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  • Alfa’s Forgotten Flagship

    Alfa’s Forgotten Flagship

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    Mikey Snelgar
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    If you were to ask someone who doesn’t spend every waking moment thinking about cars to name a couple of 60s Alfas, the Spider and Giulia Sprint would probably be the first they would mention. However, arguably far more desirable is the Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint; the gorgeous six-cylinder flagship of the 60s Alfa range.…

  • Alfa Romeo’s Monsters – Part 1

    Alfa Romeo’s Monsters – Part 1

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    Mikey Snelgar
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    Since its inception, Alfa Romeo has built up a back catalogue with more beautiful cars than perhaps any other car company in history. Stunners like the T33/2 Stradale Prototipo, Duetto Spider, and Disco Volante immediately spring to mind. However, there are a few cars that, visually at least, don’t line up with the pure works…

  • Monday Money – Just a cool Alfa

    Monday Money – Just a cool Alfa

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    Hakim Driouche
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    Based on the less “exciting” 4-door Alfetta (though I am not sure we should label any 70’s or 80’s Alfa not exciting!), the Alfetta GT or GTV is an awesome looking little fastback coupe designed by Giugiaro and was introduced in 1974 in its first version. Also called the Sprint Veloce, it was offered in…