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Thread: Beautiful Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sport in greater detail, McLaren racer and new MINI

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    Beautiful Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sport in greater detail, McLaren racer and new MINI

    In 2010 two great Italian companies celebrated anniversaries; Alfa Romeo its 100th and Pininfarina its 80th. Today we honour both by taking a second look at the Pininfarina bodied Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sport. The one-off show car made a very rare appearance at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este this April. It was presented by its Japanese owner in a near time-warp condition, 45 years after it was first shown at the Turin Motor Show. For its originality, the car was awarded the FIVA award. Also on hand was the unique machine's designer Aldo Brovarone. The Alfa Romeo prototype was created during the peak of his career. The base for the Giulia 1600 Sport was the TZ2 competition car and Brovarone further accentuated the low height of the chassis by draping the body over it very tightly. Since its Turin debut the small coupe has only very rarely been seen and little has been written about it.
    We jumped at the opportunity presented at Villa d'Este and captured every intricate detail of the beautiful Alfa Romeo. Using the eighteen best shots, we have compiled this exclusive gallery.
    Late last week, McLaren confirmed the very strong rumours that a GT3 version of the upcoming MP4-12C sports car was readied. As part of its development program, it will compete in select races in 2011 before being offered to customers from 2012 onwards.
    MINI released the first details of the Paceman Concept, which is due to be unveiled at the NAIAS in January. Powered by the familiar turbocharged four-cylinder engine, it is an unusual mix of a SUV and the regular MINI hatchback.

    Enjoy the links:

    1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sport Pininfarina Coupe - Images, Specifications and Information

    2011 MINI Paceman Concept - Images, Specifications and Information

    2011 McLaren MP4-12C GT3 - Images, Specifications and Information
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    Thanks for posting these, Wouter... particularly the Alfa. Though familiar with Mr. Brovarone's CV with Pinifarina (a shame the 3-seat 365P didn't go into production) this is a new one for me. Love the patina of originalty, such a treat to see.
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    It's a very obscure that Alfa. Even Pininfarina did not have anything on it in their archive!
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    I may have something about that Alfa in a book in Modena... will be there to check in a month at best though.
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