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Reader Stories: Nicus Schwartz

Posted by D-Mac On February - 25 - 20122 COMMENTS

Being an Alfanatic is more than just driving a Alfa. It is about living it and breathing it, even when the odds are against you. This has never been more true than the story of Nicus Schwartz. Overcoming massive odds he never let his passion die. This guy is a true Alfanatic and an inspiration for the rest us to to look at these beautiful machines and feel lucky every day for the chance to experience the driving pleasure they offer, as well as be a part of their heritage. Nicus, thanks for sharing your story. We’re sure the rest of the world will appreciate it too:

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Hi my name is Nicus Schwartz.

Born June 1990. My love affair for Alfas unconsciously began with my baptism in late 1990. Earlier that year my grandfather had a back surgery and bought the Alfa in his hospital bed after he had to sign the cheque three times to buy it as a student car for my uncle. Thus, the Alfa was his for four years of motoring heaven (now owner of a 159 jts). Read the rest of this entry »

Alfa Passion: A Labour of Love

Posted by Goat On February - 21 - 20122 COMMENTS

So we at alfanatics are crazy about the new range of Alfa’s currently on the market. However our passion for the brand started a long time before the new generation was even thought about. Case in point is the current state of my garage and driveway. There are many projects in the pipeline, problem is time and money. Even in the state these beauties are in, it gives me great satisfaction to know they are there and that in time they will be restored back to their full glory, watch this space.
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Insane!!! Alfa 156 at Zwarkops

Posted by D-Mac On February - 20 - 20122 COMMENTS

We saw this video and couldn’t stop talking about it.

Just watch it. Its was the featured video on the site for a few days.
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Alfa Romeo Hotty of the Day – It’s Back!

Posted by Big Mac On February - 20 - 2012ADD COMMENTS

Due to popular demand (not even from our readers, just the 4 other Alfanatics), we have brought back our treasured tradition. The Hotty of the Day has returned to heat up your PC screens. since its been such a while since we did this, we thought we’d make up for it by being generous with a few girls at once…

With beautiful cars come even more beautiful women. Fact!

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Reader Stories: la famiglia

Posted by D-Mac On February - 14 - 20124 COMMENTS

Sometimes in life people are born into situation that they have no control over. Some are born into royalty, some are born with the ability to be sports stars, and the best kinds are born to be Alfanatics. It is for just this reason one Alfanatic out there sent in his story for the rest of us to share. It is our esteemed pleasure to introduce to you, Wynn Featherstone and his ‘famiglia’:
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Famous Alfa Romeo Drivers – Ayrton Senna

Posted by Big Mac On February - 8 - 20122 COMMENTS

The man, the legend. Yes, now you finally have a trump card to play when getting into a heated debate over the best brand of car in the world: Senna drove one!
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Istanbul, Turkey

Posted by D-Mac On February - 6 - 2012ADD COMMENTS

Hagia Sophia

As Alfanatics it is our duty to keep our eyes open for opportunities on seeing Alfas in a variety of natural habitats. Recently I did just that. What am I talking about, well I was able to take a trip to Istanbul- Turkey to roam the plains of the historically rich country and try to see if I could spot one of these elusive Alfa’s in their hunting grounds between the 2 continents of Europe and Asia.
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