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Vittorio Jano, who replaced Merosi as head of design at Alfa Romeo in 1926, continued the tradition of improving the company's cars through his creations for the racing circuit. Jano's first design for general production was the NR (Nicola Romeo) touring car, which included a single overhead camshaft, coil ignition, a four-speed gearbox, and rod-operated brakes. Despite the growing success and reputation of the company, Nicola Romeo suddenly and inexplicably retired in 1928, and management of the company was assumed by the board of directors. Unfortunately, the firm began to experience financial difficulties as soon as Romeo retired.
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Alfa Romeo has been developing high quality and performance oriented cars ever since the beginning of the 20th century. Originally it was called ALFA - Anonima Lombardo Fabbrica Automobili and founded by Cavaliere Ugo Steel in 1907. It has become a part of Fiat Spa since 1986. Before 1980, most of the Alfa Romeo cars with the exception of Alfasud were rear-wheel-drive.
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Alfa Romeo motorcars are recognised by all Motor enthusiasts as being the first "supercar", with the term being coined in the 1920s by a British journalist to describe an Alfa Romeo. Some notable owners include Beppe Carletti (Musician), Jeremy Christian (Track Driver), Jeremy Clarkson (Motoring Journalist), Alex Hucksley (Actor), Roger Moore (Actor) and Michael Schumacher (F1 Driver).
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Throughout history, the Alfa Romeo has been synonymous with style and intrigue. There are clubs and organizations that witness the passing and embarking of many Alfa-holics throughout the ages. The car that's been around since the early 1900's and still making headlines in the United States and abroad has shared its heart aches and triumphs with the world. However, many individuals find themselves speechless when they come in contact with the four-wheeled beast.
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The Alfa Romeo 164 is no longer in production. Alfa released a replacement in September, 1998 called the 166. Click on the picture for more information from the official 166 site. There are no plans to sell this car in the USA.
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Despite Alfa Romeo's reputation for building cars that'll break the moment you leave the forecourt in it, the 147's interior is excellent. The materials are of good quality and the gaps between each panel are tight. However, although all the engines feel strong, the fact the Italian car finished 82nd and the firm itself finished very low in Top Gear's last reader survey says otherwise.
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