The Montreal is one of the most exotic series production cars ever manufactured by Alfa Romeo. The combination of a race-bred 200bhp V8 engine with stylish Bertone coachwork puts it in a class of its own. It is a car that can be immensely enjoyable to drive and which turns heads wherever it appears. Sound Montreals are readily available today at very affordable prices. But up to now, there has been a scarcity of detailed technical information to help owners of this unique vehicle. This is the first English-language book dedicated solely to the Alfa Romeo Montreal. It is a comprehensive reference about buying, maintaining and improving the car and contains a wealth of technical information and practical tips for owners and potential owners.
A limited-edtion book about cars designed by Raymond Loewy. Book focuses on his design of a "one-off" Lancia called the Loramyo that he had built for himself. It then follows an intriguing trail of how it changed hands, then disappeared for a time only to be reappear in a junkyard twenty years later. The wrecked car was later gifted to Lancia in Italy by the US Lancia Club for their collection in Turin Italy. Today it is fully restored. A fascinating tale about American car design since 1930!
This book tells the amazing story of the Lamborghini Urraco. It describes the problems that beset this little supercar, and why it never got the chance it truly deserved. After its demise, the Urraco lived on in the form of the Silhouette and the Jalpa, and both these models are also covered in detail in the pages of this book. The unique Bravo and Athon concept cars are also described. Featuring detailed advice for potential buyers, as well as over 300 photos and illustrations, this is a fascinating and practical account of a supercar classic.
The powerful and beautiful Alfa Romeo Montreal coupé is the ultimate "dream car that came true." Created as a futuristic concept car for Canada's Expo 67 World Fair, the exciting prototype was a dream car par excellence. The production model to which it gave birth was equipped with a race-bred 200bhp V8 engine, and manufactured in series from 1970 to 1977. Almost 4,000 Montreals were built, and sound cars are readily available today at very affordable prices. This book is a comprehensive pictorial tribute to the Montreal, a visual testimonial to the combined talents of Alfa Romeo engineers and Bertone stylists. It highlights the fusion of technical ingenuity and aesthetics that created one of the most stunning series production automobiles of the twentieth century. The book explores the marriage of technology and art that appeals to both reason and the heart, combining man's rational desire for fast, efficient personal transportation with his emotive passion for exotic vehicles. In a portfolio of over 500 illustrations, it paints a unique and detailed graphic portrait of all the facets of this elegant and potent classic GT, revealing why it is immensely enjoyable to drive and turns heads wherever it appears.
Classic Reprint of 500 copies Almost 4000 Alfa Romeo Montreals were produced between 1970 and 1977, and sound cars are readily available today at very affordable prices. It is a powerful car that can be immensely enjoyable to drive and that turns heads wherever it appears. But up to now, the lack of detailed information about the Montreal has frustrated many owners and discouraged others from purchasing the car. This book provides detailed technical information and practical tips to help owners with maintenance, tuning and upgrading the performance of this unique vehicle. It explains how the car's specific weaknesses can be rectified so that it can realise its full potential. It also contains information about Montreal history, production, racing, meetings, reviews, drawings, art, special tools, paint finishes, models, prices and service providers. This comprehensive book can help present owners enjoy the Alfa Romeo Montreal to the fullest, and it shows other discerning car enthusiasts that this beautiful and potent classic GT is a hidden treasure that is well worth seeking.
When you think of Alfa Romeo, it is the Italian’s company’s sports cars, above all, that fire the imagination, since they encapsulate everything that is great about the brand. In successive dynasties of fixed-roof coupés and convertible spiders, Alfa Romeo has built one of the greatest canons of work of any car maker in the world. The appeal of Alfa Romeo’s sports cars is, of course, partly down to their aesthetic eminence. A host of talented designers created their best work for Alfa – Giorgetto Giugiaro’s Giulia Sprint GT, Franco Scaglione’s 33 Stradale and Pininfarina’s Duetto Spider, to name but a few – but style was only ever a part of the story. Drivers love Alfa Romeo coupés and spiders, too, because technically speaking, these cars were in a class of their own. Alfa Romeo consistently employed elements from much more expensive machinery, democratising them into its sports cars. One can cite gearboxes with multiple ratios, all-round disc brakes, lightweight aluminium engines, perfectly balanced weight distribution and many more. Alfa Romeo Coupes and Spider In Detail since 1945 celebrates Alfa Romeo’s most iconic sporting machinery. From the earliest sports cars of its formative years right up to the present day, every Alfa coupé and spider is described in detail. Included are exotics like the 6C 2500 Freccia d’Oro, Montreal and 8C Competizione; focused enthusiast cars like the Giulietta Sprint Veloce, Giulia GTA and 4C; comfortable touring machines such as the 2600 Spider and Giulia GTC; iconic “everyman” sports cars like the Giulia Spider, Alfetta GTV and Alfasud Sprint; and genuinely unique projects such as the ES-30 SZ. Also included are many coachbuilt cars, official concepts and show cars.
