Imagine a car with the low, wide and long late-60s proportions of the Maserati Ghibli and Ferrari Daytona, but with nose detailing more evocative of the famous Ferrari 250 GTO. Even the chrome wrap-around bumpers set a perfect late-50s mood that was forever lost to history by the introduction of 5-mph safety bumpers and other pesky requirements for US sale.
The team behind Intermeccanica certainly could, and this machine has a really timeless and special beauty as a result. Powered by a Ford V8, this Turin-made supercar also lacks the badge appeal of any modern Ferrari or Lamborghini. As such, however, it is a rare chance to own a truly rare and special machine at a very reasonable price.
To these eyes, what the Italia Spyder lacks in snob appeal is more than made up for by its delicate beauty and special back-story.
1968 Intermeccanica Italia Spyder
Amelia Island
14 March 2015
Lot 181
1968 Intermeccanica Italia Spyder
$140,000 – $180,000
Photo Credit: Darin Schnabel ©2015 Courtesy of RM Auctions
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