07/10/2026
Over the past few months, we have explored some of the most outlandish inventions and models from the Arese-based brand.
Yet Alfa Romeo always knows how to surprise us; so here are five new cars from the Biscione that only true enthusiasts know.
With their unusual shapes, unique designs, and coachwork by masters of a bygone era, these models seem capable of transporting you to unknown worlds...
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Pretty Car (Carrozzeria Casale, 1968)
Built on the renowned and spirited mechanics of the Giulia, the "Pretty Car" is an ultra-rare two-seater barchetta prototype completed in 1968. Designed by Federico Formenti for Carrozzeria Casale, it combined a strong focus on aerodynamics with an ultra-lightweight, essential body. Crafted for open-top driving, it perfectly embodied the experimental racing spirit of late-1960s Italian coachbuilding.
Vola (Fioravanti, 2000)
Debuted at the Geneva Motor Show by Leonardo Fioravanti, the Vola (built on the Spider platform) caused a sensation with its engineering innovation: a patented rigid glass roof that doesn't fold into the trunk, but instead rotates 180° backward to rest above the rear deck. This clever solution preserved trunk space and was later adopted on the Ferrari Superamerica. Under the hood lies a 3.0 V6 engine producing 192 hp.
1750 Berlinetta (SIRP / Giugiaro, 1968)
Penning from the hand of a young Giorgetto Giugiaro for SIRP (SocietĂ Italiana Realizzazione Prototipi), this 1968 Berlinetta stands as a crucial design study. Developed on the Alfa Romeo 1750 platform, it introduced taut surfaces, geometric volumes, and sharp cuts that went on to define the iconic "wedge design" era of 1970s automotive styling.
G.C. Ginevra Concept (Castagna Milano, 2003)
Created by the historic Milanese atelier Castagna to celebrate the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, this concept combined fine craftsmanship with a powerful road presence. Featuring muscular coachwork, sculpted wheel arches, and cutting-edge use of carbon fiber and high-end materials, it delivered an exclusive, modern take on the classic high-performance Alfa Romeo GT tradition.
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