MECCA FOR ALFISTI; The Alfa Romeo Museo.(Revs)

Byline: Jan Tegler

For Ford fans, there's the Henry Ford in Dearborn. Mercedes-Benz mavens have the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Honda hounds have the Honda Collection Hall at Twin Ring Motegi. And Tifosi . . . let's not speak of them.

If, on the other hand, you are an Alfa acolyte, all roads lead to Arese, Italy, and the Alfa Romeo Museo.

On Dec. 16, 2007, the museum celebrated its 31st anniversary. As its director, Pasquale Oliveri, will tell you, Alfa Romeo enthusiasts are more than mere fans.

"It's important to be an Alfista. It's like a way of thinking. ...

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