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In this video, Henry Catchpole from Hagerty explores the new Giulia Super R 270, a four-seater saloon crafted by the skilled Alfaholics team. This car receives the same care and attention as their other creations but is designed to offer a more comfortable package for four passengers....
A 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B was chosen as this year’s Best of Show at the 27th annual Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. The winner at Saturday’s inaugural Concours de Sport was a 1965 Ford GT40 Mk I. The 2023 event further established the weekend’s focus on celebrating car culture and...
The Sebring 12 Hours Where: Sebring, Florida / Date: April 1, 1967 On the grid before the start is one of two factory Alfa Romeo Tipo 33s. This one would be driven by Andrea de Adamich and Teodoro Zeccoli, though hit would retire at one-third distance. Details: Photo courtesy of: THE...
What is it about a Stradale? Ask most Alfisti what Alfa they’d most like to have in their garage, and a significant percentage will say a Tipo 33 Stradale. I’ll admit, I’m odd, since my choice would be a Giulia TI Super, but the Stradale is a close second even...
Alfa Romeo has announced the introduction of the new Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary models, celebrating 100 years passed since the iconic symbol of Alfa Romeo, the Quadrifoglio, made its racing debut. Limited to just 100 units each globally for the Giulia and Stelvio (200 total), the anniversary...
By late 1955, Alfa’s motorsports engineers had developed the Alfa Romeo 750 Competizione, which was specifically designed for racing. The car was based on the Giulietta and featured a bespoke lightweight aluminum “speedster” body developed by Felice Boano and a boxed steel chassis designed by Carlo Abarth. The running...
The Alfa Romeo SE 048SP was originally developed as a replacement for the Lancia LC2 in the Group C racing category, following the revamp of regulations in 1990. While only one working prototype was ever built, the car boasted impressive features, including the same 3.5 V10 engine found in the...
Before the Ferraris, the Maseratis, the Abarths, and the Lamborghinis, Alfa Romeo was the quintessential Italian sports car maker—and there’s a common consensus that it all started with the 6C 1500 Sport. It was a 1.5-liter straight-six-powered 2-seater built in several specs, including ones with dual overhead camshafts and a...
The 1932 season would be fought without the German cars from Daimler Benz. It would also be one with an open formula which limited only the length of the races to five hours. Building upon the lessons learned with the P2, Jano created the P3. The P3 Monoposto was the...
Known for their competitive spirit and constant experimentation with new ideas, Alfa Romeo embarked on their quest to build a formidable GT sports/racecar exhibiting the very best and most highly developed ideas for that time. Though conceived around the 105 platform, construction would employ a lightweight tubular steel chassis (tubolare)...
Autodelta built around 40 examples of the GTAm (Alleggerita Maggiorata – “lightened enlarged”), with 1750 and 2000cc engines. The GTAm won numerous races before competition grew stronger in 1971. Arthur Schening is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator living in Arlington, VA. Prints are 19″ wide x 13″ tall. They are printed...
In 1962, Alfa Romeo came out with a new machine, the Giulia. It was actually a series of machines. There was the Alfa Giulia Super (sedan), as well as the Sprint, Sprint Speciale and Spider. They were uprated versions of the earlier Giulietta, with an enlarged engine and slightly longer...
Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli have won the 2022 Miglia Miglia. Crew number 46, aboard a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato, repeated the success achieved in the 2021 edition. For Vesco, also first in 2020 alongside his father Roberto, there is the double satisfaction of having conquered a...
Alfa Romeo Logo Evolution Alfa Romeo has a long history in racing that dates back to 1910 and extends to Formula One today. Throughout its 112-year history, many Alfa Romeo drivers have made an indelible mark in the sport. In celebration of International Women’s Day, Alfa Romeo has taken a...
Canossa Racing, the new division of Canossa Events dedicated to all racetrack enthusiasts, has recently acquired Alfa Revival Cup, the well-known Italian racing series dedicated to all Alfa Romeo GT and Tourism cars built from 1947 through 1981 and sanctioned by the Automobile Club of Italy (ACI). The Alfa Revival...
