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ALFA ROMEO 8C MODELLO 2300

by Angela Cherrett

Published by Veloce Publishing Plc.. 1st. 1992

Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper. In production for just four short years, the 8C - for eight cylinder - was an automotive Diva enjoying huge success at the best venues and sharing the limelight and stardom. An eventful and important story to stir the soul oif any vintage Alfa Romeo enthusiast. Limited edition of 2000 copies (not numbered). Brown cloth boards. B/w photos and illustrations.

Board corners a little bumped. Contents fine. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-rubbed and faded to spine.

ISBN: 1874105014
Stock no. 1826565

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Contents

  • Acknowledgements
  • Alfa And Alfa Romeo, Merosi and Romeo
  • Vittorio Jano And The 8C Project
  • Production, Sales And Registration
  • Coachbuilders And Coachwork
  • Principal Characteristics And Technical Descriptions
  • Disappointment At The Mille Miglia But Triumph At Monza (1931)
  • The 8C's Foreign Victories Commence (1931)
  • 1932: A Wonderful Start To The Year
  • The Tipo B Steals The 8C 2300's Thunder (1932)
  • Alfa Romeo 'Retires' From Racing And The Scuderia Ferrari Takes Over Competition Management (1933)
  • A Third Victory At Le Mans For The 8C 2300s And The Return of Tipo BS (1933)
  • A Sad Ending To The 1933 Season But The 8C 2300s Enjoy Some Successes During 1934
  • 1935: Several Wins But Quite A Few Disappointments
  • Politics Intervene: The End Of An Era At Portello (1936-37)
  • Some Of The Men Behind The 8C's Reputation
  • Sporting Achievements
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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