Alfa Romeo All the Cars
The story of Alfa Romeo, the prestigious Italian marque which created
some of the most memorable cars of all time during its 100 year-plus
history, is told by specification after specification in a "virtual
gallery" of many of the models produced by the company, both road-goers
and racers. The 1750 GS of the 1930s, the 8C 2900 B, the Giulietta, the
Giulia, the 33s, the Alfettas right up to the most modern 8C
Competizione are just some of the cars that find a place in this long
catalog in which the illustrations of Michele Leonello, the
authoritative car designer, come together with the words of Lorenzo
Ardizio, the expert on the history of Alfa Romeo.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Gold Portfolio 1954-1965
Experts from four continents pass judgement on one of the most
charismatic cars ever built, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and the early
Giulia range of cars. They became one of the most desirable and popular
of the Italian genre. Included are road and comparison tests, technical
and performance data, owner?s reports and complete specifications plus
advice on acquiring and restoring a Giulietta.
Without the arrival of the Giulietta it would be safe to say that Alfa
Romeo might not have survived the 50s. Some people may think that
statement a little dramatic but there is a large grain of truth in it.
The 1900 saloon had established the template that would be used by Alfa
right through until the Alfettas of the 70s. As good as the 1900 was,
the key people at the company knew that what was required was a smaller
range using the same mechanical layout. The result of these studies was
the design and development of a completely new DOHC 1.3 litre engine
that would drive the rear wheels through a four-speed (later upgraded to
a five-speed) gearbox. It was to power a model that would be positioned
above the Fiats in a niche that was occupied by Alfa?s rival Lancia.
Between them they created the premium small car market.
The Giulietta, having celebrating its 50th Anniversary (1954-2004), set
the template for all future Alfas insofar as they were spirited and
nimble cars to drive fast and they had oodles of that Italian
temperament for which they were justly famous. Included are road and
comparison tests, owner's reports plus advice on acquiring & restoring a
Giulietta. 176 pages with 16 pages in colour.
