Creates a new factory / industrial complex north of Milano in Arese capable of assembling ~150,000 per year.
Acquires the speciality Autodelta racing company from Northeast Italy near Venice to re-establish its connection with motor sports.
Ing. Carlo Chiti re-joins Alfa Romeo, S.p.A. and becomes Director General of Autodelta...moves the firm to Settimo Milanese.. introduces the GTA and TZ-2 racing cars... among many others.
Introduces a new full line-up of large, heavy sedans, coupes and convertible models.
Facelifts and upgrades those smaller cars released in the late 1950s. New Duetto introduced.
Production pact established with Renault to build thousands of small Alfa/Renaults.
Places new emphasis on "The Family Car that Wins Races".
Funds and prioritizes the development of exotic styling exercises and the " 33 Stradale ".
And finally, hires in house on a full-time basis Ing. Rudolf Hruska who designs both a new small car and a factory to go with it in Pomigliano d'Arco...the " Alfasud " automobile which opens officially in 1972.
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