Recommended Reading ? Alfa-Romeo Veloce, The Racing ...

Within the 175 pages of this 8-1/2 by 10-1/2-inch hardcover book, written by Donald Hughes & Vito Witting Da Prato, resides all the information any Alfa Romeo enthusiast could ever want, or need, to learn about the special Giulietta competition models. This is the most detailed account of the design, development, production and competition performance of those custom aluminum-bodied racing Giuliettas known as the SZ and SZT models that?s ever been written, which is why this book is so cherished by Alfa enthusiasts.

Because these competition Alfas were based on production models, there?s quite a bit of equally interesting information on the other Giulietta models, too, such as the 750 Veloce, SVZ and SS. A number of rare factory photos from both Alfa and Zagato, as well as engine tuner Conrero, show the cars being built and the engines tested, all of which is very appealing for those who want the hardcore facts about these exciting, pretty and now much sought-after and valuable handmade sports cars.

While the period historical and racing photos and illustrated drawings are black and white, the reproduction is excellent, and a full-color 16-page Salon fills the center spread. Reprint of original road tests from Road & Track magazine add flavor to the content, as do all the numerous vintage racing photos taken throughout Europe back in the day that are an absolute blast to look at.

Like many such books with limited appeal, the print run was just a few thousand when it was first published back in 1989. Now it seems every Alfa and vintage racing fan wants a copy; thus its value has risen quite high. The recent Car Book Value Guide lists the going value for a quality used copy at $200. I bought my copy when it was first published for the then list price of $39.95, which, at the time, was fairly expensive. But regardless of its value today, or in the future, this is one book that will remain in my library because it?s just so enjoyable to read.

Source: http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/09/28/recommended-reading-alfa-romeo-veloce-the-racing-giuliettas-1956-1963/

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