Ercole Spada was one of the most prolific sports car designers of the post-war era. Though his name is not nearly as recognized as Giugiaro, Gandini, or Scaglione, his body of work contains some of the most advanced and memorable designs of the 20th century. With his illustrious career beginning...
The Grand Prix formula changed at the end of 1937 limiting engines to 3-liters (supercharged) or 4.5-liter (unblown) so the 4.5-liter V12 supercharged engines that had been used in the 1936/37 Tipo C Alfa Romeos became redundant. At least two were converted to marine use in racing speedboats and powered...
You sense the elements of Italian style long before you see the first machine in the museum. Even the entrance to the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo (“Alfa Romeo Historical Museum”) is elegant. Inside the distinctive display area, the cars are arranged chronologically from oldest to newest since the beginning of...
When you think of a company like Alfa Romeo, which boasts a century of creating legendary sports cars, the 156 GTA is probably not the first to cross your mind. Sure, it isn’t the most recognized sports car coming from the fabled Milanese company, but it is an important chapter...
Let’s face it, the Alfa Romeo SZ will most likely trigger a fight or flight reaction. A car with such peculiar looks isn’t innately beautiful; it’s an acquired taste. But once you learn how to observe the SZ and look past its menacing demeanor, this special Alfa will uncover an...
Out of the shadows of World War II and its aftermath has come an unique Alfa Romeo sports car flaunting stunning design and engineering. It also reveals secrets that contributed to the design of Enzo Ferrari’s post-war V-12. Among the many pleasures of Alfa Romeo’s 111th-year celebrations is the surprise...
An extremely rare, low-mileage 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ is currently on offer at the U.S. Auction platform of Collecting Cars. Global bidding is ongoing and it will run until November 3, Wednesday. Only 1,036 examples were made by the renowned Italian automaker, Alfa Romeo. Under the hood of the SZ...
Canossa Events, part of Motorsport Network, LLC, and GPS Classic announced the creation of Canossa Racing, a joint venture focused on organizing circuit activities for drivers and classic car enthusiasts. Under the new joint venture, Canossa Racing has also acquired the Alfa Revival Cup, the well-known Italian racing series dedicated...
In 1963, the Giulia Sprint GT was first shown to the press at Alfa’s recently opened plant in Arese, followed later that month when the public got a look at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The body was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone and the look was a progression and...
Bonhams Festival of Speed Sale will see three track legends on offer, including the last Alfa Romeo to campaign in the most famous and grueling road race, the Le Mans 24 Hours. The Bonhams Festival of Speed Sale will be conducted on 9 July as a traditional live auction. Bids will be accepted...
Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli, driving a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport, won the 1000 Miglia 2021, after almost 1800 km through some of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Andrea Vesco already has three victories to his credit, all in Alfa Romeos. After winning earlier editions with...
On the Bubble One of the most exciting relationships in sports car history is that of Alfa Romeo and Zagato. From the earliest days of the Alfa Romeo brand, local coachbuilder Zagato was in touch with the demands of Alfa’s clientele. The designers and craftsmen at Zagato created exquisitely proportioned...
The 1971 Mid-Ohio Trans-Am Where: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course / Date: June 7, 1970 Horst Kwech was a leading driver in the Under 2-Liter category with an Alfa Romeo GTA. He finished second here to his teammate Bert Everett. Details: Photo courtesy of: THE KLEMANTASKI COLLECTION Address: PO Box 8204, Stamford, CT 06905...
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering will return to Quail Lodge & Golf Club on Friday, August 13, 2021. The event will honor the “50th Anniversary of the Alfa Romeo Montreal” and “Automotive Couture, French Cars Featuring the 50th Anniversary of the Citroën SM.” “The Peninsula Signature Events team is excited for...
Robert Opron passed away last month, tragically from complications due to Covid 19. His body of work would certainly warrant significantly more detailed coverage on his illustrious career than I can offer in this column, but I believe a most fitting tribute to his career can be summarized in the...
