Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Some say that #AlfaRomeo cars aren't reliable. Well, let me bring you one that's proven itself far beyond what you'd expect from any vehicle.
Automobiles raced for the first time between Beijing and Paris in 1907. The car that won that year, an Itala 45HP driven by Prince Scipione Borghese, is one of the most outstanding pieces in the Turin's National Automobile Museum's collection, preserved in complete working condition to this day.
A re-enactment of the #PekingToParis , reserved for vintage cars, was first held in 2007 and, since then, it's been held every three years, strictly with vehicles built before 1975. Over a hundred years have gone by, but the roughly 16.000 Km route still presents plenty of natural hazards and obstacles to those who dare following the Prince's footsteps. Yet this Giulia not only survived but, driven by Roberto Chiodi and Maria Rita Degli Esposti, finished 2nd in its class in the #2016edition of the grueling marathon.
And it now can be yours:
portellofactory.com/en/cars/giulia-1300-ti-with-engine-1600-tuned-up-for-the-rally-peking-to-paris-2016
The exclusive merchandise you can buy to support my channel: teespring.com/stores/roadster-life
My automotive books:
Six Appeal - The Story Of The Alfa 6
amazon.com/dp/1793931046
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The Story 1977 - 1985 amazon.com/dp/1983393746
Alfa Romeo Arna - The Full Story 1980 - 1987 amazon.com/dp/1656632500
Some say that #AlfaRomeo cars aren't reliable. Well, let me bring you one that's proven itself far beyond what you'd expect from any vehicle.
Automobiles raced for the first time between Beijing and Paris in 1907. The car that won that year, an Itala 45HP driven by Prince Scipione Borghese, is one of the most outstanding pieces in the Turin's National Automobile Museum's collection, preserved in complete working condition to this day.
A re-enactment of the #PekingToParis , reserved for vintage cars, was first held in 2007 and, since then, it's been held every three years, strictly with vehicles built before 1975. Over a hundred years have gone by, but the roughly 16.000 Km route still presents plenty of natural hazards and obstacles to those who dare following the Prince's footsteps. Yet this Giulia not only survived but, driven by Roberto Chiodi and Maria Rita Degli Esposti, finished 2nd in its class in the #2016edition of the grueling marathon.
And it now can be yours:
portellofactory.com/en/cars/giulia-1300-ti-with-engine-1600-tuned-up-for-the-rally-peking-to-paris-2016
The exclusive merchandise you can buy to support my channel: teespring.com/stores/roadster-life
My automotive books:
Six Appeal - The Story Of The Alfa 6
amazon.com/dp/1793931046
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The Story 1977 - 1985 amazon.com/dp/1983393746
Alfa Romeo Arna - The Full Story 1980 - 1987 amazon.com/dp/1656632500
