Rob's quintessential car (or automobile) must-knows
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The most important thing is to respect not only the drivers and passengers around you but the environment you are passing through as well. Just because you have access to an automobile and enough knowledge and skill to drive it doesn't give you the right to do whatever you want, when you want. Like John Stuart Mill, ask yourself who else is affected by your actions and modify your behaviour accordingly. Ask yourself whether you have the right to impose yourself on others, and when. Is it enough reason to speed, burn rubber and generally ignore those around you simply because you can?

Having done that self-analysis, you'll want to step up to a stylish Italian automobile like an...Alfa Romeo

• If you are an Australian Alfa owner you'll find like-minded people at the Alfa Owners Club. The club is broken into state organisations which run differing programs of driver education, competitive and social events.
• The US Alfa Owners organisation is similar in scope and nature.
• Modern Alfas come from FIAT-owned factories in Arese and Torino.
• Before the current generation 166 we had the equally lovely 164
• Did you know the Alfa Montreal is essentially a 105-series 'chassis' with a small-bore V8?
• If you want to find your Alfa's specifications look at the Carfolio site.
• More specs and pics on Alfas can be found at Motorbase.
• The 116 series Alfas are famous for their rear-mounted clutch and gearbox in a single transaxle unit. For more detail on these cars check out the home of the AR Transaxle, AlfaGTV6.com.
• For some of the flavour of Alfa ownership check out Rob's personal guide to the Alfa GTV, Giulietta and 33

Car (or Automobile) racing

• In Australia get the facts on racing from the Confederation of Australian Motorsports.

Car setup for road or track

• Having bought your car, don't go mad with modications until reading Rob's guide to handling, including caster, camber, toe and other confusions.
• If you are really behind the eight ball, better read the basics on how cars work - at How Stuff Works.
• And when you are ready to modify the suspension, this Aussie suspension setup site may help.
• Don't miss Chris Longhurst's Car Bibles

The History

• New to the whole personal mobility deal? Try automobile history at About.
• Fancy a gawk at some yank tanks? The Museum of Automobile History (US museum site) can assist.

Books and Images

• Don't miss these images of Alfas, Austin 7s, Oldsmobiles, Suzuki Swifts, VW Golfs and loads more.
• Or Ozzie's images of some hot machines.