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Issue 356
The Alfa Romeo Giulia has long been a hot property, but rarely has it been so hot as the three Tipo 105 saloons that feature on our cover: each one tuned in a different but beguiling way. We’re also celebrating 70 years of the Fiat 600, the archetypal 1950s family car from Italy, as well as 40 years of the Alfa Romeo 75. Sadly, this month the world lost Ercole Spada, the legendary stylist who ignited Zagato’s design legacy in the 1960s. We celebrate the full breadth of Spada’s work, and highlight his unique Ferrari PPG Pace Car. Another rare Ferrari under the spotlight this month is the 1968 365 GTC – a true end-of-an-era V12. Racing fans will love our review of the Lancia LC2 Group C car, and our report on the Vernasca Silver Flag hillclimb. Fancy an Alfa Romeo 147? You’ll need to read our full buyers’ guide before you take the plunge. And we round off this issue with plenty of show action, readers’ cars, Italian car news and motors for sale. Unmissable, as always!
CONTENTS
ALFA ROMEO GIULIA BERLINA GROUP TEST – Three superbly modified Alfa Giulia Super saloons
FIAT 600 – Celebrating 70 years Fiat’s pioneering – and best-selling – family car
ERCOLE SPADA – We pay tribute to the late, great car designer from Zagato and beyond
FERRARI PPG PACE CAR – The unique Spada-designed Ferrari made by I.DE.A
FERRARI 365 GTC – End of an era grand tourer from Maranello
ALFA ROMEO 75 – 40th birthday pictorial special
ALFA ROMEO 147 BUYERS’ GUIDE – Our must-read, in-depth guide to buying a 147
LANCIA LC2 – The full story of a very quick but flawed 1980s Group C racer
MICROLINO SPIAGGINA – Beach-themed bubble car limited edition on test in London
VERNASCA SILVER FLAG 2025 – Hillclimb action from Castell’Arquato in Italy
FESTIVAL ITALIANO VII – Full report from a great show in New Jersey, USA
GOODWOOD 82MM – All the race action from the 82nd Members’ Meeting
READERS’ CARS – Alfa Romeo 155 and Fiat Coupe in the spotlight
OBSCURATI – Atlantis Amalfi CS 1800: where Fiat 132 fact and fantasy combine
Auto Italia Issue 356