Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Interest in the Alfa Romeo SZ and its ragtop sister RZ has been steadily increasing over the last few years, with asking prices for the finest examples now edging into six figures territory. Still, hardly anyone wanted these cars when they were new...
This is the story of the Alfa Romeo SZ, perhaps better known as "il Mostro."
Available exclusively in "Rosso Alfa" with a tan leather interior, the SZ was manufactured by Zagato in its atelier of Terrazzano di Rho, a stone's throw away from the Alfa Romeo factory in Arese, where all the running gear was produced. #classiccars #alfaromeo #history
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Lancia Gamma Berlina & Coupé 1976 - 1984
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Six Appeal - The Story Of The Alfa 6
amazon.com/dp/1793931046
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The Story 1977 - 1985
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ITALIAN: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B098GVJ7RK
Alfa Romeo Arna - The Full Story 1980 - 1987 amazon.com/dp/1656632500