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| logo = [[Image:Alfa Romeo.svg|200px|Alfa Romeo logo]]
 
| logo = [[Image:Alfa Romeo.svg|200px|Alfa Romeo logo]]
 
| type = Private
 
| type = Private
| foundation = 24 June 1910 in Milan, Italy
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| foundation = 24 June [[1910]] in Milan, Italy
| location_city = [[Turin]]
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| location_city = Turin
 
| location_country = Italy<ref name="Head">{{cite web|url=http://www.fiatgroup.com/en-us/shai/banns/3/Documents/Relazione%201%20semestre%202008_ENG.pdf|title=2008 Half-yearly Financial Report/Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. Torino, Page 76|accessdate=2009-06-18|year=2008|format=PDF}}</ref>
 
| location_country = Italy<ref name="Head">{{cite web|url=http://www.fiatgroup.com/en-us/shai/banns/3/Documents/Relazione%201%20semestre%202008_ENG.pdf|title=2008 Half-yearly Financial Report/Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. Torino, Page 76|accessdate=2009-06-18|year=2008|format=PDF}}</ref>
 
| area_served = Worldwide
 
| area_served = Worldwide
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| predecessor = Società Anonima Italiana Darracq (SAID)
 
| predecessor = Società Anonima Italiana Darracq (SAID)
 
| industry = [[Automotive industry|Automotive]]
 
| industry = [[Automotive industry|Automotive]]
| products = [[Automobile]]s
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| products = [[cars]]
 
| key_people = Luca di Montezemolo <small>(President)</small><br />[ergio Cravero <small>(CEO)</small>
 
| key_people = Luca di Montezemolo <small>(President)</small><br />[ergio Cravero <small>(CEO)</small>
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| num_employees = Unknown
 
| parent = [[Fiat|Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.]]
 
| parent = [[Fiat|Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.]]
 
| homepage = [http://www.alfaromeo.com AlfaRomeo.com]
 
| homepage = [http://www.alfaromeo.com AlfaRomeo.com]
 
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'''Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A.''' is an Italian [[automaker]] founded on June 24, 1910 in Milan.<ref name="autoweb.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_52638/title_Alfa-Romeo-Celebrates-90-Years-Of-Success/newsarticle.html|title=Alfa Romeo Celebrates 90 Years Of Success|accessdate=2009-01-09|year=2000|work=autoweb.com}}</ref> Alfa Romeo has been a part of the [[Fiat|Fiat Group]] since 1986,<ref name="fundinguniverse.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Alfa-Romeo-Company-History.html|title=Alfa Romeo |accessdate=2009-01-09|work=fundinguniverse.com}}</ref> and since February 2007 a part of Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. The company was owned by Italian state holding company ''stituto per la Ricostruzione Industriale''' between the end of 1932 to 1986. The company was originally known as '''A.L.F.A.''', which is an acronym for ''Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili''
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'''Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A.''' is an Italian [[Car manufacturer]] founded on June 24, [[1910]] in Milan.<ref name="autoweb.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_52638/title_Alfa-Romeo-Celebrates-90-Years-Of-Success/newsarticle.html|title=Alfa Romeo Celebrates 90 Years Of Success|accessdate=2009-01-09|year=2000|work=autoweb.com}}</ref> Alfa Romeo has been a part of the [[Fiat|Fiat Group]] since 1986,<ref name="fundinguniverse.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Alfa-Romeo-Company-History.html|title=Alfa Romeo |accessdate=2009-01-09|work=fundinguniverse.com}}</ref> and since February 2007 a part of [[Fiat Group|Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.]] The company was owned by Italian state holding company '''Stituto per la Ricostruzione Industriale''' between the end of 1932 to 1986. The company was originally known as '''A.L.F.A.''', which is an acronym for ''Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili''.
   
==Trucks, light commercial vehicles==
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==Trucks, and light commercial vehicles==
Although Alfa Romeo is best known as automobile manufacturer it has produced also commercial vehicles, railway locomotives,<ref name="Story of the Alfa Romeo factory"/> tractors, buses, trams, compressors, generators,cookers, marine and aircraft engines.
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Although Alfa Romeo is best known as automobile manufacturer it has produced also [[commercial vehicles]], railway locomotives, [[tractors]], [[buses]], trams, compressors, generators, cookers, marine and aircraft engines.
   
