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Alfa's First Turbo

Few cars have fascinated me more than this all-original, unrestored piece of Alfa history: the first turbocharged road-going Alfa Romeo....

Matteo Licata

Jun 4

Turismo Internazionale

It's safe to say that Alfa Romeos are much more than simple means of transportation, but some Alfas are more special than others....

Matteo Licata

May 29

The World's Sexiest Cop Cars

Alfa Romeos are all about driving, so one hardly ever imagines being seated anywhere else than at the front. But there are some Alfas in...

Matteo Licata

May 21

Allestimento Speciale Numerato

To say that the Alfa 75 is an enthusiasts' darling is perhaps an understatement. The Italian Alfisti worship this car, and there are...

Matteo Licata

May 14

The Fiat That Conquered the World

The history of the automobile is full of exciting cars that broke new ground in terms of style or masterpieces of creative engineering...

Matteo Licata

May 7

The French Connection

Of all the times Maserati has changed hands, the seven years the Trident spent under Citroen's control are perhaps the most overlooked...

Matteo Licata

Apr 30

Lancia Fulvia Coupé "Series 2"

The Fulvia Coupé is one of the most beloved classic Lancia models of all, and it's easy to see why. It's got motorsport pedigree to...

The Timeless Charm of the Alfa Romeo GT Junior

Matteo Licata

Apr 23

The Timeless Charm of the Alfa Romeo GT Junior

The iconic Alfa Romeo Bertone coupés from the "105-Series" have become a firm favorite on the international classic car market, and it's...

Matteo Licata

Apr 20

Italy's Least Known Monument

This website often celebrates the best and greatest from the era in which Turin, in Northwestern Italy, was an automotive history hotbed....

Failing Greatly: The Story Of The Lancia Montecarlo

Matteo Licata

Apr 18

Failing Greatly: The Story Of The Lancia Montecarlo

It may be hard to believe now that it's a coveted classic, but the Lancia Beta Montecarlo did not prove popular with buyers in the...

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