Read More
Italian Job Recreation
May 23, 2016 | Pete AcciniTo celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Miura, Lamborghini sent 2 Miuras from its Museum to the beautiful Italian Alps to recreate the opening sequence of the cult movie The Italian Job. The 1969 classic film is a firm favourite … Read More