A thorough look at the pioneering work of a world-renowned designer of supercars. Today, Marcello Gandini's global status as one of the most exceptional automobile designers in history is undisputed. He has wielded significant influence on automobile design throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, and his impact endures well into the twenty-first. From iconic vehicles such as the Lamborghini Miura to the Maserati Quattroporte IV, the unassuming Audi 50/VW Polo to the remarkable Cizeta V16T, Gandini has crafted some of the most pivotal machines in automotive history. With hundreds of never-before-seen images and drawings, this book encapsulates Gandini's most significant cars alongside some of his lesser-known gems and presents them to readers in an engaging, accessible format.
For almost a century, Carrozzeria Bertone has created some of the most sensational models in automotive history. The extraordinary concept cars such as the B.A.T.Mobiles, the Testudo, the Canguro, the Carabo and the futuristic Stratos – to mention but a few – were joined by iconic sports cars, such as the numerous Lamborghini Miuras, Marzals, Espadas and Countachs and the Alfa Romeo Montreal, as well as more “down-to-earth” cars that went into mass production. This last category features the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint, the Fiat X1/9 and the Nuova Mini Innocenti along with the many Citroëns designed between the late 1980s and early 2000s. These are just a few of the models featured in the extensive and varied Bertone catalogue to which great designers of the calibre of Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini have contributed. In-depth historical contextualization by Luciano Greggio, a great connoisseur of the Bertone marque, and a magnificent collection of photographs make up this latest volume in the series Masterpieces of Style.
Vehicle leasing is one of the most cost-effective ways of solving transportation needs in Canada. Still, it doesn’t mean everybody does it right. It took more than 15 years to gather all the information provided in this book. It is a guide that will help anyone to confidently sign and satisfy his/her transportation needs with a lease contract. You will learn to easily understand the numbers. How to sign a contract that gives you peace of mind. How to transfer your lease without affecting your credit. You will learn the right way of leasing a car you can afford without hurting your finances. And many more other tips for your insurance, warranty, saving money and time. This book is divided into three main parts: Vehicle Leasing Basics, Lease Transfer & Takeover, and Car Leasing Statistics in Canada. If you are new to car leasing (or financing) or just want to get rid of all those doubts you may have regarding a vehicle purchase, Part One: Vehicle Leasing Basics, is a must-read. You will learn to understand all the way down from pricing, kilometers (km), term, agreement and all other factors that define a lease contract. You will come to understand these all in a way that won’t make getting your next car a big deal. Simply put, leasing a vehicle will seem like the regular transaction it was always supposed to be. Additionally, you will learn about the coverage products that come along with your car. Those designed to cover the “unexpected” and give you peace of mind. Scratches, dents, and damage will always happen because your vehicle (and others) are on the go. It was designed and expected to receive damage, wear, and depreciation. You just need to be prepared for it! Next, in Part Two: Lease Transfer & Takeover, you will learn the perks of one of the most important components of a lease contract: the opportunity to terminate your contract by giving it away to someone else. You will learn about the process, the benefits, and the costs of doing this. Although we can all estimate how long we might need a car, life will always throw surprises at us and our loved ones: a newborn, a new work vehicle, new routes to a new office, downsizing, or any other major life change. After operating the LeaseCosts™ Lease Takeover Marketplace for years, I’ve learned so many things that would love to share with you here, from both the buyer and the seller perspective. And Part Three: Car Leasing Statistics in Canada, will give you a lot of new insights on how we Canadians consume our vehicles. You will also get a look into a deep 15-year study that involves over 23,000 vehicle leasing contracts cross-country that will help you understand things like: - How much Canadians pay per month on average on a car lease. - The average for each specific car make. - The most popular leasing terms by manufacturer. - The average down payment for Volkswagen, Audi, KIA, etc. and how many people make a down payment. - How many people actually take the Wear & Tear coverage [LA1] [JD2] and how it can impact on future unexpected events. - The kind of average payment you should expect for high-end vehicles compared to mass-market ones. - How much you should offer as an incentive if you need to transfer your lease. After finishing all three parts, you will walk away with a solid understanding of how car leasing works in Canada – and I guarantee that you will feel prepared and confident when considering and signing your new car lease.
