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Classic cars: Italian cars

Here is a selection of some books about Italian classic cars that you may find useful.

	Alfa Romeo Sports Coupes 1954-1989: The Classic Pedigree (Hardcover) Since the 1930s the Alfa tradition of sporting coupes has been as strong as that of their open cars. But the coupes, while sometimes overlooked, have arguably been even finer cars than open-topped siblings and they have certainly had more than their fair share of success in competition. This book, by motoring writer Graham Robson, looks at the classic pedigree of Alfa coupes, from the Giulietta in 1954 to the end of Alfasud Sprint and Alfetta production in the 1980s. It also includes specification tables and information on design, production and performance. Price: £13.16 Publication: 25 Jul 2002
	Alfa Romeo: Always with Passion (Haynes Classic Makes S.) (Hardcover) If Alfa fans ever needed confirmation that the Fiat takeover was a lot more than mere badge engineering, then here is the proof. The second edition of this well-recieved book chronicles the wealth of new models launched by the marque since 1986 and the ground-breaking power units that drive them. David Owen provides an authoritative insight into post-war Alfa Romeos, from the 1900 through to the sleek GT coupe available since the end of 2003. The lavishly illustrated text includes driving impressions, buying hints and specifications, together with marque information. Price: £13.19 Publication: Oct 2004
	Birdcage to Supercage: Maserati Tipo 63, 64 and 65 - World Championship Rounds, SCCA Nationals, Professional West Coast and Nassau Speedweek (Hardcove The history of the rear-engined Birdcage Maseratis: Tipo 63, 64 and 65. 1959-1965. The competition history and technical specifications of all 10 rear-engined Birdcage Maseratis constructed, and their direct competition: Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Lotus, Cooper, Lister, Scarab, Chaparral, Sting Ray and Old Yaller Also included is the background of the private team owners who bought the cars: Briggs Cunningham, Count Volpi, Lucky Casner, and John Simone. Price: £52.80 Publication: 16 Feb 2004
	Italian Auto Legends: Classics of Style and Design (Hardcover) This lavishly illustrated book brings together more than fifty-five of the most important Italian cars designed from 1907 to the present day, each one representing a key moment in Italian car design. With an introduction describing the epic history of Italian motoring and its great marques, a succinct description of each car's history, design and performance, and the unparalleled photographs of one of the world's top car photographers, this book is the definitive testament to the original car-styling 'capital' of the world. Price: £28.45 Publication: 1 Nov 2006
	Lamborghini (Haynes Classic Makes S.) (Hardcover) When the 495bhp Gallardo was launched in 2004, motoring journalists were impressed - this stylish supercar combined the ferocity of Lamborghini with the polish and practicality of Audi and, at around GBP115,000, didn't scorch the wallet quite as much as its bigger brother, the Murcielago. Lamborghinis have always quickened the pulse, of course, and this book shows why. Packed with model analysis, driving impressions, technical specifications, buying hints, personal anecdotes and sumptuous photographs, it tells the story of this exotic marque, from the peasant background of the founder Ferruccio Lamborghini, to its burning ambition to beat Ferrari in the manufacture of supercars. Price: £13.19 Publication: 17 Jun 2005
	Original Ferrari V12 1965-1973: A Restorer's Guide (Paperback) Provides detailed specification information for Ferrari's front-engine road cars: the 275 series Spiders and Berlinettas and the 330 and 365 series, including the famour 365GTB/4 Daytona. Includes production history, original factory specs, equipment, options, paint/trim colours and production changes. Price: £11.21 Publication: 28 Aug 2003
	Scarlet Passion: Ferrari's Famed Sports Prototypes and Competition Sports Cars 1963-73 (Hardcover) This book is a detailed account of the most charismatic period of Ferrari sports car racing, from the introduction of Prototype racing for 1963 to the withdrawal of Maranello from two-seater racing at the end of 1973 to concentrate on Formula 1. The great sports racing cars of this era have a strong enthusiast following, particularly those of the Prancing Horse, which was competing primarily against the Ford GT40 and the Porsche 917. Price: £23.10 Publication: Jun 2004

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