Alfa Romeo Cars: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Alfa Romeo : An Illustrated History, 1910-2020

For more than 110 years, Alfa Romeo has stood for elegant and sporty Italian cars. The story begins in 1910 with the Tipo 24HP and continues with well-known models such as the Tipo 33 Stradale, Giulia, Giulietta, Alfasud, Alfetta, and the Stelvio, Alfa Romeo's first SUV.

This illustrated anniversary volume offers a clear and detailed overview of the brand's history. Automotive author and Alfa Romeo enthusiast Christian Schön explores the people, places, races, and above all the cars that shaped the marque. A detailed timeline from 1910 to 2020 highlights key events and turning points. Separate sections cover design, engines, technology, concept cars, factories, advertising, the Alfa Romeo Museum in Milan, and important figures in the company's development.

The book also examines Alfa Romeo's strong racing record, including five world titles, twelve European championships, eleven Mille Miglia wins, and a victory in the German Touring Car Championship. With more than 350 color and black-and-white images and many background stories, the book is a comprehensive tribute to Alfa Romeo.

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Author:	Christian Schön
Details:	205 pages, 12 x 9.1 x 0.98 in (30.5 x 23 x 2.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	350+ b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2024)
ISBN:	9780764367304

Alfa Romeo Coupes & Spiders in Detail since 1945

Alfa Romeo's two-door coupés and spiders rank among the most celebrated models in the brand's history, embodying the sporty spirit that defines the marque. This book explores the full story of Alfa Romeo's post-war two-door cars, beginning with the elegant 6C 2500 and coachbuilt 1900s, followed by the iconic Giulietta Sprint, Spider, and SZ.

The journey continues with the Giulia range, including Bertone's Sprint GT, Pininfarina's Duetto, and the racing legends GTA and TZ. Rare V8-powered gems like the 33 Stradale and Montreal, along with the Alfetta GT and the striking SZ/RZ, further highlight Alfa's rich heritage.

Written by Chris Rees, editor of Auto Italia and a leading authority on Italian cars, this book offers a detailed and engaging account of these legendary models.

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Author:	Chris Rees
Details:	176 pages, 10.6 x 8.25 in (27 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	300+ color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2019)
ISBN:	9781906133863

Alfa Romeo Monza : The Autobiography of a Celebrated 8C-2300 (Great Cars)

This book explores the remarkable history of an Alfa Romeo Monza, chassis number 2211130. Built in 1933, the car won the difficult Mannin Moar race on the Isle of Man that same year with driver Brian Lewis.

Until the start of the war, the car was campaigned by notable drivers such as John Cobb, Luis Fontes, Anthony Powys-Lybbe, and Fay Taylour. It competed at various international venues, including Vila Real in Portugal and Phoenix Park in Ireland.

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After the war, the vehicle was held by several prominent collectors. Today, it is recognized as one of the most important surviving Monza models. Due to its significant historical value and unique character, it has been added to the prestigious Great Cars series.

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Author:	Mick Walsh
Details:	320 pages, 11.6 x 9.7 x 1.38 in (29.5 x 24.5 x 3.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	300 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Porter Press International (GB, 2018)
ISBN:	9781907085444

Museo Storico Alfa Romeo : The Catalogue

To celebrate Alfa Romeo's 105th anniversary and the 2015 reopening of its museum in Arese, this official catalogue offers a comprehensive guide to the brand's history and its new exhibition layout.

The book is organized into three main thematic sections:

Timeline: Introduced by Nick Czap, this section covers industrial history through iconic models like the Giulietta and recent production cars.
Velocità (Speed): Introduced by driver Nino Vaccarella, this part highlights racing legends from the P2 to Formula 1 cars.
Bellezza (Beauty): Introduced by designer Lorenzo Ramaciotti, this section focuses on style milestones such as the 33 Stradale and Carabo.

The catalogue also includes models not currently on display, making it an essential resource for understanding the brand's legacy of technology and design.

