Hang on, lads; I’ve got a great idea.<\/p><\/div>\n

As the world winds down for Christmas, or at least this part of the world, it is time for a bit of whimsy. Here is a gang of Abarths on the Monza Banking, perhaps in training for a showdown on the Lingotto roof with the cheeky chappies in Minis.<\/p>\n

An Italian Job indeed.<\/p>\n

John Brooks, December 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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