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ALFA ROMEO

CARS FOR PASSION

Walter De Silva

ISBN 978-88-7792-215-1

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Publication: 1 APRIL 2024 (LATE)
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ISBN: 9788877922151
Price: £75
Binding: Hardback

Format: 283 x 236 mm
Extent: 240 pp
Illustrated: Fully illustrated
Thema: SMF Motor Sports

Not only thanks to a lengthy and charming preface by Walter De
Silva, “Alfa Romeo – Automobili per passione” is a new updated
edition, not a simple reprint of an out-of-print volume. The renowned
Milanese designer introduces the reader to the Alfa of his years
(1986/1998), when he was head of the Centro Stile and created
fascinating concept cars such as Proteo and Nuvola, together with
enormously successful products such as the 156 and the 147, before
intentionally abandoning the company, which had become less and
less… Milanese from an operational point of view, turning into a
“satellite” of the Fiat Group.

The new edition of the book, enriched with unpublished and more
extensive photographs, as well as further historical details, illustrates
the entire story of Alfa Romeo from its birth in 1910, up to the present
day, with its entry into the large Stellantis Group. It is an exciting
Language: Italian / English account, with a sort of “story within a story” represented by the
chapter dedicated to the “Biscione” brand’s participation in all the
Mille Miglia that took place between 1927 and ’57. In what is
considered the most famous car race in history, Alfa holds the record
for the number of victories (11), with an always decisive presence.

The text contains the story of all the models produced by Alfa, both
production and racing, including those which remained in prototype
status. Ample space is also given to the protagonists who made the
Milanese company great but even those few figures (unfortunately
crucial) who in some periods took advantage of their power to exploit
the brand for political purposes have not been neglected. Alfa was
in fact “nationalized” from the post-war period to 1986 and in the last
years of this period, it was subject to state conditioning.
The great names of Alfa include enlightened presidents such as
Sales: Star Book Sales LLP Nicola Romeo, founder of the company and creator of a legend that
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E: enquiries@starbooksales.com Luraghi, who continued a motoring history made of love,
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Orders: Combined Book Services Ltd. Other “essential men”, such as Enzo Ferrari (racing driver and later
Email: orders@combook.co.uk “instigator of ideas” and head of sporting activities) and numerous,
Phone: 01892 837171 unforgettable technicians, are also given prominence: we remember
(but the list could be longer) Vittorio Jano, Orazio Satta, Gian Paolo
Prices and specifications are provisional and are subject to change Garcéa, Giuseppe Busso, Rudolf Hruska and Carlo Chiti. A book
without notice. 06/03/2024
dictated by passion as well as respect and admiration for those who
created cars that have entered the hearts of enthusiasts.