Alfa Romeo 155/156/147 Competition Touring Cars - by Peter Collins (Hardcover)

About the Book

Immediately after saving Alfa Romeo, Fiat decided to enter motorsport wholeheartedly as a means of marketing the brand. This book charts its early attempts at this, and comprehensively describes the development and racing history of the first 'Fiat' Alfa Romeo - the 155 - and the subsequent 156 and 147 models.

Book Synopsis

After saving Alfa Romeo from oblivion in 1987, it took Fiat nearly five years to debut the first new Alfa produced under its control. This is the story of how the competition versions of the 155/156/147 family of cars were developed and subsequently raced to many championship titles and race wins. Together, these models kept the Alfa Romeo name at the pinnacle of motor sport for many years, from 1992 to 2006, and will become future motorsport classics.

About the Author

Born in London, Peter Collins has been a motoring writer and photographer for more than fifteen years. He has a lifelong interest in motorsport and racing history, and has been attending events worldwide since 1965. Co-founder and now editor-at-large of magazine Auto Italia, he also contributes to other European and American publications and websites, and has recently become European editor of website Retrospeed. Peter lives in south London with his partner, Liz, and cat, Darcy. He travels extensively, covering motoring events of all disciplines and maintaining his close ties. His books include Alfa Romeo 155/156/147 Competition Touring Cars, Alfa Romeo Tipo 33, Lancia 037 and Lancia Delta Integrale.

Peter Collins has been a motoring writer and photographer for over fifteen years. He has a lifelong interest in motorsport and racing history, and has been attending events worldwide since 1965. Co-founder and now editor-at-large of magazine Auto Italia, he also contributes to other European and American publications and websites, and has recently become European editor of website Retro speed.