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What was the world’s first ever hot hatchback? Well, Italy invented the genre in 1971 with the fabulous Autobianchi A112 Abarth – and we’ve driven two of these pocket rockets to find out just how fabulous. And talk about handsome: we feature two of Bertone’s finest coupes of all time: a unique Aston Martin DB2/4 and a restored Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale – almost certainly the best in the world. Surely one of the best saloon cars of the 1950s was Lancia’s Aurelia B12 – that’s our verdict after driving a superbly preserved original. We get under the skin of the spectacular Fiat S76 (the infamous ‘Beast of Turin’) and investigate how Ferrari’s ‘Palace Coup’ of 1961 kick-started Modena’s vaunted Motor Valley. We also have a new team car (a super-rare Abarth Punto Scorpione) and a report on Alfa Romeos in New Zealand. Finally, we line you up perfectly for Italian Car Day on 4 May 2024 with a celebration of 30 years of our very own show at the Brooklands site. Don’t miss it!
CONTENTS
AUTOBIANCHI A112 ABARTH – Pocket Rocket twin test
ALFA ROMEO GIULIA SPRINT SPECIALE – Road test of probably the world’s best SS
ALFA ROMEO 156 – Revisiting the 1998 launches of Alfa’s saloon in Lisbon and UK
LANCIA AURELIA B12 – Superior 1950s saloon driven
FERRARI: AFTER THE REVOLUTION – The fallout from the infamous 1961 ‘Palace Coup’
FIAT ‘BEAST OF TURIN’ – Full story of Fiat’s fire-breathing 28-litre S76
BERTONE ASTON MARTIN DB2/4 – Glorious coupe from the pen of Franco Scaglione
ABARTH PUNTO SCORPIONE – Ultra-rare hot hatch on the Team Cars roster
LANCIA YPSILON & ABARTH 600e – News of the latest Italian car launches
AUTO ITALIA AT BROOKLANDS – 30 years of Italian Car Day at Brooklands
NEC CLASSIC SHOW REPORT – Classic Car Show highlights from Birmingham NEC
ALFAS IN NEW ZEALAND – AROC’s 49th Fest Annuale
OBSCURATI – Barison BRM H16: a mysterious F1-powered 1960s supercar

Heart of the Scorpion

Abarth is tapping into its rich heritage by opening a new ‘Classiche’ department. We take a tour around Abarth’s Turin HQ to delve deep into the heart and soul of the scorpion brand Story & images by Chris Rees

Heart of the Scorpion

5 mins

Lusso Or Sport?

Maserati’s executive saloon is relaunched for 2018 with a subtle facelift, more equipment, a power boost and new GranSport/GranLusso versions. Is it better to drive, though?

4 mins

Toy Boy

We survive heckling nuns and comedy proportions as we climb aboard this 1948 Mille Miglia racing Siata-Fiat 750 Spider Corsa.

Toy Boy

7 mins

A-Lister

What should you replace a clunky old Ford Fiesta with? Something from the top drawer, naturally: a tastily modified Alfa Romeo 147 GTA .

7 mins

Wind of Change

Levante is a Mediterranean breeze – we test Maserati’s first-ever SUV in UK-spec right-hand drive form to find out if it’s a breath of fresh air 

Wind of Change

7 mins

Il Mago di Modena

We tell the story of the ‘wizard’ of Modena, Stanguellini, through two of his exceptional and pioneering race cars

Il Mago di Modena

7 mins

Alfa Romeo TZ2

We attempt to shed light on the mysteries of the ultra-rare and delectable TZ2 – and get behind the wheel of one

Alfa Romeo TZ2

4 mins

Tail Sliders

Recent Lamborghinis have majored on four-wheel drive. But there’s a hardcore enthusiast market for rear-wheel drive cars – a great excuse for us to compare three generations of mid-engined rear-drive Lambos: Huracán, Gallardo Balboni and Urraco.

9 mins

Usefully Sporty

Alfa’s new Sports Utility Vehicle has finally landed in the UK. We head to Northern Ireland to put the Stelvio through its paces in right-hook form.

7 mins

Andrea Zagato Face To Face

In an exclusive interview with Andrea Zagato, we find out why Italians don’t believe in perfection, why electric cars are great for designers and how Zagato’s future includes Alfa Romeo.

6 mins

Abarth 124 Spider​​​​​​​

Auto Italia’s Design Consultant Chris Hrabalek Discusses the Finer Points of Automotive Design.

Abarth 124 Spider​​​​​​​

2 mins

The Green Machine

Following the discovery of a pristine Fiat 124 Special in a nunnery we take the opportunity to consider the origins of one of the longest-running production models of all time.

The Green Machine

7 mins

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

At last, Alfa’s BMW X3-rivalling SUV is here. We head to the test track to find out if the Stelvio has the heart of a true Alfa

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

7 mins

Micro Mudpluggers

Three generations of four-wheel drive Pandas prove that you don’t need a ‘Chelsea Tractor’ to be able to go anywhere. Indeed they might just be the most versatile cars ever built.

7 mins

1980s Remix

How two 1980s Alfa saloons have been transformed, using period parts, into much more appealing machines – including a Giulietta 116 converted to V6 power.

7 mins

The Joy of Giulia

After what seems like forever, the all-new Giulia has landed in the UK. No question, this is Alfa’s most significant car in a generation – but how well does it perform on British roads? 

The Joy of Giulia

8 mins

Bewitched

This stunning right-hand drive 1963 Giulia Spider cast such a powerful spell over its owner that he had it restored to Ferrari standards. We tell the story of a 2000-hour, two-year job.

8 mins

Brooklands Autumn Motorsport Festival

Wailing soundtracks from Formula One to rallying, evocative period liveries and plenty of track action came back to the annual motorsport day at Brooklands.

Brooklands Autumn Motorsport Festival

3 mins

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Auto Italia Magazine Description:

PublisherAuto Italia

CategoryAutomotive

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

Auto Italia magazine was created in 1995 as the World’s first specialist publication to celebrate the excellence of Italian automotive design and engineering. Auto Italia is essential reading for the owner, collector and enthusiast who is passionate about Italy and its motoring heritage. Complemented with top quality photography, Auto Italia’s informative features are produced by a dedicated group of UK and Italian writers, who all own, restore or race Italian cars.

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