With over half a million cars produced, the Alfetta series was a successful volume seller for Alfa Romeo. As well as the practical saloon/sedan, the Alfetta was also offered as a stylish coupe, which was victorious in many Touring Car Race Series worldwide. This handy guide will help you learn about the differences between models and what to look for when buying. It will give you true running costs and how to spot to issues under the hood, with the body, and in the interior. This pocket book will also take you through the process of finding and evaluating a good Alfetta with step-by-step instructions, and how to make a successful purchase. Essential data and information about clubs and specialists will help you look after and enjoy your Alfetta today.

The Alfa Romeo 158 & 159, or 'Alfetta', as it was usually known, is the most successful racing car of all time. Launched on to the voiturette racing scene in 1938 it achieved considerable success before WW2 and was brought out again after the war and raced in the period 1946 to 1948 and 1950 to 1951 - the first two years of the Formula 1 World Championship. For much of this time the car was nearly unbeatable. The author has researched the complete history of this legendary car, from conception to retirement, and beyond. Interviews with some of the last surviving personalities associated with the car, and many archive photographs brig the history to life, while a test drive of a restored car provides a unique insight into what it was like to be behind the wheel of the Alfetta.

Ten years have passed since the original edition of this book was published, but Alfa Romeo enthusiasts everywhere are more active today than ever in preserving, modifying and racing these excellent cars. Throughout this time, the author in true Alfista fashion, never stopped looking for and trying new techniques to increase the power, overall performance and reliability of Alfas and their engines. This book is the result of much research, and also first-hand experience gained through many Alfa rear wheel drive model projects, from the 105 series to the last of the 75 models. There is a lot of completely new information regarding TwinSpark Cylinder head mods, big-brake mods, LSD adjustment procedure, electrical system improvements, plus many flow-bench diagrams, dyno plots, and much more.

Alfa Romeo All-Alloy Twin Cam Companion provides an excellent technical and historical overview of the Giulietta and Giulia family of small sporting roadsters, coupes and sedans. If an Alfa Romeo had one of the all-alloy four-cylinder engines and reached production, it's covered in the Alfa Romeo All-Alloy Twin Cam Companion. That means that even after the Giulia name was dropped - particularly in the United States - the many variants of Duetto, GTV, Berlina and Alfetta are covered, from 1954 through 1994 when the final Alfas-including the four-cylinder Spiders-were sold in the United States. When it came to Alfa Romeos, author Pat Braden was an enthusiast's enthusiast. Pat didn't just write about Alfas - he lived and breathed Alfas. From the mid-1950s when he first owned a Giulietta Sprint until his death in August 2002, Pat had owned scores of Alfa Romeos, ranging from a 6C 1750GTC and an 8C 2300 to 1900s, Giuliettas, Giulias and countless later models. Alfa models are discussed according to history, engine, chassis and trouble spots. Without being a repair manual, this book contains important technical information needed to understand and enjoy one of these Alfas, as well as to perform many minor repair, maintenance, and service tasks. Braden starts with a brief overview of Alfa Romeo history, followed by a look at Alfa's presence in America. He also explores the major models of coupe, spider and berlina that used the all-alloy four-cylinder, as well as the limited production variants. Of course, he also gives much attention to that mighty engine itself. Braden explains the design and history of the engine, as well as exploring trouble spots and offering extensive advice and tips. Additional technical sections focus on the fuel system, transmission, brakes and chassis, not to mention overall restoration. Alfa Romeo All-Alloy Twin Cam Companion is a key to getting the absolute maximum benefit and enjoyment out of Alfa.

The Alfetta was introduced in 1972. Both Saloons and GT coupes started with 1.8 versions of Alfa's classic twin-cam four, later being offered in budget-priced form with 1.6-litre engines. The 2-litre models were given the GTV designation. Later the coupes were given the 2.5-litre V6 engine while the saloons remained with the 2-litre. Production ceased in 1987. Contains road and comparison tests, new model introductions, design analysis and technical data. Covering Alfetta saloons and coupes, GT, 1.6, GTV 2000, 2000 Sprint Veloce, GTV Strada, Turbodelta, 2-litre Turbo diesel, GTV6 2.5, 90 Gold Cloverleaf, Callaway Twin Turbo.

Almost 4000 Alfa Romeo Montreals were produced between 1970 and 1977, and sound cars are readily available today at affordable prices, although they are appreciating fast. The Montreal is a powerful car that can be immensely enjoyable to drive and that turns heads wherever it appears. However, until the original edition was published, the lack of detailed information about the Montreal had frustrated many owners and discouraged others from purchasing the car. This book provides detailed technical information and practical tips to help owners with maintenance, tuning and upgrading the performance of this unique car. It explains how the Montreal’s specific weaknesses can be rectified so that it can realise its full potential. It also contains information about Montreal history, production, racing, meetings, reviews, drawings, art, special tools, paint finishes, models, prices and service providers. This comprehensive book can help present owners enjoy the Alfa Romeo Montreal to the fullest, and it shows other discerning car enthusiasts that this beautiful and potent classic GT is a hidden treasure that is well worth seeking out. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial}