Today’s segment has a sample collection of Italian machinery on display at the Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance 2013.  There were many.  They were all very impressive.  For some reason, these really stood out for me…

When I was in my teens, I remember walking into an exotic car dealership and in the main showroom was a brand new, street-version of the famed Lancia Stratos.  Much to my amazement there was a full rally spec version at the Concours.  For some reason, this car just amazes me – it must have been something else to see this machine driven at 10/10ths under the skillful hands of Sandro Munari.

There were some really cool Lamborghinis – the Miura is just stunning.  Somebody had a very unusual Alfa Romeo built on a Viper chassis.  And some other unusual examples…

Update: My friend Michael Y, sent me a little more info about the blue Alfa Romeo Zagato TZ3 Stradale in the gallery below.  “Bellezza necessaria” is what the article states, indeed I agree.  There is no denying this is indeed “la bella maccina” as opposed to what a Viper looks like – don’t get me wrong, Vipers are awesome but there is no comparison.  It’s powered by the Alfa 8C Competizione’s 4.2-liter V8 and has a six-speed sequential gearbox. At only 850 kg (1874 lbs) powered by 414 horsepower.  If you want to read more about the Zagato TZ3 Stradale, CLICK HERE.

Finally, a Ferrari 512…