 
[[Image:Romeo2.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Romeo2]]
 
[[Image:Romeo2.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Romeo2]]
 
[[Image:AlfaRomeo2 LKW 1.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Romeo2 LCV]]
 
[[Image:AlfaRomeo2 LKW 1.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Romeo2 LCV]]
[[Image:Mk Neapel Trolleybus.jpg|190px|right|thumb|Alfa Romeo 1000 (Mille) [[Aerfer]] FI 711.2 OCREN [[trolleybus]] in [[Naples]].]]
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[[Image:Mk Neapel Trolleybus.jpg|190px|right|thumb|Alfa Romeo 1000 (Mille) [[Aerfer]] FI 711.2 OCREN [[trolleybus]] in Naples.]]
In 1930 Alfa Romeo presented a light truck in addition to heavy LCVs based to [[Büssing]] constructions.<ref name="newedgeconcept.com ">{{cite web|url=http://newedgeconcept.com/host33/KB104/ALFA+TROLLEY5.pdf|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070605150251/http://newedgeconcept.com/host33/KB104/ALFA+TROLLEY5.pdf|archivedate=2007-06-05|format=PDF|title=Alfa Romeo trolleybusses |accessdate=2009-07-16|work=newedgeconcept.com via web.archive.org}}</ref> In the Second World War Alfa Romeo also built trucks for the Italian army ("35 tons anywhere") and later also for the German [[Wehrmacht]]. After the war, commercial motor vehicle production was resumed.
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In 1930 Alfa Romeo presented a light truck in addition to heavy LCVs based to Büssing constructions.<ref name="newedgeconcept.com ">{{cite web|url=http://newedgeconcept.com/host33/KB104/ALFA+TROLLEY5.pdf|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070605150251/http://newedgeconcept.com/host33/KB104/ALFA+TROLLEY5.pdf|archivedate=2007-06-05|format=PDF|title=Alfa Romeo trolleybusses |accessdate=2009-07-16|work=newedgeconcept.com via web.archive.org}}</ref> In the Second World War Alfa Romeo also built trucks for the Italian army ("35 tons anywhere") and later also for the German Wehrmacht. After the war, commercial motor vehicle production was resumed.
In co-operation with [[FIAT]] and [[Saviem]] starting from the 60s different light truck models were developed.
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In co-operation with [[FIAT]] and [[Saviem]] starting in the 1960s different light truck models were developed. The production of heavy LCVs was terminated in 1967.
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The production of heavy LCVs was terminated in 1967. In [[Brazil]] the heavy trucks were built still few years by Alfa Romeo subsidiary [[Fábrica Nacional de Motores]] under the name FNM. Last Alfa Romeo vans were Alfa Romeo AR6 and AR8, which were rebadged versions of Iveco Daily and Fiat Ducato. The company also produced [[trolleybus]]es for many systems in Italy, Latin America,<ref name="tramz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.tramz.com/tb/i.html|title=Latin American Trolleybus Installations|accessdate=2009-06-17|work=tramz.com}}</ref> Sweden,<ref name="sparvagssallskapet.se">{{cite web|url=http://www.sparvagssallskapet.se/atlas/pdf/stockholm_trolley.pdf?PHPSESSID=5c5c5e86fc8bed850540ff764b28528f|title=Stockholm Trådbuss 20/1-1941 -- 31/8-1964|accessdate=2009-06-17|work=sparvagssallskapet.se}}</ref> Greece,<ref name="sptc.spb.ru">{{cite web|url=http://www.sptc.spb.ru/trol_rus.htm|title=Europe - Soviet Union & Exported ZIU Trolleybuses|accessdate=2009-06-17|work=sptc.spb.ru}}</ref> Germany, Turkey and South Africa. Later, Alfa Romeo concentrated only on passenger car manufacturing.
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In [[Brazil]] the heavy trucks were still built for a few years by Alfa Romeo subsidiary [[Fábrica Nacional de Motores]] under the name FNM. The last Alfa Romeo vans were [[Alfa Romeo AR6]] and [[Alfa Romeo AR8|AR8]], which were rebadged versions of [[Iveco Daily]] and [[Fiat Ducato]]. The company also produced [[trolleybus]]es for many systems in Italy, Latin America,<ref name="tramz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.tramz.com/tb/i.html|title=Latin American Trolleybus Installations|accessdate=2009-06-17|work=tramz.com}}</ref> Sweden,<ref name="sparvagssallskapet.se">{{cite web|url=http://www.sparvagssallskapet.se/atlas/pdf/stockholm_trolley.pdf?PHPSESSID=5c5c5e86fc8bed850540ff764b28528f|title=Stockholm Trådbuss 20/1-1941 -- 31/8-1964|accessdate=2009-06-17|work=sparvagssallskapet.se}}</ref> Greece,<ref name="sptc.spb.ru">{{cite web|url=http://www.sptc.spb.ru/trol_rus.htm|title=Europe - Soviet Union & Exported ZIU Trolleybuses|accessdate=2009-06-17|work=sptc.spb.ru}}</ref> Germany, Turkey and South Africa. Later, Alfa Romeo concentrated exclusively on manufacturing passenger cars.
   
