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If there’s a theme to this month’s issue, it’s classic Fiats. We’ve been inspired by visiting Turin to see FCA’s amazing new Heritage Hub – a huge new space devoted to the crown jewels of Fiat, Lancia and Abarth. We also celebrate 50 years of Fiat’s pioneering 128, Abarth’s classic 124 Rally and look into Fiat’s future with the Centoventi ‘new Panda’ concept. Other future classics previewed this issue include Alfa’s exciting Tonale SUV and no fewer than two new Ferraris. Classic coachbuilding names are also undergoing a big revival in 2019, as we discover though the fabulous new cars you can buy from Touring, Pininfarina and many others. Add in superb shows like Turin’s Automotoretro, Elton John’s Ferrari Boxer and possibly the last V12 Lamborghini ever, and we think this month is a slice of heaven for Italian car lovers.

CONTENTS
NEW HEROES – Future classics: Alfa Romeo Tonale, Fiat Centoventi ‘Panda’
and Ferrari F8 Tributo & P80/C
ALFA ROMEO BRERA & 8C COMPETIZIONE – How Giugiaro’s 2002 Brera concept gave birth to two sporty Alfas
FCA HERITAGE HUB – We visit Fiat’s spectacular new 250-strong home for its classic cars
FIAT 128 AT 50 YEARS – Saloon, Rally, estate and coupe Fiat 128 group test
FIAT 124 ABARTH RALLY – How a humble sports car became a rally weapon
ITALY’S CARROZZERIA REVIVAL – The new 2019 era of Italian coachbuilding, from ATS to Zagato
FERRARI 365 GT4 BERLINETTA BOXER – Elton John’s very own 1974 BB
LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR SVJ – Lambo’s ‘last stand’ V12 is an absolute beast
FIAT TIPO S-DESIGN – Testing Fiat’s new style-orientated Tipo S-Design
AUTOMOTORETRO – All the highlights from Turin’s leading classic show
CAVALLINO CLASSIC – Ferraris gather in Palm Beach, Florida
OBSCURATI – Vignale’s oddly-named Fiat 1200 Wonderful targa-top