First envisaged in the Sixties by a rising, confident Alfa Romeo, the Alfa 6 was finally launched in 1979 by a far different company: one fighting an uphill battle for its own survival against formidable odds. Misunderstood and underappreciated in period, this model is now, forty years after its launch, finally gaining appreciation among the most ardent Alfa Romeo fans... Automotive Designer and Historian Matteo Licata tries to finally set the record straight about this often maligned Alfa Romeo model, with a book rigorously based on original documents from the period.

First envisaged in the Sixties by a rising, confident Alfa Romeo, the Alfa 6 was finally launched in 1979 by a far different company: one fighting an uphill battle for its own survival against formidable odds. Misunderstood and underappreciated in period, this model is now, forty years after its launch, finally gaining appreciation among the most ardent Alfa Romeo fans... Automotive Designer and Historian Matteo Licata tries to finally set the record straight about this often maligned Alfa Romeo model, with a book rigorously based on original documents from the period.

This book is the first detailed account of the 1980s joint venture between Alfa Romeo and Nissan.Mired in political controversy from the get-go, the joint venture produced two identical cars based on the Nissan Cherry but built in Italy and equipped with Alfa Romeo running gear. The Alfa Romeo Arna and the Nissan Cherry Europe sold poorly and the venture, which ended in 1987, has been ridiculed ever since.Alfa Romeo historian sets the record straight on the Arna with this extensive research based on period documents, to separate the facts from the misconceptions once and for all.

This book covers the almost unknown Alfa flagship of the late 70s, filling, therefore, a gap. Considering the strong author's background, the book is much focused on the history of the project and the design. On the other hand, the book lacks some details: a summary table of the tech specs of the model in its history. But you can find the original output and torque curves - a little too small, in truth. First envisaged in the Sixties by a rising, confident Alfa Romeo, the Alfa 6 was finally launched in 1979 by a far different company: one fighting an uphill battle for its own survival against formidable odds. Misunderstood and underappreciated in the period, this model is now, forty years after its launch, finally gaining appreciation among the most ardent Alfa Romeo fans...

Alfa Romeo 916 GTV and Spider traces the complete story of the Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider models produced between 1994 - 2005, commonly known to enthusiasts by the manufacturer's project code as the 916 series. The 916 models would always be controversial - they replaced the iconic Spider, the best-selling Alfa Romeo sports model of all time, and the brand-establishing Alfetta GTV. Sharing components and a platform with a humble Fiat hatchback, would the cars ever be considered 'real' Alfa Romeos? The cars were critically acclaimed, and, though they faced tough competition in the late 1990s from the likes of the Audi TT, they remained in production for over a decade. Topics covered include: Full history of the 916 series GTV and Spider models; Design, development and evolution of the models from 1994 - 2005; Participation of the GTV in motorsport; Model variations in depth through all three facelifts; Previously unpublished production figures, and chassis numbers for the desirable, limited-edition GTV Cup model. Comprehensively researched guide to the entire lifespan of the 916 series.Will appeal to Alfa Romeo and automotive enthusiasts.The history and design process are examined along with an in-depth guide to each of the model variants produced.The cars' current position in the classic car market is considered.Superbly illustrated with 240 colour photographs.Robert Foskett is a life-long Italian car enthusiast with a special interest in Alfa Romeo.

This book covers the almost unknown Alfa flagship of the late 70s, filling, therefore, a gap. Considering the strong author's background, the book is much focused on the history of the project and the design. On the other hand, the book lacks some details: a summary table of the tech specs of the model in its history. But you can find the original output and torque curves - a little too small, in truth. First envisaged in the Sixties by a rising, confident Alfa Romeo, the Alfa 6 was finally launched in 1979 by a far different company: one fighting an uphill battle for its own survival against formidable odds. Misunderstood and underappreciated in the period, this model is now, forty years after its launch, finally gaining appreciation among the most ardent Alfa Romeo fans...