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A history of Alfa Romeo cars

Any car enthusiast worth their salt will know the Alfa Romeo brand, but do you know how they got to be one of the world’s most important car manufacturers? Founded one hundred years ago in Milan, the Alfa Romeo brand has recently celebrated its centenary on June 24th 2010. It all began in 1906 when the French car firm Alexandre Darracq decided to join forces with Italian investors and create the Societa Anonima Italiana Darraca (SAID), the roots of the Alfa Romeo brand. Initially the company planned to manufacture their vehicles in Naples, but the site was changed to Milan and a factory was established there instead. A new company began as an offshoot of the business and the manufacturers created the Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili, which would become known as A.L.F.A. The 24 HP was the first break out into the market, designed by Giuseppe Merosi.

With World War I drawing resources elsewhere, the ALFA factory submitted to a cessation in production for three years, recommencing in 1919. Italian entrepreneur and engineer Nicola Romeo became the new director in 1915 and oversaw the war effort, producing munitions in place of motor vehicles. When car production started up once more, Romeo changed the company title to Alfa Romeo and released the first model under this new brand: the Torpedo 20-30. Alfa Romeo entered a golden age, producing high-class racing cars as well as consumer road vehicles. However, in 1928 Romeo left the firm and Alfa struggled to retain its position.

In1932, with government assistance, the Alfa Romeo brand was rescued and they took control of the company’s direction. Under the government of Mussolini, Alfa Romeo became the national car manufacturer but in World War II the factory was badly hit by bombers. Previous production of luxury cars turned into mass-production of popular models. But following the war, Alfa Romeo managed to retain pole position as a leading vehicle at the Grand Prix. In the 1960s it developed the GTA (Gran Turismo Allegerita) which won the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans-Am championship. Despite falling into further financial struggles in the 1970s, the Fiat Group created a new company to manage the production of Alfa Romeo under the Alfa Lancia Industriale S.p.A.  Since February 2007 the company has been part of this group, but part of the Fiat cohort since 1986.

Alfa has long been a respected car model with Alfa Romeos leased and bought the world over and the company continues to stand for quality, elegance and passion.

The Prestige of Italian Sports Cars

Sports cars have proven to be very famous not only to car racers but also to collectors and ordinary people. Though they are generally expensive, no one would like to miss the opportunity of owning at least one model of sports car currently on the market. They are known to be very stylish and extremely fast. There are many sports cars that you can find that are made locally but there are also numerous imported sports cars.
Italian sports cars are notably famous for car racing. They are known not only for their really sleek and stylish appearance but are designed perfectly for car racing. They are stunning visually and known all world-wide. The Italians are famous in designing sports cars that are not only perfect for organised car races but also are also suited for street driving.
One great creation that is an Italian sports car is the Enzo Ferrari. The car has great technology that not another car in the world can beat. Although it has been designed to work very well on racetracks, it has been sold throughout the world as a luxury car and does very well in the streets. The features are made with advanced technology and there are only about 350 cars of this model world-wide.
The molding of the Enzo Ferrari is wind tunneled, sculpting is made of carbon fiber and the engine performs well at high speeds. The magnificent car is the masterpiece of Italian masters. The car has made the dreams of its inventors come true – that was to place this race car in the public’s hands.
Other Italian creations include Lamborghini, Maserati, Iso, Pagani Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Italdesign. All these cars represent the grandeur of the creations of Italians and provide prestige in driving. They all have the grace in every curve, the interiors, and the structure. They look fast even when not in motion. They evolved from great ideas – to drawings and sketches until they became dreams that came true.
If someone would like to really feel the ambiance of a Formula 1 vehicle and experience the speed and enjoyment that comes from the GT Class, then Italian sports cars are definitely the perfect way to attain your aspirations.
Italian sports cars will last and will reign supreme among all of the cars in the world. Sleek, stunning and extravagant is the only way to describe these Italian sports cars. They are expensive but the price is worth it!