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Author:	Lorenzo Ardizio
Details:	224 pages, 12 x 10.6 x 1.06 in (30.5 x 27 x 2.7 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Giorgio Nada Editore (I, 2015)
ISBN:	9788879116350

Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 e 6C 2500 (3 Volumes with slipcase)

Alfa Romeo's "6C" series stands as one of the most successful in the brand's history. Beginning with the victorious 6C 1500 and 6C 1750, it evolved into the 6C 2500 - a model that blended luxury with Alfa Romeo's sporty heritage. Over nearly three decades, the series included racing cars, grand tourers, convertibles, military vehicles, and even commercial vans.

During this era, Italian coachbuilders enjoyed creative freedom, unburdened by modern constraints like size, safety, or cost. This book is the result of over two years of research, revisiting the legacy of the 6C 2300/2500 - two decades after Angelo Tito Anselmi's foundational work. Authors Fabio Morlacchi and Stefano Salvetti deliver a comprehensive study of these iconic cars, now prized by collectors.

Essential for Alfa Romeo enthusiasts, this three-volume set spans over 800 pages and features hundreds of photographs, many previously unpublished.

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Author:	Fabio Morlacchi, Stefano Salvetti
Details:	808 pages, 9 x 11 in (24 x 28 cm), hardback, in cassette
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	bilingual (English + Italian)
Publisher:	Fucina Editore (I, 2014)
ISBN:	9788888269429

Alfa Romeo (1920-1940) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Alfa Romeo models from the years 1920-1940. Describes the Alfa Romeo G1, P2, P3, Kegresse, 6C 1500, 1750, 2300, 2500, 8C 2300, 2900, 12C/3700, type B, type C, Aerodinamica Spider, Alfetta, Bimotore, Monoposto and other models.

• The period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	350 pages, 11 x 8.25 x 0.87 in (28 x 21 x 2.2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2012)
Series:	Road Test Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855209473

Alfa Romeo: a Century of Innovation

Alfa Romeo, one of the most famous names in automotive history, celebrates 100 years of innovation. This book documents the history of the Milanese manufacturer, from the successful racing cars of the 1920s and 1930s to the sporty sedans, coupes, and convertibles of the 1950s and 1960s. It also covers the brand's modern range of technically advanced vehicles.

As a visual and informative guide, the book includes biographies of key innovators, technical sketches, and numerous color images of legendary models. This work is designed for fans of the brand and captures the passion and history of the evolution of Alfa Romeo.

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Details:	136 pages, 11 x 8.9 x 0.75 in (28 x 22.5 x 1.9 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	215 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2012)
ISBN:	9780764340727

Alfa Romeo - Panorama illustré des modèles

This book traces the development of Alfa Romeo models since the Italian brand was founded in 1910.
Alfa Romeo is known for its racing heritage, famous drivers, sporty cars, and distinctive designs, which define its unique identity.

Through illustrated technical sheets, the book provides a detailed analysis of this legacy, offering a complete overview of the production from the brand's early years.

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Author:	Didier Bordes
Details:	192 pages, 11.6 x 9.8 x 0.87 in (29.5 x 25 x 2.2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Sophia Éditions (F, 2024)
ISBN:	9782385140502

Alfa Romeo, 110 ans (Collection Prestige)

Alfa Romeo is one of the most iconic brands in Italian industry. Throughout its existence - which is celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2020 - it has exalted like no other the brilliance and creativity that characterize "la bella macchina".

This book explores Alfa Romeo's great adventure through some twenty stories in the style of reports. Each subject takes as its starting point a symbolic event that marked the history of the brand. Through these sequences, the reader wanders through the regions of Italy that have contributed to giving diverse colors to the brand with the biscione.

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From a date and a place which set the scene and the atmosphere, we discover the actors of the story, the productions of Alfa Romeo, its sporting activities, its contribution to the development of the Italian bodywork, its place in Latin culture.

