This is a 1972 Fiat 500 R that I bought second-hand, in good condition. A typical Italian car of its era, perfect for city driving and short trips. Simple, affordable, and built with no frills – just the essentials that really matter. It was the car of Italian families and was produced in millions of units. Even today, it is admired at classic car club meetings and enthusiast gatherings, where it represents a true symbol of Italian automotive history.
2001
2004
The 1969 Porsche 911 S, which I owned for about ten years.
It was my dream car, my absolute favourite of all time.
Beautiful, powerful, and demanding a very specific kind of sporty driving due to its rear-mounted, overhanging engine, a layout that gave it a unique balance and character.
That technical peculiarity made it challenging, rewarding, and truly unforgettable behind the wheel. You didn’t just drive it — you learned to respect it.
I took part in several club races and jamboree and wherever it went, it always attracted attention and admiration, both from curious onlookers and seasoned vintage car enthusiasts. A car with a soul, impossible to forget.
1986
1969 Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1300, known in Italy as the “Scalino”, a nickname derived from the small step-like gap along the front edge of the engine bonnet. One of the true sporty Alfa Romeos of its era: elegant, well-balanced, and still highly sought after today, with strong and consistently high market values.
2005
This was my Alfa Romeo GT, which I bought in 2005 in poor condition.
These are the only photos I have showing the restoration process, which was never completed because I sold the car quite early.
It’s a beautiful and fun car, with that typical, unforgettable “Alfa Romeo” charm.
1988
After the Yamaha TT 600, I bought this Husqvarna, what a difference compared to the Japanese one: lighter, more stable at speed, with an engine that seemed to have endless power. On the downside, it wasn’t very nimble on tight and technical trails. But when you came out of a wide dirt corner… the more throttle you gave it, the more it stuck to the ground! Amazing!
1984
Porsche 911 S, year 1969, which I bought after the black 912, the four-cylinder. This one had a six-cylinder engine, a whole different story! It was also second-hand, with various jobs to be done, some of which I carried out myself. Lots of fun, lots of power, and I replaced the rear engine boot with the ‘high wing’ version, as the original one was flat.”
These are some owner’s and maintenance manuals from the 1970s for Alfa Romeo and Lancia that I own.
I have many more, and they are all original, in Italian.
2007
Another fun-filled day at the motocross track in Viterbo, Italy.
The challenge is on between:
Paolo, me, riding the old Fantic Caballero TX 190, 50cc (slightly modified and updated in a few parts), wearing a blue Dainese jacket;
Fabio on his Yamaha 50cc with a red Dainese jacket;
Lorenzo on a Honda HM 50, dressed in black.
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Full throttle, pure fun.
