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ALFA ROMEO

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An Italian marque built on racing: sporting cars, a long competition record and a look of its own.

Founded: 24 June 1910, Milan
Headquarters: Turin, Italy
Owner: Stellantis
Began as: A.L.F.A.

The company started as A.L.F.A., short for Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili, set up by Ugo Stella to take over the Italian branch of Darracq. Nicola Romeo bought it in 1915, and in 1920 the name became Alfa Romeo.

Through the 1920s it built road and race cars side by side. After the Second World War it moved to small mass-produced cars, yet kept the mix of sport and luxury that made its name.

1910A.L.F.A. founded in Milan; the 24 HP is its first car
1920The name Alfa Romeo appears on the Torpedo 20–30 HP
1925Wins the first World Manufacturers’ Championship
1933Passes into Italian state ownership
1954Giulietta launched; the Twin Cam engine stays in production until 1994