 
===LCVs===
 
===LCVs===
*[[Alfa Romeo Romeo|Romeo]] (1954-1958)
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* [[Alfa Romeo Romeo|Romeo]] (1954-1958)
*Romeo 2 (until 1966)
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* Romeo 2 (until 1966)
*Romeo 3 (1966)
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* Romeo 3 (1966)
*A11/F11
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* [[Alfa Romeo A11|A11/F11]]
*A12/F12 (until 1983)
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* [[Alfa Romeo A12|A12/F12]] (until 1983)
*AR8 (based on first generation [[Iveco Daily]])
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* [[Alfa Romeo AR8|AR8]] (based on first generation [[Iveco Daily]])
*AR6 (based on first generation [[Fiat Ducato]])
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* [[Alfa Romeo AR6|AR6]] (based on first generation [[Fiat Ducato]])
   
==Trucks===
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===Trucks===
* Alfa Romeo 430 (1942-1950)<ref name="italie1935-45">{{cite web|url=http://www.italie1935-45.com/|title=Le modélisme militaire italien à toutes les échelles|accessdate=2008-01-09|work=italie1935-45}} {{Fr icon}}</ref>
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* [[Alfa Romeo 430]] (1942-1950)<ref name="italie1935-45">{{cite web|url=http://www.italie1935-45.com/|title=Le modélisme militaire italien à toutes les échelles|accessdate=2008-01-09|work=italie1935-45}} {{Fr icon}}</ref>
* Alfa Romeo 500
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* [[Alfa Romeo 500]]
* Alfa Romeo 800 (1940-1943)<ref name="italie1935-45"/>
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* [[Alfa Romeo 800]] (1940-1943)<ref name="italie1935-45"/>
* Alfa Romeo 900
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* [[Alfa Romeo 900]]
* Alfa Romeo 950
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* [[Alfa Romeo 950]]
* Alfa Romeo Mille (Alfa Romeo 1000)
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* [[Alfa Romeo Mille]] (Alfa Romeo 1000)
* Alfa Romeo A19n (Saviem license)
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* [[Alfa Romeo A19n]] (Saviem license)
   
 
===Buses===
 
===Buses===
* Alfa Romeo 140 A.
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* [[Alfa Romeo 140A]]
* Alfa Romeo 900 A.
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* [[Alfa Romeo 900A]]
* Alfa Romeo 950.
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* [[Alfa Romeo 950]]
* Alfa Romeo Mille (Alfa Romeo 1000).
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* [[Alfa Romeo Mille]] (Alfa Romeo 1000)
   
 
===Trolleybuses===
 
===Trolleybuses===
* Alfa Romeo 110AF (1938)
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* [[Alfa Romeo 110AF]] (1938)
* Alfa Romeo 140AF (1949)
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* [[Alfa Romeo 140AF]] (1949)
* Alfa Romeo 900
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* [[Alfa Romeo 900]]
* Alfa Romeo Mille (Alfa Romeo 1000)
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* [[Alfa Romeo Mille]] (Alfa Romeo 1000)
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
{{wikipedia}}
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{{reflist}}
   
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
*[http://www.alfaromeo.com/ Alfa Romeo International]
 
*[http://www.alfaromeo.com/ Alfa Romeo International]
   
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[[Category:Bus manufacturers]]
 
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Revision as of 23:40, 10 November 2009

Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A.
Type Private
Predecessor Società Anonima Italiana Darracq (SAID)
Founded 24 June 1910 in Milan, Italy
Founder(s) Alexandre Darracq/Ugo Stella
Nicola Romeo
Headquarters Turin, Italy[1]
Area served Worldwide
Key people Luca di Montezemolo (President)
[ergio Cravero (CEO)
Industry Automotive
Products cars
Employees Unknown
Parent Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
Website AlfaRomeo.com

Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian Car manufacturer founded on June 24, 1910 in Milan.[2] Alfa Romeo has been a part of the Fiat Group since 1986,[3] and since February 2007 a part of Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. The company was owned by Italian state holding company Stituto per la Ricostruzione Industriale between the end of 1932 to 1986. The company was originally known as A.L.F.A., which is an acronym for Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili.

Trucks, and light commercial vehicles

Although Alfa Romeo is best known as automobile manufacturer it has produced also commercial vehicles, railway locomotives, tractors, buses, trams, compressors, generators, cookers, marine and aircraft engines.

Romeo2

Romeo2

AlfaRomeo2 LKW 1

Romeo2 LCV

Mk Neapel Trolleybus

Alfa Romeo 1000 (Mille) Aerfer FI 711.2 OCREN trolleybus in Naples.

In 1930 Alfa Romeo presented a light truck in addition to heavy LCVs based to Büssing constructions.[4] In the Second World War Alfa Romeo also built trucks for the Italian army ("35 tons anywhere") and later also for the German Wehrmacht. After the war, commercial motor vehicle production was resumed. In co-operation with FIAT and Saviem starting in the 1960s different light truck models were developed. The production of heavy LCVs was terminated in 1967.

In Brazil the heavy trucks were still built for a few years by Alfa Romeo subsidiary Fábrica Nacional de Motores under the name FNM. The last Alfa Romeo vans were Alfa Romeo AR6 and AR8, which were rebadged versions of Iveco Daily and Fiat Ducato. The company also produced trolleybuses for many systems in Italy, Latin America,[5] Sweden,[6] Greece,[7] Germany, Turkey and South Africa. Later, Alfa Romeo concentrated exclusively on manufacturing passenger cars.

LCVs

  • Romeo (1954-1958)
  • Romeo 2 (until 1966)
  • Romeo 3 (1966)
  • A11/F11
  • A12/F12 (until 1983)
  • AR8 (based on first generation Iveco Daily)
  • AR6 (based on first generation Fiat Ducato)

Trucks

  • Alfa Romeo 430 (1942-1950)[8]
  • Alfa Romeo 500
  • Alfa Romeo 800 (1940-1943)[8]
  • Alfa Romeo 900
  • Alfa Romeo 950
  • Alfa Romeo Mille (Alfa Romeo 1000)
  • Alfa Romeo A19n (Saviem license)

Buses

  • Alfa Romeo 140A
  • Alfa Romeo 900A
  • Alfa Romeo 950
  • Alfa Romeo Mille (Alfa Romeo 1000)

Trolleybuses

  • Alfa Romeo 110AF (1938)
  • Alfa Romeo 140AF (1949)
  • Alfa Romeo 900
  • Alfa Romeo Mille (Alfa Romeo 1000)

References

  1. "2008 Half-yearly Financial Report/Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. Torino, Page 76" (PDF) (2008). Retrieved on 2009-06-18.
  2. "Alfa Romeo Celebrates 90 Years Of Success". autoweb.com (2000). Retrieved on 2009-01-09.
  3. "Alfa Romeo". fundinguniverse.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-09.
  4. "Alfa Romeo trolleybusses" (PDF). newedgeconcept.com via web.archive.org. Archived from the original on 2007-06-05. Retrieved on 2009-07-16.
  5. "Latin American Trolleybus Installations". tramz.com. Retrieved on 2009-06-17.
  6. "Stockholm Trådbuss 20/1-1941 -- 31/8-1964". sparvagssallskapet.se. Retrieved on 2009-06-17.
  7. "Europe - Soviet Union & Exported ZIU Trolleybuses". sptc.spb.ru. Retrieved on 2009-06-17.
  8. 8.0 8.1 "Le modélisme militaire italien à toutes les échelles". italie1935-45. Retrieved on 2008-01-09. (French)

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