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Author:	Serge Bellu
Details:	336 pages, 11.4 x 9 in (29 x 24 cm), hardback, in cassette
Illustrations:	550 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2020)
Series:	Collection Prestige
ISBN:	9791028304119

Alfa Romeo : berlines, coupés et cabriolets de 1958 à 1998 (Autofocus)

In this book dedicated to Alfa Romeo road cars, twelve production models from the 1960s to the 1990s have been selected. From the most popular, but no less endearing, such as the Alfasud, to the most emblematic, such as the Montreal, and others that have become legendary, such as the Giulietta Sprint coupe or the Giulia Spider, without neglecting the more recent but racy 156 or GTV6.

Whatever their price, their year, whether as a sedan, coupe or convertible, these Alfas have managed to retain an extra soul, a real personality, a joy of living, a Latin feel and, above all, arouse emotion, which has earned them the term, la meccanica delle emozioni!

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Summary:
1. Giulietta sedans 1955-1965
2. Giulietta coupé Sprint 1954-1965
3. Giulia Sedans 1963-1977
4. Giulia coupé 1964-1976
5. Giulia Spider 1966-1993
6. Alfa Montréal 1971-1977
7. Alfa GTV6 1981-1987
8. Alfa Sud TI 1972-1983
9. Alfasud coupé 1975-1990
10. Alfa 75 Turbo 1985-1989
11. Alfa 164 1988-1998
12. Alfa 156 1997-2006.

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Author:	Patrice Vergès, Nicolas Delpierre
Details:	160 pages, 11.4 x 9 in (29 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	300 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2019)
Series:	Autofocus
ISBN:	9791028303044

Alfa Romeo - de 1910 à nos jours

Alfa Romeo has created models that have marked the history of the automobile: the 1900, the Giulietta, the Giulia, the Alfetta and the 164. The brand has also distinguished itself in competition, winning the most important races: Mille Miglia, Le Mans, world championship of makes.

This book traces this epic, including the most recent models, from the 8C to the Stelvio, via the 4C, the Giulietta and the new Giulia.

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Author:	Maurizio Tabucchi
Details:	336 pages, 10.6 x 9 in (27 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	700 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2018)
ISBN:	9791028302580

Alfa Romeo Arese - Die Produktion der Tipo-105-Modelle

In 1963, the first part of the new Alfa Romeo plant in Arese was put into operation. From then on, the bodies of the Tipo 105 sedan and coupé were produced there. The final assembly of the vehicles was also carried out in Arese.
The production of the engines and other mechanical components was still at the old Portello plant at that time, and was only transferred to Arese in the following years after additional production areas had been completed. Fortunately, many of the production processes of the Tipo 105 models have been photographed over the years.

A book for every enthusiast who would like to see how the vehicle components and vehicles of the Tipo 105 were created, which are still largely responsible for the good reputation of the Alfa Romeo brand today.
All of the photos in this book, most of which have never been published before and were taken in Portello and Arese, date from 1963 to 1972 and show exclusively the production of the Tipo 105 models.

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Author:	Patrick Dasse
Details:	384 pages, 9.1 x 10 in (23 x 25.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	364 b&w photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Carl W. Dingwort Verlag (D, 2018)
ISBN:	9783871661631

Alfa Romeo Spezial: Einzelstücke - Sonderausführungen - Prototypen

This book offers an unusual view of Alfa Romeo. Author Stefano Salvetti carefully explored the manufacturer's archives, researching overlooked topics, and created a fascinating work on special Alfa models beyond mass production.

It presents custom cars, small series, striking coupés and convertibles, one-offs like Michelotti's "Goccia" or Pininfarina's Giulia TZ2 "Sport Speciale", design studies, prototypes, estates, Spiders, cycling support vehicles, state limousines, and rare commercial vehicles.

While not all special Alfas could be included, the author presents an interesting selection of curiosities under the title "Alfa Romeo Spezial". The book also highlights smaller coachbuilders who realized many of these models.

