Apr
12
In case you haven’t figured us out yet, we are big fans of the 912. There have been some really nice ones here at Mint and they all seem to find a home easily. And there is a good reason for that. The 912 has the same beautifully classic lines of the 911. Most people won’t know it is a lowly but spirited 4-cylinder. Read More
Apr
12
Alfa Romeo went from Giulietta to Giulia in 1962 with an updated 1600cc engine, a 5-speed and some modifications underneath it all. A Giulia Spider sports a hood bulge and looking under the hood, you can find the 105 chassis number stamped on the firewall. Like any Alfa or sports car from this era, rust is an issue. Inspect every car carefully for rot in the rocker panels and the windshield area. Today’s offering came from Frank K. and his favorite seller. And it is a real mind-bender. Read More
Apr
12
Herbert Austin was one of the pioneers of the British Motorcar industry. He ran Wolseley and left after a dispute with his partners. In 1905 he founded his own company using his own name. Around the same time, William Morris (not the agent), got into the business. He was pretty successful despite the Depression. By 1930, the Austin was the most produced car in Great Britain. In 1929 The American Austin Company was founded. They were going to build the Austin Seven under license from the Austin Motor Company. They had a short run, filing for bankruptcy in 1934. Read More
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