Kamran

I hope you enjoy these cellphone pictures, if you haven't had the opportunity to visit the meusum.

Modena museum is the original Ferrari meuseum which contains many old racers such as Alfas. Some of these old cars set record speeds of over 200 mph, which begs the questions about tire technology back in those days!

Cheers

Kamran

More from Maranello:

Kamran

And more...

Kamran

Boy, I can only upload a few at a time!

four0nefive

Those are some cool pictures! Looks like a cool place to visit.

Kamran

Uploading is so fussy, I even have to have unique texts!

Kamran

Let's see if I can fit the rest in one more post?

last901

Very nice. Did you happen to se the Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese? Fabulous.

AaronZ51

Thanks for sharing those photos from the two museums! My wife and I stopped at a Ferrari dealership when we were vacationing in Italy in 2002 but didn't make it to the museums. The people at the dealership were very nice and let us admire and take pictures.

Kamran

You are all welcome. I didn't get to go to Alfa meuseum. Although Ferrari meuseum had a few.

There's also a modern F1 Ferrari in the Seattle Ferrari show room in Capital Hill along with a few other run of the mill Ferraris!

last901

I guess you know you live in Seattle area when you can use the term "Run of the Mill Ferrari"

It is mind boggling when you think of the magnificent assortment of classic cars in this area. And bless those who have the means not only to own them, but to share them with us.

I did notice in your photos that incredible BiMotori Alfa. Nice shot.

(for those of you that weren't aware of the Alfa/Ferrari connection - other than the Fiat-Chrysler association - Enzo Ferrari once worked for Alfa Romeo, managing their racing team - In addition the Cavallino Rampante - the prancing black stallion badge - appeared on Alfas long before the first true Ferrari rolled out.

Kamran

You are very knowledgeable. Yes, very interesting stories and histories behind every badge, such as the more controversial one behind the modern Alfa badge representing the Spanish crusaders, after the prancing horse badge!

RIKKI Z-06

Another bucket list must do. Thanks for posting.

last901

Here's a typical definition of the badge most associated with Alfa Romeo


http://www.adsavvy.org/the-alfa-rome...-eating-snake/

This must be the most modern of the emblems since earlier versions had a laurel wreath surround, signifying their world championship wins in, I think 1936.


As an aside, some of us have owned and loved our Alfas and place a slightly different interpretation to the cross (representing Christianity, of course) and the serpent devouring a person.(I believe from the Visconti family coat of arms) Which some of my Afa friends would prefer to think of the serpent as a stylized dollar sign ($)

(I'll scroll down in deference to any who might find some offense in this more modern translation....)
















To some the badge has a more literal meaning....


"Jesus Christ, This Thing is Eating Me Alive"

My apologies. I remain an Alfisti at heart.

Kamran

I've always loved Alfas. I loved the Italian response to the question, in quotation marks in the link you provided! I like your version of the description too. How does religion get involved with cars is beyond me!

There was actually a petition to remove the badge because of its history.
My favorite Alfa was the Montreal. I saw one in Seattle back in the early 80's, and I almost had a heart attack!

I was always tempted to get my hand on one. When I used to do track days with the Alfa club, there was a mechanic who ran his vintage 1300GT (I think), but well modified and unbelievably fast. Sweet cars...