Category Archives: Alfa Romeo

1970s / 1980s / Alfa Romeo / Australian / British / Chrysler / Italian / Jaguar / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: European and Australian classics in Victoria

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

Italian steel and Australian humidity don’t mix. Continue reading →

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Events: the 4th annual Ventabren Retro Passion show

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

This small, regional show tends to offer an eclectic selection of cars. Continue reading →

1970s / Alfa Romeo / Italian / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Today, this Alfetta has probably been recycled into playground equipment. Continue reading →

1920s / 1950s / 1960s / 1970s / 1980s / 1990s / Alfa Romeo / BMW / British / Citroen / Donnet-Zedel / Fiat / French / German / Italian / MG / Mini / Panhard / Peugeot / Renault / Renault-Alpine / Simca / Vignale / Volkswagen

Events: The fifth annual Velaux Retro car show

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 3 Comments

The highlights from the show included a Vignale Gamine and a clean BMW 318 (e21). Continue reading →

1980s / Alfa Romeo / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Alfa Romeo Spider

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

Parked for over a decade, this Spider ended up being used for parts by an Italian car repair shop. Continue reading →

1960s / Alfa Romeo / Italian / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300TI

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 3 Comments

To this day, this Giulia remains one of the rustiest cars I have ever seen, let alone owned. Continue reading →

1920s / Alfa Romeo / Italian

The story behind Alfa Romeo’s quadrifoglio emblem

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 4 Comments

The quadrifoglio verde traces its roots back to a highly superstitious Alfa Romeo driver. Continue reading →

1960s / 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show / Alfa Romeo / Italian

Live from the Frankfurt Motor Show: Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

Alfa is telling show-goers in Frankfurt that it has been building sports sedans for much longer than BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Continue reading →

1960s / 2010s / Alfa Romeo / Italian / News

News: Alfa Romeo GT/GTV (105-series) gets resto-modded by Alfaholics

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Alfaholics’ custom-built GTV packs a 240-horsepower Twin Spark engine. Continue reading →

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Motorsports: The 16th annual Rallye National du Laragnais

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Ronan Glon • 4 Comments

Held annually, the Rallye National du Laragnais takes place on closed public roads that are narrow, fast-paced and very windy. Continue reading →