Weird ONES - Did you know that the unconventional and unique Alfa Romeo Vittoria, a one-off concept car, traces its roots back to the Alfa Romeo 75 Milano, initially launched in 1985 as a contender against the BMW 3 Series (E30)?
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| The 1995 Alfa Romeo Vittoria built by Carrozzeria Castagna, based on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 Milano and debuted at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: Motor1) |
Crafted by Carrozzeria Castagna, this extraordinary vehicle began its journey in 1987, when Castagna acquired an Alfa Romeo 75 Milano, transforming it into a distinctive coupe design in 1994, and unveiling it at the Geneva Motor Show the following year. |
| The 1995 Alfa Romeo Vittoria by Castagna inspired by the distinctive styling of the SZ (Sprint Zagato), and stands out with its peculiar appearance. (Picture from: Motor1) |
Inspired by the distinctive styling of the Alfa Romeo SZ (Sprint Zagato), the Vittoria stands out with its peculiar appearance. Despite its conceptual origins, this street-legal masterpiece sadly spent most of its existence tucked away in a warehouse, reflected in its mere 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) recorded on the odometer.
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| The Carrozzeria Castagna's redesign of the 1995 Alfa Romeo Vittoria concept car involves hand-finished aluminum body panels adorning a robust steel frame. (Picture from: Motor1) |
The Carrozzeria Castagna's redesign of the concept car involves hand-finished aluminum body panels adorning a robust steel frame. Inside, a revamped interior boasts dark green leather seats, wood trim, and a prominent Vittoria logo on the passenger side dashboard. Additional features include a Momo steering wheel and green Alcantara on the door cards, center console, and above the instrument cluster.
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| The 1995 Alfa Romeo Vittoria by Castagna featured with a revamped interior boasts dark green leather seats, wood trim, and a prominent Vittoria logo on the passenger side dashboard. (Picture from: Motor1) |
Under the hood, the Vittoria retains the Alfa Romeo 75 Milano's powerhouse – the legendary 3.0-liter V6 "Busso" engine. Modified by the Casalmaggiore company, the engine now boasts an impressive 255 horsepower, delivering its might to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
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| The 1995 Alfa Romeo Vittoria by Castagna powered by the legendary 3.0-liter V6 "Busso" engine after modified by the Casalmaggiore company, so it now boasts an impressive 255 hp, coupled with a five-speed manual gearbox. (Picture from: Motor1) |
Bringing this unique coupe to a standstill is a Brembo brake system, complemented by an upgraded suspension featuring Koni coaxial shock absorbers on both axles and front independent coil springs.
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| The 1995 Alfa Romeo Vittoria by Castagna boasts a distinctive rear view designed to enhance aerodynamics, featuring the innovative Kamm tail design. (Picture from: Motor1) |
For those intrigued by the allure of this oddly styled Alfa Romeo coupe, good news awaits. Motor1 reports that by the end of this month, Car & Classic will auction the 1995 Alfa Romeo Vittoria by Castagna, and the estimated auction prices fall within the range of £125,000 to £135,000 ($155,000 to $167,000).
If you're an automotive enthusiast looking to own a piece of automotive history, this well-preserved gem might just be the one for you. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1 | TOPSPEED | CARTHROTTLE | FINARTE.IT | SCUDERIA DEL PORTELLO ALFA ROMEO ]Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.
