Archive
20/06/2020
A Cloud of Regrets
The Alfa Romeo Nuvola Concept, designed by Walter de Silva in 1996, was a stunning sports car with modern features inspired by Alfa Romeo's pre-war models.
19/06/2020
Alex Zandari - A Legendary Racer
This article is a tribute to Alex Zanardi, a former professional driver who suffered a life-changing accident in 2001 that resulted in the amputation of his legs.
19/06/2020
Alfa Romeo: more than a brand, a bank
This article discusses the most expensive Alfa Romeo cars ever sold, with the current world record being set by a 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Lungo Spider by Touring, sold for $19.8 million in 2016. The second-most expensive Alfa Romeo car sold is another 8C 2900, a 1938 Berlinetta Touring, which was sold for €16.7 million (about $19 million) in 2019. The article also briefly mentions the story behind the third-most expensive Alfa Romeo ever sold, an 8C 2300 Monza by Brianza from 1933, which was sold for $11.99 million in 2016. The article concludes with a list of other expensive Alfa Romeo models sold at various auctions.
18/06/2020
I'm racing. No, you're not!
The article discusses the history of the Alfa Romeo Scarabeo, a sports car that was designed in the 1960s to compete in the Sports Prototype Championships and hillclimbs.
17/06/2020
Beautiful and loved. Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider
The article discusses the Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider, two cars that captured the hearts of "Alfisti" since their debut in 1994.
16/06/2020
The incredible story of two Montreals
The article discusses the challenges faced by car designers in creating innovative and artistic designs due to various constraints such as technological requirements, regulations, marketing considerations, and client preferences.
15/06/2020
Alfa Romeo. When aerodynamics means style
This article discusses the history of Alfa Romeo's involvement in aerodynamics during the pre-war years. Despite its success with conventional racers, Alfa Romeo responded to the trend of streamlining by designing the 16C Bimotore.
13/06/2020
Today like yesterday
Federico Goettsche, a next-generation classic car collector and enthusiast, inherited his passion for cars from his family's heritage, particularly from his grandfather, the famous Count Giovanni 'Johnny' Lurani.
12/06/2020
Renault Avantime. A name, a destiny
The Renault Avantime was a concept car presented in 1999 at the Geneva Motor Show and launched on the market in 2001. It combined the bodywork of a three-door coupé with the practicality of an MPV and boasted bold new style features.
11/06/2020