The Legendary ALFA ROMEO "SQUADRA MOBILE". In short we can say that Alfa Romeo is one of t
In short we can say that Alfa Romeo is one of the most sophisticated brans in the world, and they were so from the start, this car is particularly elegant, comfortable, fast, beautiful and completed. In the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s they were a boom in Italy and around the world, everyone wanted to have this car.
Alfa Romeo is an Italian brand of automobiles, wich started in Milan in 1910. All its vehicles had been famous and well-known for its elegant designs and particular models. The symbol on the cars are represented by a red cross on a white field with the Milan flag and the Alfa symbol, and the snake on a blue field as a symbol of Visconti.
The snake means loyalty, courage, circumspection. And the cross with the blue sky represents its city’s flag. These kind of vehicles appeared in the 20’s already, and they competed in the European races with very good results. Each car of Alfa Romeo has a history and you can recognize them by the symbol before mentioned.
Alfa Romeo “Squadra Mobile police cars” models and names
Alfa Romeo is well-known for having the best models of sports cars, driven by Italian professional pilots and excellent drivers, and select cops everywhere. But this great brand is chosen by policeman from all over as well, because they fast, comfortable, manageable making easier their work.
Some of the historic Alfa Romeo models are the following:
Alfa Romeo 1900 Super “Pantera.” It was used by the Italian policemen, later it was replaced by the Giuletta. It had the name Pantera because the clack color on it.
Alfa Romeo 1900 “Matta.”
Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint Polizia “Squadra mobile.” We will talk more about this model of car later.
Alfa Romeo Berlina “Polizia.”
Alfa Romeo Giuletta TI “Polizia di Stato” (State Policemen).
Alfa Romeo 2000 Sprint Polizia “Squadra Mobile.”
Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint “Squadra Mobile”
First of all this car was a very nice model with big six cylinder coupes, it had a great GT cruising and made great noises as well. This car was really popular in the 60’s especially from 1961 to 1968. This Alfa Romeo was used by the Italian policemen in the 60’s, was a great delivery for the Squadra Mobil at that time and this car help them to have success in all their operations.
The interior of this car is amazingly beautiful and everything there is original. Veneers look solid and it has carpets and headliner making this Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint “Squadra Mobile” one of the most completed and well-designed cars. Everything look very good inside.
More information about the Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint “Squadra Mobile”
Alfa Romeo 2600 was produced for first time in October 12, 1962. It had leather in the interior of the vehicle. This kind of car had excellent braking system, electrical system, power and cooling. Its first owner was Gianni Mazzocchi, who was the founder and director of famous magazine and paper.
The care was packed with the best amenity of that time, it had a great commercial success, it had electric windows as well and air conditioning. There were more than 6,999 copies with series 106.02.
This Alfa Romeo model was large enough to have four adults for a fastest touring or ride, the style was similar to the previous 2000 Sprint. A great number of them with special equipment was purchased by the Ministries of Interior and Defense departments, so in this way the Government could equip mobile of the Police and the Carabineer. Policemen loved this model of car and they were well- known as the “Panthers” and “Gazelles” because the car model and color.
The selling was a success and it was made by contract and bill of sale. It was a privilege to work with this model and brand of car. Today collectors are looking for these car for their collection.
Without any doubt Alfa Romeo "Squadra Mobile police cars” were the best option for anyone especially for policemen at that time, because they were faster, more comfortable, and they had the best design inside and outside the car. They were inspiration for the next generation of policemen cars.
