A century of innovation -- Alfa to Alfa Romeo -- Design first -- Modern Alfa Romeos -- Celebrating the centennial -- Alfa Romeo and Formula 1 -- The "Duetto" -- The Brera : compact yet powerful -- The Giulietta : revisiting a classic -- A limited edition design -- Combining history and practicality -- The 159 : a compact executive car -- Designs for the future.

On June 24, 1910, a group of businessmen, headed by Italian aristocrat Ugo Stella, took over the Italian plant of the French car company Società Italiana Automobili Darracq located in Portello, Italy, just outside Milan. Stella renamed the company Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili, or ALFA. From this day forward, a new class of cars was being produced. Over the years, Alfa Romeo has produced airplane engines, race cars, and family vehicles. This book explores the rich history of these iconic automobiles and how they have impacted the automobile industry-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.