Lamborghini Urraco or Ferrari Dino 308 GT4

Launched earlier than the GT4, the Lamborghini Urraco is the next closest car in the class - in fact it's a bit too close.
Designed by Lamborghinis favourite, Bertone, the Urraco had an all new mid-ish transverse mounted V8 and was a 2+2 based around a monocoque - and as any Italian car fan knows rust is an issue, especially with uni-construction cars. I prefer Ferrari's approach of a substantial space frame with body panels attached.

I discovered the Urraco before the GT4 and thought that rear quarter was the best thing I'd ever seen. I also think overall they are a better looking car, so why then do I have a GT4 instead? Well the Urraco is on my 'list' but the Ferrari is an easier hobby car to maintain with parts readily available and relatively cheap (relative to what though you may ask - well I'll talk about that next time).

Perhaps they will never be quite as desirable as a Ferrari for this reason, but if you see a cheap one that doesn't have rust and engine issues and you have the skills to run old Italian cars then buy and store it - it's a pretty Lamborghini.

Lamborghini Urraco or Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 - I'll have one of each please!