In a way of celebrating their 105th anniversary, Alfa Romeo has reopened Arese and the Italy museum called ‘La macchinca del tempo’ after proper renovation of the place. It is not just a museum but also incorporates a café, a bookshop, a showroom, test-drive track, etc.
It is evident that the museum will be open every day for the visitors. The museum has a beautiful architecture and also houses a display of cars and engines as one move down the history of the car manufacturer. The museum has a collection of cars right from 1960, beginning from the 24 HP, which was the first model of the brand, followed by the Gran Premio 159 “Alfetta 159”, etc. There is a total of 69 vehicles set on display in the museum.
The museum has been divided into three floors, each of the three depicting either Timeline, Beauty, or Speed. The first floor is of Timeline, which depicts 19 cars arranged in such a manner that the development of the brand could easily be witnessed. The “interactive memory” section could be used to get more details on the vehicles.
The Ground Floor is occupied by the Beauty section designed in a dynamic manner depicting a major Italian coach. This floor showcases the very famous Giulietta and Giulia models of the company and is focussed on showcasing the various design methodologies followed by the company since time immemorial.
The Speed Section has been stretched over the sub-ground floor. This section showcases the star models of Alfa Romeo including the cars that Juan Manuel Fangio and Tazio Nuvolari raced in. A few of the cars available in this section include the 6C 1750 Gran Support, etc.
The museum was launched back in 1976 and was open only by reservation. Unfortunately, the museum was closed down in 2009 after the decommissioning of the production plant in Arese. It is good news that the museum is back up and set in action and is expecting a lot of visitors this time. The best part of the museum is that it acts as a soothing place for the Alfa Romeo enthusiasts out there.
