Magazines - Quattroruote - 1978

12-Issue Lot of Quattroruote Magazines - Complete 1978 Year (Numbers 266-277) — Exceptional Conditions & Cult Numbers
Extraordinary time capsule for all automotive history lovers: the complete and sequential 1978 year collection of the legendary Quattroruote magazine (Editoriale Domus). The lot includes the entire annual span of 12 monthly issues (from no. 265 of January to no. 277 of December), preserved in a state that astonishes with freshness and integrity.
The year 1978 marked an epochal transition for European design and motor technology. This collection represents the most authoritative and fascinating historical documentation, rich in issues that are today true “cult” items and virtually impossible to find in these conditions.
Absolute strengths of this collection
- September 1978 — "Le Fiat con grinta": Iconic collectible issue, entirely focused on the debut and in-depth tests of the legendary Fiat sports cars 127 Sport (70 HP) and Fiat 131 Racing, plus the very rare dossier "Fiat da corsa per gli anni '80".
- March and May 1978 — The Ritmo phenomenon: The exclusive preview and the subsequent grand commercial special on the birth of the Fiat Ritmo. The May issue also contains the highly coveted full-color technical snapshot of the Ferrari T3 Formula 1 car.
- April and November 1978 — The foreign legends: Contains the complete road tests of two world automotive milestones: the Volkswagen Golf GTI and the very sporty BMW 323i Injection (E21), plus the first exclusive spy photos of the future Opel Kadett.
- January, February and December 1978 — The great Italian debuts: The historic road tests of the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Super, the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta (1300/1600) and the grand year-end preview on the Nuova Lancia 1300-1500 (future Delta).
- October and August 1978 — Rarities and Variants: Focus on the 1500 engine for the Fiat X1/9 spider, the preview of the Golf Cabriolet, the test of the Triumph TR7 and the monographic booklet dedicated to the entire Renault 5 range (including the rare R5 Alpine).
Each volume is a gold mine for historians and restorers, thanks to the official price lists of the era and the spectacular vintage full-page advertising spreads (such as the iconic Ford Fiesta first-series ad on the back cover), characterized by vivid and pristine color fidelity.
Technical details:
- Publisher: Editoriale Domus (Milan, Italy)
- Language: Italian
- Quantity: 12 magazines (complete and consecutive year)
- Numbering: From no. 265 to no. 277

Preservation conditions (As per photo gallery):
The lot presents generally very good to excellent condition, decidedly above average for print magazines of almost fifty years old. The original glossy covers maintain their natural shine, with bright colors and no fading. The red and yellow spines are extraordinarily solid, straight and compact, with no binding give-way or structural warping due to humidity. Interior pages are clean, fresh, and perfectly usable. A unique lot to complete your library or to make a safe collecting investment.
Each magazine weighs approximately 430 grams.