The pictures may not do her justice, but a goddess like this deserves to be captured, however imperfectly.

1962 Maserati 5000 GT by Pietro Frua. Spotted during the weekend in Bologna at Auto e Moto d’Epoca. This Grand Tourer was originally built for and owned by the Aga Khan IV, who ordered it through Maserati's Parisian importer. Undoubtedly one of the finest automobiles ever built.

1960 Austin A40 Farina MkI. The Farina name was never used to market the car; it was added later in reference to Battista Farina.

Farina's design for BMC came at a time when Turin's design studios were essentially consulted by manufacturers of expensive, exotic cars. The A40 is a sort of scaled-down version of e.g. the Austin Cambridge and Morris Oxford, both designed by Farina's studio, but without their extended boots.

If not mistaken, the engine is the BMC's A-Series engine.

It was a refreshing discovery among all the Italian cars on display in Bologna at Auto e Moto d’Epoca. It was for sale at a modest price, probably reflecting the current standing of BMC cars in Italy.

Ford Escort RS2000, built for motorsport. No clue if the basis was a genuine car, but the result is quite something.

According to the seller, the Escort has been stripped down and rebuilt from the ground up. A roll cage, rally-oriented suspension, 13-inch Minilite wheels, and a modified drivetrain leave little doubt about its purpose.

Under the bonnet sits the well-known 2-litre Ford Pinto engine, fitted with twin Weber carburettors and a range of performance upgrades. The result is approximately 235 HP in a car weighing just 980 kg. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a modified four-speed gearbox with revised gear ratios. A nice machine. Spotted over the weekend at Auto e Moto d’Epoca in Bologna.

A dream come true. First one I see in my life. Spotted over the weekend at Auto e Moto d’Epoca in Bologna: 1968 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33.

Powered by a 2-litre V8 producing around 270 HP and capable of reaching 300 kmh, this Alfa Romeo (750.33.014) finished seventh overall at the 1968 24 Hours of Daytona and third at the Targa Florio.

If I'm not mistaken, the car was later modified by Autodelta into a lightweight, open-top version. It continued racing in privateer hands, competing in hill climbs and other events and securing notable class victories before eventually joining the Rosso Bianco Collection.

1979 Lancia Beta Berlina Executive 2000. Pure rarity. First, the Berlina. Everyone wants the Coupé, the HPE, the Montecarlo, or the Spider. Only the Trevi is rarer nowadays. The Berlina is quite rare, because most have been eaten by rust. Second, the Executive trim, especially those amazing seats... unfortunately, I couldn’t get a good photo of them. Spotted over the weekend at Auto e Moto d’Epoca in Bologna.

Alright, alright, not a real one, just a fake. But let's admit it: this combo is splendid. The perfect transporter for your Duetto, right? Even the name fits. Thanks, Caselani. Spotted yesterday in Bologna at Auto e Moto d’Epoca.