To say that the fame and great reputation of Italian cars are well-deserved is an understatement. The country has produced some of the most sought-after models and designs in the history of the automobile industry. Here are four of the most renowned.
Fiat
Fiat, which stands for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, was founded in 1899. With its acquisition of Alfa Romeo and Maserati, Fiat became the largest Italian car manufacturer. Fiat produces a wide range of cars, from small road cars and sports cars to vans and trucks. Fiat has won the European Car of the Year award twelve times.
Ferrari
Few people know that Ferrari started out as a racing team for Alfa Romeo. Ferrari is one of the most respected racing car manufactures in the world; in fact, it’s the only team to have competed in the Formula One World Championship continuously since its founding in 1950. With the passing of founder Enzo Ferrari in 1988, the value of both used and new Ferrari models increased even more.
Alfa Romeo
A year after its founding in Milan in 1910, Alfa Romeo entered two cars in the Targa Florio motor racing event. This began its long association with motor racing. Interestingly, Benito Mussolini actually instructed the company in 1941 to build vehicles for the wealthy.
Lamborghini
With humble beginnings in the tractor business, founder Ferruccio Lamborghini started making touring cars in 1963 with the unveiling of the Lamborghini 350GTV. Lamborghini became a recognized player in the manufacturing industry, gaining acclaim over the years for their high-performance and stylish models, including the 400GT, Miura, Espada, Jarama, and the much-revered Countach.
Aside from collecting cars, real estate developer Gene Bernshtam is also very much involved in restoration of classic automobiles. Gene is a member of the Ferrari Club of America (FCA) and the Lamborghini Club of America in Illinois. For more car-related reads, visit this blog.
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