Alfa Romeo RL Targa Florio

The RL Targa Florio was distinguished by its lighter weight, achieved through the use of an aluminum body, and its race-tuned suspension and brakes, which made it better suited to the rough, twisting roads of events like the Targa Florio. The car was famously driven by some of the era’s greatest drivers, including Antonio Ascari, who piloted it to a second-place finish in the 1923 Targa Florio. The following year, Alfa Romeo secured victory in the race, cementing the RL Targa Florio’s legacy as a formidable racing machine.

The RL Targa Florio’s success on the track helped solidify Alfa Romeo’s reputation as a manufacturer of competitive sports cars and set the stage for the company’s future in motorsport. Its blend of power, agility, and technical sophistication was a testament to Alfa Romeo’s commitment to innovation and performance, values that would define the brand for decades to come.