Alfa Romeo � one of the World�s most revered automotive marques � will be celebrating in real style at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed (2-4 July) as the renowned Italian marque turns 100 years old.
The Festival of Speed will be a key focus of Alfa Romeo�s global centenary celebrations, with a striking automotive �sculpture� in front of Goodwood House. With construction work due to commence shortly, the Alfa Romeo �Central Feature� art installation is set to be one of the most stylish and memorable sculptures ever constructed for the Festival, representing the unique flair of one of the World�s most admired and celebrated automotive brands.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed will help mark Alfa Romeo�s global Centenary celebrations as the revered Italian marque celebrates its official 100th birthday in late June. In addition to the main central installation outside Goodwood House, a stunning display of desirable vehicles will be on show at the Festival, representing Alfa Romeo�s first 100 years. Included among these will be many cars never before seen in the UK, direct from the marque�s extensive Milan-based Museo Storico collection.
It is expected that more than 50 important Alfa Romeos will attend the 2010 Festival, ranging from examples of the pre-War P3, Monza, 12C-37 and 2900 B Le Mans, through to the 159 �Alfetta�, GTAm, Tipo 33, 185T, 164 Pro Car, and the unique V10-powered SE 048SP Group C prototype. It is hoped that the legendary Brabham-Alfa Romeo BT46B �fan car� may also make a rare public appearance. On the tranquil lawns of the Cartier �Style et Luxe� concours d�elegance, expect to see a class of Alfa�s definitive pre-War flagship, the 8C, including a beautiful 8C 2300 Zagato Spider and 2900A Touring Spider, plus some stunning concepts based on the race-derived Tipo 33.
The brand new Alfa Giulietta, which goes on sale in the UK this summer, will make its UK public debut at the Goodwood event too, forming a key part of the Alfa Romeo �showroom� display in the Festival exhibition area. The stand, whilst showcasing the brand�s illustrious history, will feature this new model, plus a selection of the current Alfa Romeo product range. The new Giulietta will also be displayed as part of the Goodwood �Moving Motor Show� on Thursday 1 July, giving British motorists their very first opportunity to see the car and drive it up the famous Goodwood Hill.
Source: Alfa Romeo
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