"Alfa Romeo Spezial" is a unique collection of exceptional Alfa models, filling a gap in Alfa Romeo literature. A book for enthusiasts.

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Author:	Stefano Salvetti
Details:	288 pages, 9.7 x 11.2 in (24.5 x 28.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2018)
ISBN:	9783958437760

Alfa Romeo - Das Werk: Die Ära Arese

Giulia, GT, Alfetta, Giulietta, Alfa 75 - the bestsellers of the traditional Milanese brand Alfa Romeo all come from the legendary Stabilimento di Arese factory. At the time of its construction in the early 1960s, "La Fabbrica" was the most modern automobile production facility, and practically everything that was needed to build the sporty dream cars was manufactured on site.

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In his latest work, Alfa expert Umberto Di Paolo presents the history, the factory parts from the forge to the paint shop, the organization, the cars and the protagonists - all uniquely richly illustrated with countless photos from a treasure trove of images that had yet to be dug out of the archives.
This book closes one of the last gaps in the large Alfa Romeo library - a celebration for every Alfista and a monument to the legendary factory as well as to the Alfa creators in the design office and on the assembly line.

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Author:	Umberto Di Paolo
Details:	240 pages, 11.2 x 9 in (28.5 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2017)
ISBN:	9783958434820

Alfa Romeo - Una storia di audacia e passione

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Few brands embody attention to detail as Alfa Romeo does. Since its beginning, every element has been shaped with care, never by chance. The story starts with Nicola Romeo, who in 1918 took control of the "Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili- in Milan and renamed it Alfa Romeo, laying the foundation for a legend.

The company's history reflects both triumphs and setbacks. On the track, victories by drivers such as Tazio Nuvolari and Juan Manuel Fangio helped build Alfa's fame, while difficult years tested its endurance. Yet one constant has remained since the founding of A.L.F.A. in 1910: the pursuit of beauty in design, at once powerful and refined. This quality has inspired generations of devoted enthusiasts.

Alfa Romeo is a story deeply rooted in Italy's culture and engineering tradition. Author Francesco Domenighini tells this tale with both passion and expertise, guiding the reader through more than a century of innovation, competition, and style.

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Author:	Francesco Domenighini
Details:	224 pages, 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.91 in (20.5 x 14 x 2.3 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	Italian
Publisher:	Diarkos (I, 2025)
ISBN:	9788836164455

Il nuovo tutto Alfa Romeo

This book presents the history of Alfa Romeo, the renowned Italian brand that has created some of the most memorable cars of the past century.

Now in its third edition, the volume has been updated to include the latest models, from the current Giulia and Stelvio to the Tonale, which has strengthened the brand's position in the highly competitive and diverse SUV market. Conceived as a true "virtual gallery", the book now features more than 300 models.

Each car is shown with photographs, detailed technical data, and colour drawings by designer Michele Leonello. The texts are once again written by Lorenzo Ardizio, curator of the Alfa Romeo Museum and head of the brand's Documentation Centre, and a leading expert on Alfa Romeo history.

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Author:	Lorenzo Ardizio
Details:	624 pages, 0.8 x 0.6 in (2 x 1.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	110 b&w and 196 color photos, 306 drawings in color
Language:	Italian
Publisher:	Giorgio Nada Editore (I, 2024)
ISBN:	9788879119290

Alfa Romeo - Automobili per passione da 110 anni

The book traces the entire history of Alfa Romeo by examining its most intriguing events, focusing on its most famous models as well as the individuals who shaped the destiny of the company, from top executives to lesser-known technicians. It features illustrations provided by the Alfa Romeo Documentation Center in Arese, along with specific images dedicated to iconic vehicles from the "Righini Collection."

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Author:	Daniele Buzzonetti, Maurizio Ravaglia
Details:	320 pages, 11.8 x 9.8 in (30 x 25 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	b&w and color photos
Language:	Italian
Publisher:	Artioli Editore 1899 (I, 2017)
ISBN:	9788877921536