Automobile historians like me constantly celebrate the weird and wonderful of the automobile world, the cars that broke new ground in terms of style or technology. The little Fiat 850, however, definitely wasn’t such a thing… — It’s fair to say that, had Fiat’s engineering supremo had his way, the Fiat 850 wouldn’t have happened. The rewards of conformity Dante Giacosa had been championing front-wheel drive at Fiat for some time already, and the launch of Alec Issigonis’s Mini in 1959 clearly showed it was the way of the future.

If there’s an Alfa 75 to rule them all, it’s the Turbo Evoluzione IMSA race car, and its story is intertwined with the race it was specifically designed to win… — Launched in 1985 in coincidence with the Marque’s 75th anniversary, the Alfa 75’s combination of sporting look, lusty engines, and handling prowess made it a commercial success in Italy, where its status as arguably the last “classic” Alfa Romeo has ensured the preservation of many examples to this day.

The Lancia Stratos is a motorsport legend, a coveted and precious collectors’ item, and five decades on keeps inspiring many automobile designers. — Not bad for a car that, in the period, Lancia didn’t really want to make and that customers didn’t want to buy. Buckle up, as this is the story of the legendary Lancia Stratos… Showing Off Our story begins in late 1969 when Lancia, crushed by an unsustainable debt burden, was rescued…

The Spider has perhaps been Alfa’s finest ambassador in the world’s markets, thanks to its various appearances in cinema and television and its unrivaled panache. If you’ve ever wondered about their story, you’re in the right place… — Cars don’t get more Italian than a classic Alfa Romeo Spider. Produced between 1966 and 1993, the Spider had the longest lifespan of any Alfa Romeo model, yet, with just over 120.000 units sold, it very likely didn’t do much for the Company’s bottom line.

I’ve waited for an awfully long time to be finally allowed inside Stellantis’ Heritage Hub: the space where the former Fiat and Lancia vehicle collections are preserved. But it’s been worth it… — Good things come to those who wait, as the saying goes. I’ve waited for an awfully long time to be finally allowed inside Stellantis’ Heritage Hub: the space where the former Fiat and Lancia vehicle collections are preserved. But boy, if it’s been worth it…

The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is widely considered one of the prettiest, most desirable cars ever made. Yet the “Type 33” project spanned over a decade, a complex story that’s rarely been told… Until now. — Despite its minuscule production numbers, the 33 Stradale is now firmly ingrained in most enthusiasts’ wet dreams, thanks to its frequent exposure on promotional material alongside the 8C Competizione and the mid-engined 4C, whose design was directly inspired by Franco Scaglione’s masterpiece.

What keeps fascinating me about Alfa Romeo’s history is its bewildering scope and variety. Alfa’s engineers would never stop trying despite perennially shaky finances, company infighting, and management upheavals, and the Giulia TZ is one of those stories. — Work on what would become the Giulia TZ started in 1960, the same year the lightweight Giulietta Sprint Zagato became part of the official Alfa Romeo model catalog.

The stunning Disco Volante from 1952 is one of the most photographed cars in Alfa Romeo’s museum. Seventy years after its construction, its voluptuous curves keep amazing and inspiring the public’s imagination. Here’s the story of the fabulous Alfa Romeo Disco Volante… — Yet, for all the success it enjoyed as a design statement, this Alfa’s story is also one of wasted potential, as it never got the chance to fulfill its promise of racing victories. Here’s the story of the fabulous Alfa Romeo Disco Volante…

If you were to choose a nameplate that, above all others, best encapsulates what Alfa Romeo stands for, nobody could blame you for picking the original Giulietta from the 1950s. Let’s discover five little-known facts about this seminal Alfa model. — Fun to drive, technically sophisticated, and, in most versions at least, drop-dead gorgeous to look at, the Giulietta represents Italy’s incredible post-war renaissance better than perhaps anything else. …