In this issue

The big news from Maranello this month is the launch of Ferrari’s all-new V12 – the 12 Cilindri Coupe and Spider – and we have the full inside story. Two rare limited-edition big beasts go head-to-head in our cover story battle: the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Centennial and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio NRING. Talking about beasts, few cars are as raw and untameable as Lancia’s Delta S4, only 200 of which were made – and we’ve driven three of them. We’ve interviewed Fiat’s chief of design about the forthcoming Panda and followed a brave Ferrari 458 Spider owner who drove for 72 days through Norway, Iceland and more. We’ve got up close with a famous Alfasud hillclimb special and have the in-depth story of an Innocenti Mini 120 restoration. Show season is now full swing, from our very own Italian Car Day at Brooklands to a Lamborghini spectacular at Imola. And as ever, you can browse our free classified ads, read the latest book reviews and check out our essential diary of events for 2024.

CONTENTS
FERRARI 12CILINDRI – All the secrets of the 812 Superfast successor
MASERATI GT MC STRADALE V ALFA GIULIA NRING – Two ultra-rare limited editions go head-to-head
LANCIA DELTA S4 STRADALE – Three of these very special homologation cars on test
FIAT PANDA CONCEPT DESIGN – We interview Fiat’s head of design about the forthcoming 2024 Panda
INNOCENTI MINI 120 – An amazing restoration of a rare car in the UK
FERRARI 458 SPIDER IN SCANDINAVIA – Incredible 15,000-mile road trip in all weathers
ALFA ROMEO ALFASUD HILLCLIMBER – Up Prescott hillclimb in a very special Alfasud
ATS, TECNO AND LAMBORGHINI-BMW – Revealed: three secret Bolognese sports cars from 1969-1971
ITALIAN CAR DAY – Full report on our 30th anniversary celebration at Brooklands
GOODWOOD MEMBERS’ MEETING – 81st Meeting race report
LAMBORGHINI ARENA – Thousands gather at Imola to celebrate the raging bull
OBSCURATI – A rare Belgian-bodied Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GT Bidée

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

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.

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 

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

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

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.

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.

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

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? 

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.

3 mins

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Auto Italia Magazine Description:

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.