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V for Veloce
V for Veloce
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The Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV was designed to be fast. In fact, the “V” in the GTV name is for the word “veloce” which is the Italian word for fast. If you are relatively new to the vintage car market, the Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV is a wonderful project car. If you are on the fence about this classic 1960s model is ideal for your garage, there are some useful websites that can help you make up your mind if this Italian beauty is right for you.
The Alfa Romeo with Character: The 2000
The Alfa Romeo with Character: The 2000
In the 1970s, there were very few cars with character. In the United States, the oil embargo made it difficult to fill the tank, so manufacturers began creating ugly little compact gas sippers. Convertibles were phased out and muscle cars were on their last legs. The auto industry was in a dire place and to make matters worse, the speed limit was dropped to 55 miles per hour. But Italy had a lovely little car called the Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce.
Good Roots Make a Fine Car
Learn about the Alfa Romeo Badge
Learn about the Alfa Romeo Badge
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Even though car fans know the Alfa Romeo brand, the brand has been non-existent in the US for many years. Now that the Fiat Group owns the brand, it will not be long before Alfa Romeo models become recognizable to a new generation. As of this point, just over 80 dealers in the United States will soon be selling the classic Italian lineup. While buyers will not be seeing cars like the Alfa Romeo 164, they will be seeing plenty of Alfa’s with the unusual logo.
How Alfa Romeo Altered the American Driving Experience
How Alfa Romeo Altered the American Driving Experience
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In June of 1947, Road and Track released its first issue to the American public. This issue featured an Alfa Romeo, which was one of the first glimpses that car fans got of the cars that were available overseas. The only other way to see the Italian everyday cars was to travel overseas and see them on the actual road. This was not realistic for the general public, so magazines like this, as well as Car and Driver and Motor Trend, were the only way that drivers in US could see the European offerings.
Know Your Austin Mini
Know Your Austin Mini
Collecting the classic Austin Mini can be a challenge, even for the most knowledgeable collectors. The challenge comes with the fact that it is difficult to actually identify the model and year of the classic British vehicle. Knowing the model and year is important for several reasons, not just to know what car you happen to have in your garage.
Get the Parts You Need
Cars in The Godfather
Cars in The Godfather
There are a few movies that continue have a cult following: Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Godfather. Since this is a blog about cars, you can safely figure out that this blog will be about The Godfather. Not the people. Or the plot. Or the fans. But, the cars. The beautiful cars that made their way into this life-changing three-part film. These are a few of the best:
