Historical highlights
Registro Italiano Alfa Romeo (R.I.A.R.)

R.I.A.R. (Registro Italiano Alfa Romeo) is a non-profit association founded in Rome in 1962 by Francesco Santovetti, a pioneer of historical motor-racing in Italy who also served as the club's first President, and the Baron Giorgio Franchetti. Acknowledging the merit and brand image potential of the association, in 1968 Alfa Romeo relocated R.I.A.R. to Milan in its then headquarters of Via Gattamelata.

With a new office in Arese (MI) within the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo, today R.I.A.R. boasts over 1500 members all around the world, including respected museums showcasing rare discontinued Alfa Romeo models. From vintage cars dating back to the 1910s and 20s to the most recent Formula 1 race cars that saw the light of day in the '80s, all R.I.A.R. members take great pride in the preservation of the originality and excellence of their outstanding vehicles. These are the cars that wrote Alfa history and turned it into legend, cars made to stir passion and strong emotions anywhere, anytime.

R.I.A.R. is a travelling museum offering every year meetings and events that bring together countless members and Alfa enthusiasts both in Italy and abroad. From the classy luxurious sedans of the 20s to the fiery sportscars of the 30s - the same that shared the triumphs of unforgettable drivers like Nuvolari and Varzi - from the majesty and speed of the vehicles produced in the 40s and 50s to the svelte Giulietta design, every event retraces almost 100 years of Italian life and customs and almost 100 years of stylistic and technological innovation by one of the most captivating car-makers on the planet.

A glance at the unmistakable contour of these cars shaped by the best coach-builders of all times reveals why, in spite of their limited number, they escaped neglect and distruction and are now priced at the high end of the antique car market. Each car has a unique story and interesting anecdotes to tell. An English member proudly shows off the gold plate on the dashboard of his roaring 1932 8C 2300: "Tazio Nuvolari was here".

Another fiery red 6C 1750 GS in pristine condition still travels with the registration book of its original owner: cav. Benito Mussolini, Palazzo Venezia -- Roma. A small black sedan, built by Garavini in 1928, belonged to the famous Italian poet Gabriele d'Annunzio. E.N.I registered with R.I.A.R the grey 1960 Giulietta its late president Enrico Mattei personally drove. The elegant 1938 6C 2300 with an ultralight and aerodynamic body provided by Touring is a sleek black cloud that won two Mille Miglia races with illustrious drivers. The original and amazing condition in which these and many other Alfas were preserved is a tribute to the bravery and audacity of their drivers.