The Alfa Romeo 156 is probably the Italian manufacturer's most important car this far. Not only is it one of the most beautiful passenger cars ever made, it was also a great improvement in quality for Alfa Romeo and loads of the 156 were sold in Europe.

I bought my car when it was twelve years old, and within a year I had spent more in repairs than I bought the car for, so when the brakes started to give up I sold it for almost nothing. However, I think I will never drive such a funny car again, it was glued like a go-cart to the road.