A group of Alfa 1300 Berlinas waiting for their day in the sun.
Roberto Motta gets an exclusive look at the jewels in the Scuderia del Portello. All photos by Roberto Motta unless othewise noted.
Scuderia Portello has been at the forefront of Italian Vintage Racing since its creation in 1989. At first a small but enthusiastic group of Alfa owners began competing in European vintage car events, but as the sport grew the Scuderia was also entrusted by the company of Alfa Romeo to manage the appearances and transportation of the Arese Museums’ jewels. ( See Interview with Marco Cajani, President, Scuderia del Portello )
Below is the lair of the famous Scuderia, opened to our correspondent Roberto Motta. It is not open to the public and naturally discretion is always optimum.
More about the Scuderia and its cars and events can be found on their website. www.scuderiadelportello.org/
Marco Cajani, Scuderia del Portello’s President and the 33/2-001 Fleron.
Scuderia del Portello members at the Mille Miglia, 2011. Credit Scuderia del Portello.
The De Tomaso F1 car with an Alfa engine, driven by Nino Vaccarella, who entered it in the 1961 Italian GP.
Some of cars of the members, making for a unique and amazing Alfa Competition Museum.
Marco Cajani's super support vehicle. More on this in the future.
Waiting for the start of the Milano-San Remo, Marco Cajani on right.
The Alfa 75s, probably the last car one can consider a real Alfa, are now being raced by team members.
Alfa Romeo’s new generation of Trofeo 156 and Turismos racecars line up in the Scuderia del Portello’s room.
The Alfa Romeo Giulias used during the London-Sidney Marathon 1993 and 2000
Scuderia del Portello members at Monza.
The Alfa Romeo driven by Arturo Merzario during the Carrera Panamericana.
Unlike Sig. Enzo, I never killed my mother. It warms my heart to learn about Scuderia del Portello and its mission. I started in Alfas and made a business out of it in Berkeley, Ca., and those who took it over still remain and are active in the old Alfa scene. Sig. Cajani passion is a wonderful thing.
Hallo Marco,
sometimes I remember the Time in 1999 24 H / Nürburgring .
Thank You for the great time.
And best regards to your Son.
Hans Joachim Holz ( Pilota 156 / Germany)