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Memorable Alfa Romeo concepts up for sale

RM Sotheby’s will be selling the Alfa Romeo Berlina Aerodinamica Tecnica (B.A.T.) concepts, a trio of concept cars produced by Bertone for the Turin auto salons from 1953-1955. The trio of Alfa Romeos is scheduled to be offered as a single lot at the Contemporary Art Evening Auction on Oct. 28. Regarded by many as the seminal vehicle designs of the 20th century, B.A.T. 5, 7, & 9 were presented to the public over three consecutive years and are

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