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G.d.= Guida destra= right hand drive
CKD= Car knocked down= assembled in an abroad factory (such as South Africa or Malaysia most probably) from a kit.
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Well, if your point is to make note that there can be errors in Fusi, you're of course right. If with that you intend to play down his work, I have two observations: [snip]
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With respect to completeness, I have no problesm accepting the fact that it only shows information that was available at the time and cannot contain information that was discovered later. This is the main reason why I suggested taking the information with a grain of salt and contacting the historical archive for the latest (and best) information about a specific car or model.
I heard about d'Amico & Tabucchi's book that there is/was a 3rd tome with corrections. However, I never saw it and therefore do not know if that information is correct. The new and revised edition is curently scheduled for publication in 2007, see here.
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10-26-2006, 03:05 PM
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I had no intention of playing down his work. In fact, I'm grateful the book exists. However, I do have a problem with the job the editors did: lousy proof-reading. There are so many errors in the production numbers that I see as being a result of transcription errors and typos, that they could (and should) have been weeded out by the time the 3rd Edition appeared.
With respect to completeness, I have no problesm accepting the fact that it only shows information that was available at the time and cannot contain information that was discovered later. This is the main reason why I suggested taking the information with a grain of salt and contacting the historical archive for the latest (and best) information about a specific car or model.
I heard about d'Amico & Tabucchi's book that there is/was a 3rd tome with corrections. However, I never saw it and therefore do not know if that information is correct. The new and revised edition is curently scheduled for publication in 2007, see here. |
As far as I am aware, the correction were only done as a small brochure, and was only obtainable through a direct request from the publisher. The book was first published in 1996, and the "adendum" circa 1998.
It is possible, however, that some of the last books from that production run had the brochures already inserted, as due to the high price, the first edition was available as late as 2001!!
I don't think a second edition was ever done of the two volume book.
Later (circa 2003), a fairly thin, single book, incomplete version was done at around $25-$30, and these can still be found on e-bay most of the time. IMO, this version doesn't have much worth..
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10-28-2006, 10:31 AM
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As far as I am aware, the correction were only done as a small brochure, and was only obtainable through a direct request from the publisher. The book was first published in 1996, and the "adendum" circa 1998.
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All in all, Tabucchi's book is by far less reliable than Fusi. Yet it adds quite much documentation and material, but it counts among the missed occasions. I've heard about the revised edition, but I'll carefully rate how much new there is in: already in the 1996 version, hundreds of pages covered the cars then in the showroom next block...
And indeed, Fusi's typos and errors are most probably publishing ones: again, there was no such thing as a computer then, just figure out the work of manually typing or writing down with a pen all those figures... Errors were unavoidable, and yes, they shall have been corrected for the 1978 edition, if only someone competent enough had done the job of checking through them all.
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10-28-2006, 10:35 AM
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I think the Tabucchi book augments the Fusi book, but as GTV2000 said, doesn't replace it. I am waiting to see the new edition to see if it is worth buying. It's not cheap....
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10-29-2006, 09:36 AM
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I consider it a remarkable feat to complile 75+ years of production from "hand scribed books" into a single book. I have the first edition (grey cover) and the 2nd book (red/white). It is my belief that in the interest of saving time and effort, the publisher most likely just copied the plates over into the new book. I could imagine the angst of having to go back into the archives to compile revisions to the production numbers, especially considering Sr. Luigi Fusi's age at the time of the 2nd book.
I know for a fact that his restoration shops were to be torn down as he told me himself (ref. Alfa Romeo...die nestri segni), and his restoration projects for the museum were his highest priority. Sr. Fusi was also keeping up a lot of personal correspondence with Alfa owners around the world with prewar cars, trying to establish parts and drawings for many of them from the archives.
When Sr. Fusi retired from Alfa Romeo he had put in 50 years with the company starting at a very early age. He knew all of the drivers, and company managers through the years as he worked as an apprentice in the design department. That is how he was able to restore many of the cars that no longer existed, as he was able to go to the archives and pull the original blue prints. I could go on further but I would be digressing from the thread.
I also have the Amico e Tabucchi book. The presentation is exquisite. It takes the Fusi book foundation in to the present. The 2nd edition should be a nice revision and update to add to ones collection. The costs of printing in paper today should probably put the book in the $500 range to start is my estimate.
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10-29-2006, 06:12 PM
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I also have the Amico e Tabucchi book. The presentation is exquisite. It takes the Fusi book foundation in to the present. The 2nd edition should be a nice revision and update to add to ones collection. The costs of printing in paper today should probably put the book in the $500 range to start is my estimate.
