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Hold the front page: Alfa Romeo’s all-new compact SUV is here. When we went to Italy for its unveiling, it was presented as the Milano, but its production name is now Junior – and we have a full profile. We wind the clock back to the 1970s for a celebration of rallying, as we compare the Lancia Stratos HF with its successor, the Fiat 131 Abarth Rally. We also look back at the career of the late, great Marcello Gandini with a full retrospective of the incomparable designer. Ferrari enthusiasts will salivate over the SP30 one-off, while Lamborghini fans can learn the inside story of the LM002’s development. We feature loads of Alfas this month, from the 2600 Sprint to the Arna, the 156 GTA to the Tonale, while also looking back at lost Lancia coupe designs. Finally, we hitch a ride in a 1907 Targa Florio winning Fiat. Add in events, news, cars for sale and more, and you have a tasty Italian recipe served to perfection!
CONTENTS
FIAT 131 ABARTH & LANCIA STRATOS – 1970s World Rally Champion successors back-to-back
ALFA ROMEO JUNIOR – Not the Milano: report from Italy on Alfa’s all-new baby SUV
MARCELLO GANDINI – Celebrating the late design maestro’s work, from Miura to Fiat X1/9
ALFA ROMEO 2600 SPRINT – Lithe ’sixties six-cylinder Alfa coupe appraised
ALFA ROMEO ARNA – We’re in Italy to celebrate 40 years of the ‘Japanese Alfa’
FERRARI SP30 – A very special one-off is seeking a new owner
LAMBORGHINI LM002 – The little-known Spanish connection with Lambo’s rugged beast
LOST LANCIAS – Might-have-been coupes from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s
FIAT 28-40HP – On board a superbly restored Targa Florio racer
TEAM CARS – Alfa Romeo 156 GTA & Alfa Tonale Veloce
AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS – Italy’s finest classics on display in Florida
OBSCURATI – Frua BMW-Glas 3000 Coupe

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 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.