Alfa Romeo

Author: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
ISBN: 9780764340727
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Alfa Romeo, one of the most famous and renowned carmakers in automobile history, celebrates 100 years of innovation. This fascinating history documents the Milanese automaker, from the exciting racing and sports cars of the twenties and thirties to the equally advanced and sporty sedans, coupes, and convertibles of the fifties and sixties to the present-day range of technically evolved, innovative vehicles. A comprehensive, visual, and informative tour through the make's evolution, this book covers bios of key, company innovators; technical sketches; and plenty of exciting full-color images of a star lineup. For the make's many fans, this journey is filled with passion and fascination.

Nuvolari and the Alfa Romeo

Author: Raymond Briggs
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976668312
Category : Alfa Romeo automobile
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Describes the German Grand Prix of 1935 in which the driving skill of forty-two-year-old Nuvolari helped him defeat faster cars.

Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Author: Chris Martin
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785009095
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 432

Book Description
Launched in 1971, the Alfasud was an all-new departure for Alfa Romeo, both in its design and its execution and became the best-selling model in the history of Alfa Romeo . Originally it was developed with the dual intentions of launching the company into large volume production and providing a more affordable model than their highly regarded sports cars. However, its story was far from straightforward. Although respected for its technically brilliant design and universally praised for its ride and handling, the model never quite reached its full sales potential and its reputation was marred by problems that could not have been foreseen. With over 240 colour photographs, the book includes a brief history of Alfa Romeo to the end of the 1960s. The development of the Alfasud's design and the political reasons for building a new factory are given along with the car's reception from both the press and owners. The evolution of the model from initial prototypes, to the improvements to build quality and performance, including the Giardinetta and Sprint variations are covered as well as Alfasuds in competition. The political and labour problems, as well as the early quality control issues are discussed. Finally, there are numerous specification tables, performance data, chassis numbers, engine codes and colour charts.

Alfa Romeo All the Cars

Author: Lorenzo Ardizio
Publisher: Giorgio Nada Editore
ISBN: 9788879115902
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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 Giulia

Author: Pat Braden
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 9780879385293
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description

Alfa Romeo Arna

Author: Matteo Licata
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781656632500
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
This book is the first detailed account of the 1980s joint venture between Alfa Romeo and Nissan.Mired in political controversy from the get-go, the joint venture produced two identical cars based on the Nissan Cherry but built in Italy and equipped with Alfa Romeo running gear. The Alfa Romeo Arna and the Nissan Cherry Europe sold poorly and the venture, which ended in 1987, has been ridiculed ever since.Alfa Romeo historian sets the record straight on the Arna with this extensive research based on period documents, to separate the facts from the misconceptions once and for all.

F1 Mavericks

Author: Pete Biro
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760362211
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 243

Book Description
F1 Mavericks is the story of the grandest, most influential, and most fondly remembered era in Formula 1 racing as seen through the lens of master motorsports photographer, Pete Biro. The period from 1960 to 1982 saw the greatest technological changes in the history of Formula 1 racing: the transition from front engines to rear engines, narrow-treaded tires, massive racing slicks, zero downforce, and neck-wrenching ground effects—and, of course, a staggering increase in performance and reduction in lap times. In short, the period saw the creation of the modern Formula 1 car. This is also the time when legendary names who defined F1 were out in full force: Jim Clark, Jack Brabham, Dan Gurney, Sir Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Niki Lauda, James Hunt, Bruce McLaren, Jody Scheckter. We’ll see and meet all of them. But F1 Mavericks also focuses on the designers and engineers behind the cars—men like Colin Chapman, Sir Patrick Head, Maurice Philippe, Franco Rochhi, Gordon Murray, and many others. We’ll hear directly from many of them, including a foreword from 1978 F1 World Champion, Mario Andretti. Every chapter is a photographic account of key races throughout the period, supplemented with sidebars featuring key designers and technologies, like wings, ground effects, slick tires, turbochargers, and the Brabham “fan” suction car. F1 Mavericks is an international story, and includes loads of information on designs from Japan (Honda), Britain (McLaren, Tyrrell, Cooper, BRM) Italy (Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo), France (Matra, Ligier, Renault), Germany (Porsche, BMW) and the United States (Eagle, Shadow, Penske, Parnelli). Strap yourself in for the story of the greatest era in Formula 1 racing—it's all here in F1 Mavericks.

Guide to the Identification of Alfa Romeo Cars

Author: Maurizio Tabucchi
Publisher: Nada
ISBN: 9788879112338
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This indispensable new book covers all Alfa Romeo production cars, from 1910 to 1986. Technical and descriptive detail is given for each car, as well as information about the way each model evolved through its lifetime. Within an easy-to-use format, the book offers answers to the most frequently asked questions about Alfa Romeos, and is therefore of great value to potential buyers, collectors and enthusiasts. The photos, which are of the period and therefore completely reliable, provide a further means of comparison to help identification.

Alfa Romeo T33/TT/3

Author: Ian Wagstaff
Publisher: Porter Press
ISBN: 9781907085345
Category : Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
The Alfa Romeo T33/TT/3 was produced by Alfa's Autodelta racing department, under the guidance of Carlo Chiti, to compete in the 1972 World Championship for Makes. Hopes were high, as the previously dominant Group 5 racers (including the Porsche 917s and Ferrari 512s) had been outlawed in favour of 3-litre Group 6 cars, such as the Alfa. However, the Alfas struggled to take the fight to the well-developed and reliable Ferrari 312PBs, though scored regular podium positions. The highlight was a second place in the epic Targa Florio Sicilian road race, where Helmut Marko put in a stirring drive to come within seconds of victory. Marko was driving chassis 115.72.002, the most successful of the T33/TT/3 chassis Alfa Romeo T33/TT/3 tells the full story of the T33/TT/3, with an emphasis on the fascinating history of chassis 115.72.002, which competed in seven world championship rounds in 1972. The car would later have a unique second career on the race circuits and hill climbs of Greece, before racing in Japan and South Africa prior to an eventual return to Europe, where it is still a frequent competitor in historic events. The unique history and success of 115.72.002 makes it a worthy addition to Porter Press's acclaimed Exceptional Cars series.

Illustrated Alfa Romeo

Author: Joe Benson
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 9780879386337
Category : Alfa Romeo automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Illustrated Alfa Romeo Buyers Guide Joe Benson Excellent buying tips, year-by-year and model-by-model examinations of the cars, options, performance data, and much more. Over 2 photos show all the postwar cars, many inside and out. Learn what to look for, what to look out for, and which cars have the best investment potential for you. Includes our unique five-star value rating system. Rated 4 stars by Car Collector. 2nd ed. Sftbd., 7 1/2x 9 1/4, 176 pgs., 28 b&w ill.