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Not quite that bad. Nada is publishing it and it is supposed to be out in 2007...
Alfa Romeo Le vetture di produzione (Production cars) 1910/2007 (Italian/English text) UNDER PREPARATION (2007) :::
Author/s: Stefano d'Amico - Maurizio Tabucchi
ISBN: 88-7911-322-4
Publishing date: 2007
Price €: 150.00
Size: 24,3x27 cms - Pages: approx. 1000 - Photos: over 2000 in b/w and in colour - Hardbound with jacket (two volumes in a slipcase) - Text: Italian/English
Revised and updated to 2007, Alfa Romeo: the Production Cars was first published in 1996, written by the authoritative experts on the Portello manufacturer, Stefano d'Amico and Maurizio Tabucchi. This fascinating story of Alfa Romeo cars is told model by model by a text that results from precise and carefully researched reconstruction of the facts, which has been enriched with detailed technical specifications (chassis numbering included) and rare archive illustrative material. All of Alfa recent production can also be found in this second edition of the book, starting with the 155, the car that ended the previous publication, the 156, 145, 146, 147, 166 and the recently announced Alfa Romeo GT. All of which has been brought together in two distinct volumes and contained in their own elegant slipcase.
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Strange engine number on my 1300 JZ
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The D'Amico & Tabucchi book (the original 2 volumes in a slipcase version) is being reissued, but will be expensive. The original is very difficult to find at less than $500; even more than a copy of Fusi. I believe it is a bit bit more accurate than Fusi, but still has any number of errors. The same problem with incorrect or incomplete record keeping exists with many Italian car companies, including Ferrari !
BTW, there are copies of Fusi available on CD Rom...
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I agree with that. I use the Fusi bible as the prime source of reference whenever there is a question from my fellow Alfaholics in Holland. I than check the data in Maurizio Tabucchi's 'Guida all'identificazione Alfa Romeo' and in the D'Amico & Tabucchi book.
But still I can't figure out what is the matter with the engine number in my GT1300 Junior Zagato. My question is listed as a thread in the Limited production 1960 - 1977 section. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks! Ciao, Olaf
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Hello dretceterini,
I agree with that. I use the Fusi bible as the prime source of reference whenever there is a question from my fellow Alfaholics in Holland. I than check the data in Maurizio Tabucchi's 'Guida all'identificazione Alfa Romeo' and in the D'Amico & Tabucchi book.
But still I can't figure out what is the matter with the engine number in my GT1300 Junior Zagato. My question is listed as a thread in the Limited production 1960 - 1977 section. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks! Ciao, Olaf
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I honestly don't know, but there ARE errors in BOTH Fusi and Tabucchi.
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One of the things that I have questioned for years is if some of the 6c2300Bs were actually never completed as such, and in fact became pre-war 6c2500s. One example is in regard to Fusi listing S?N 813810-813915 for the B Pescara PLUS S/N 815001-815101 for the B Mille Miglia. Other sources say there was only a total of 105 cars for BOTH types, not 205 as Fusi sates. Personally, I think some of the 6c2300B MM cars actually became pre-war 6c2500 Tipo 256 and 6c2500 cars. Calligaris, from the 6c2500 register says there were 19 Tipo 256s alone. Anselmi only shows a total of 17 Tipo 256 PLUS pre-war 6c2500SS. I think this lends some credence to my long standing theory that some 6c2300Bs were re-numbered and became actually became pre-war 6c2500s....thoughts please....
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If I come across has being thick, please do not judge me too fast !
We have a Kam Tail Spider 1971.
Our vin number is 1486553 and engine number 6553.
However that make my car a 105.62, which I think is a Boat tail cars.
Do I have a rare car ??
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If I come across has being thick, please do not judge me too fast !
We have a Kam Tail Spider 1971.
Our vin number is 1486553 and engine number 6553.
However that make my car a 105.62, which I think is a Boat tail cars.
Do I have a rare car ??
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01-28-2008, 11:03 PM
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Had a reply from Alfa in Italy
World wide sales are has follows -
105.62 type “osso di seppia”.
1968 – 259
1969 – 1146
105.62 type “coda tronca”
1970 – 1426
1971 – 1211
1972 – 7
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Hello People,
I recently bought a (I believe) built Sept. 1974 regd. July 1975 in Germany GT Junior 1.6 Bertone.
The Chassis no. is AK * 220 * 1053 and Engine no. 00536 *S2663.
Am I correct in the car type?
Do these no.s match and lastly.. How many of that version were constructed?
I am humble in you company guys and appreciate any help.
Gordon
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