Shannons Auction Results

July 24, 2014 | Pete Accini

We reported recently that a number of interesting Italian Vehicles were up for grabs at Shannons Melbourne Winter Auction. Well, it’s time to give you the results.

The cute little 1960 Fiat 500 Giardiniera sold for avery healthy $22,000. The … Read More

Running Report: Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti

July 4, 2014 | Pete Accini

Classic car ownership is never dull. Whether it’s the ‘nice car mate’ comments that you get on every trip or the constant tinkering and tweaking, you are never bored and never complacent.

We’ve treated out little Alfa Giulia to a … Read More

Design Notes – 2014 Alfa Romeo Mito

May 16, 2014 | Pete Accini

The Alfa Romeo Mito has recently undergone a midlife facelift and we thought it was about time we ran our rule over some of the unusual design features of this great little car.

The Mito owes a lot to the … Read More

2014 Alfa Romeo Mito – Quick Test

May 16, 2014 | Pete Accini

The Alfa Romeo Mito range has been around for a few years now, it was first launched way back in 2008. So a mid-life upgrade was definetly due. The new 2014 models have reached our shores and ItalianCar has been … Read More

Back to Their Roots: Alfa to End FWD Era

July 24, 2013 | Pete Accini

If reports out of Europe are to be believed Alfa Romeo are about planning to completely change their model line up and revert back to a traditional rear wheel drive layout across the range.

A recent article by highly respected … Read More

1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti: First Impressions

July 15, 2013 | Pete Accini

We finally have it! After a long wait the stars finally aligned and the little Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sedan is finally part of the ItalianCar fleet. And was it worth the wait? You betcha!

We picked the car up … Read More

ItalianCar Preview at Alfa Owners Club

July 15, 2013 | Pete Accini

We were very pleased to accept the kind invitation from Cameron and Chris at Automotion to attend the recent Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Queensland club night to show off ItalianCar.com.au. and to enjoy the company of very friendly Alfa … Read More

Even harder to resist: Alfa Giulietta with lower price tag

June 4, 2013 | Pete Accini

We’ve always loved Alfa’s little Giulietta – especially in the stunning shade of Alfa red. And now it is even harder to say no to with the launch of a new base model with a starting price of just $25,000 drive away. Read More

Italian cars – the affair continues

April 25, 2013 | David Bateson

(see part 1 here)

Fast forward several years. The Lancia had bitten the dust and I was staring at an offer of employment letter that came with a company car. Even better the company did not specify the car or give me a shortlist – it was entirely up to me to choose the car I wanted. Read More

New Alfa TVC: The Romance of Performance

March 20, 2013 | Pete Accini

Alfa Romeo Australia have really ramped up the heritage and nostalgia with their latest TV advertising campaign – and we love it.

We’ve spotted no less than five classics from Alfa’s illustrious past in the one minute ad. Here’s the … Read More