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RM Sotherby's sells Alfa Romeo BAT Trio for $15.488m USD

Wednesday 28th October 2020

Our belief that a number pf Alfa Romeo motor cars produced prior to the mid 1970s are true works of art was proved right this evening. Tonight RM Sotherbys presented the the trio o...Read more

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Alfa Romeo 2020 Mille Miglia victory for Father and Son Team

Sunday 25th October 2020

The Father and Son team of Andrea and Roberto Vesco of Italy crossed the finish line at Viale Venezia aboard their 1929 Alfa Romeo 1750SS Zagato to claim first place in this years...Read more

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COVID - 19

Tuesday 24th March 2020

We are in strange and worrying times. Whilst spring is approaching and all outside appears bright and calm, for most people life does not currently reflect this. However difficu...Read more

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RIP Nicola Romeo - 28/04/1876 to 15/08/1938

Thursday 15th August 2019

Nicola Romeo, Founder of Alfa Romeo died this day in 1938. Born on the 28th April 1876 in Sant' Antimo, Italy, Nicola Romeo went on to gain an engineering degree in Napoli i...Read more

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HAGI Index reports rising prices in July 2019

Thursday 1st August 2019

The Historic Automobile Group, index leaders for reporting values within the classic car market worldwide, has posted a 4.4% increase in the value of classic cars (excluding Fe...Read more

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1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B wins Gold at Villa d'Este 2019

Sunday 26th May 2019

The 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B has won this years Gold Cup at Cernobbio on Lake Como, awarded by public vote. The Alfa Romeo also took the coveted prize of Best of Show at last year...Read more

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Alfa Romeo finish first and second in 2019 Mille Miglia

Saturday 18th May 2019

Once again, an Alfa Romeo has won this years Mille Miglia. In fact, the legendary marque took first and second place too, third was taken by a Bugatti, which is a shame, as last ye...Read more

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Alfa Romeo SZ, first time in daylight for 35 years

Friday 1st February 2019

A broken elevator in Turin, Italy, trapped this extremely rare and desirable 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ underground for 35 years. Discovered last November, it was owned by a mech...Read more

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Sauber name to disappear from Formula 1 in 2019 as the team is rebranded - Alfa Romeo Racing.

Thursday 31st January 2019

Alfa's 2018 season title sponsorship of Sauber marked its first major F1 involvement since the 1985 season. This partnership was always intended to expand onto a technical front to...Read more

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Best in Show at Pebble Beach 2018 - 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B by Touring

Sunday 26th August 2018

Commencing on 22nd August 2018, Monterey Car Week has been showcasing hundreds of the most beautiful and rare vintage cars at events and driving tours along the scenic Pacific coas...Read more

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Sergio Marchionne saviour of Fiat has passed away

Wednesday 25th July 2018

The former chief executive of car maker Fiat-Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, has died in hospital in Zurich aged 66. Mr Marchionne saved motor manufacturer Fiat by creating The Fiat...Read more

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Mille Miglia 2018

Tuesday 15th May 2018

Our favourite car from Today's scrutineering at the Mille Miglia in Brescia, Italy. Tomorrow sees the start of the most beautiful race in the world. Good luck to our friends c...Read more

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Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 - C37 car unveiled for the 2018 season

Tuesday 20th February 2018

Alfa Romeo have unveiled their new C37 car and livery for the 2018 season. It marks Alfa Romeos return to top flight motorsport after a 33 year absence. A brand steeped in motorspo...Read more

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1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Speciale by Boano sells for $1.27m at RM Sotherb's Arizona

Sunday 21st January 2018

RM Sotheby's Phoenix, Arizona auction on the 18th and 19th of January achieved $36.5 million of sales and 88% of lots sold. The New Year starts with with a number of US auctions ov...Read more

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Ex Juan Manuel Fangio Alfa Romeo 1900C sells for $616,000 USD

Saturday 20th January 2018

In their 2018 Scottsdale, Arizona sale Gooding & Company sold the third Alfa Romeo 1900C produced and if that was not special enough its originally owned by Juan Manuel Fangio no l...Read more

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Octane issue 176 reviews our RHD 2600 Touring Spider

Tuesday 2nd January 2018

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