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Tazio Nuvolari (1892-1953), known as "The Flying Mantuan," was one of the greatest racing drivers and motorcyclists of all time.

Famous for his daring driving style and for perfecting the power-slide technique, he tied his name to historic brands such as Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and Auto Union.
Among his most epic feats, his victory at the 1930 Mille Miglia stands out, achieved by overtaking his rival Achille Varzi in the dark with his headlights switched off just before the finish line. In 1935, he delivered his masterpiece at the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring circuit: behind the wheel of an outdated Alfa Romeo, he beat the overwhelming dominance of the unbeatable German Mercedes and Auto Union cars against all odds and in front of their home crowd.

Renowned for his incredible tenacity, he was capable of driving even while wearing a plaster cast or without a steering wheel, using only a wrench just to avoid retiring. His figure has become an immortal symbol of audacity and pure passion, even inspiring famous popular songs. He passed away on August 11, 1953, leaving behind an unreachable legend that continues to fascinate motorsport enthusiasts around the world.

Today, 73 years after his passing, we remember him through these photos colorized thanks to artificial intelligence.



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What if... Alfa Romeo cars and its most important figures were the stars of the greatest works of art?
Here is how we imagined the results!







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The world of Alfa Romeo never ceases to amaze: renowned as a brand synonymous with elegance and sportiness, the *Biscione* conceals—within its history—milestones of automotive evolution and design that are either extremely rare or little known. Here, then, are five Alfa Romeos for you to discover—cars that few of you have likely ever had the chance to see...



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8C Scalabroni Barchetta

Designed by engineer Enrique Scalabroni (ex-Ferrari/Williams F1), this is a special handcrafted high-performance car built on a tubular chassis and powered by a potent Alfa Romeo V8 engine. Created as a modern homage to classic race barchettas, it features an essential aluminum and carbon-fiber body stripped of a windshield, doors, and traditional comforts. With a featherlight weight and aggressive aerodynamic setup, this one-off creation was built purely for track use. It stands as one of the rarest, purest, and most radical custom interpretations ever built around 8C components.

Castagna Vittoria

Unveiled at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show, the Vittoria is a one-off coachbuilt car created to mark the revival of Milan's historic Carrozzeria Castagna. Built on the mechanical platform of the Alfa Romeo 75, it housed the legendary 3.0-liter V6 "Busso" engine tuned to roughly 255 hp. The bodywork featured a futuristic, angular design hand-beaten in aluminum over composite structures, paired with a luxurious wood and leather interior. Having covered barely two thousand kilometers, it remains one of the most extravagant and sought-after 1990s concepts for collectors.

Giulia "Severtail" (Carrozzeria Casale)

The "Severtail" (literally coda tronca or truncated tail) was an original coachbuilt creation built in 1967 by the artisan Carrozzeria Casale of Turin on an Alfa Romeo Giulia base. The car was designed applying the principles of Kammback aerodynamics to reduce turbulence at high speeds. It stood out for its sloping roofline terminating in a sharp, abrupt rear end that contrasted sharply with standard factory models. Produced as an extremely rare coachbuilt design study, it remains an elusive an

La vincitrice del Concorso del 1° Raduno Alfa Romeo Italian Style (18 Luglio - Forte di Vinadio): la Alfa Romeo 4C della nostra amica Barbara.
È stata l'auto più votata dal pubblico tra le oltre 40 presenti, la quale si è aggiudicata il primo premio assoluto.

La 4C è una supercar essenziale progettata per offrire un'esperienza di guida pura e senza filtri. Il suo vero punto di forza è la monoscocca in fibra di carbonio di soli 65 kg, che limita il peso totale a 895 kg a secco. Spinta da un motore 1.75 turbo da 240 CV in posizione centrale, scatta da 0 a 100 km/h in 4,5 secondi. Priva di servosterzo per garantire un feeling diretto con l'asfalto, è stata prodotta sia in versione Coupé che Spider. Oggi è considerata un classico moderno e un pezzo da collezione altamente ricercato dagli appassionati.

Grazie ad Alex Casale per le foto.



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L'Alfa Romeo Montréal nasce come prototipo senza nome per l'Esposizione Universale del 1967 a Montreal, ideata per incarnare la massima espressione dell'automobile dell'epoca. L'entusiasmo del pubblico spinge il Biscione a produrla in serie dal 1970 al 1977, battezzandola in onore della città canadese.

Il suo stile iconico porta la firma di Marcello Gandini, giovane designer alla Bertone, caratterizzato da linee avveniristiche e da una distintiva griglia anteriore "a persiana" che nasconde i quattro fari.
Il cofano custodisce un nobile V8 da 2,6 litri da 200 CV, derivato direttamente dalla leggendaria 33 da competizione e abbinato a un cambio ZF a 5 marce.
Basata sul telaio della Giulia Sprint GT, la Montréal offriva prestazioni elevate con una velocità massima superiore ai 220 km/h e un sound inconfondibile.

Nonostante la straordinaria raffinatezza tecnica, la sua carriera commerciale fu frenata dalla crisi petrolifera del 1973, limitando la produzione a soli 3.925 esemplari. Oggi rappresenta una Gran Turismo d'epoca tra le più affascinanti, ricercate e apprezzate dai collezionisti di tutto il mondo.

La protagonista delle foto di Alex Casale è la Montréal del nostro amico Pierluca, partecipante del 1° Raduno Alfa Romeo Italian Style.



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Here is a concept for a potential future Alfa Romeo Barchetta, created by Marcel Burger, a member of our Facebook group. We absolutely love it, what do you think: do you like it?

Let us know in the comments!



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Over the last ten years, automotive collecting has crowned Alfa Romeo, turning several models featuring the Biscione badge into true investment assets. Here is the ranking of the 5 Alfa Romeos that have experienced the highest revaluation in the recent market, ordered from fifth to first position:

5️⃣ Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT / GTV "Scalino" (1960s/1970s)

The icon designed by Giugiaro for Bertone has seen its market values explode thanks to strong overseas demand and the timeless appeal of the twin-cam engine. Rising from around €20,000 ten years ago to its current €50,000 – €75,000, it represents the classic vintage model with the highest percentage increase (+150% and beyond).

4️⃣ Alfa Romeo 4C (2013 – 2020)

A pocket-sized, lightweight supercar featuring a carbon-fiber monocoque and no power steering. With the end of its production run and the rise of electrification, enthusiasts realized how rare its pure analog formula really is: from €45,000 as a recent used car, its market values now range between €70,000 and over €90,000.

3️⃣ Alfa Romeo SZ / RZ "Il Mostro" (1989 – 1993)

Angular and provocative design by Zagato, an extremely limited production run, and the unmistakable Busso V6 under the hood. Once an misunderstood car valued at around €50,000 a decade ago, it has been fully reevaluated by the global market, reaching values between €90,000 and €130,000.

2️⃣Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA / GTAm (2021)

Produced in just 500 numbered units, it represents the ultimate modern expression of the high-performance sedan with its 540 hp and Sauber F1-developed aerodynamics. Instead of depreciating like standard production cars, its original list price of €175,000 quickly climbed to auction values between €220,000 and €270,000.

1️⃣Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione / Spider (2007 – 2010).

The undisputed queen of modern collecting for the brand. Built in just 500 coupé and 500 spider units, it combines a breathtaking body design with the roaring sound of a Ferrari/Maserati-derived naturally aspirated V8. Over the last ten years, its value has nearly doubled, rising from €180,000 to consistently reaching €280,000 – €350,000.

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