28TH AUTO ITALIA ITALIAN CAR DAY - BROOKLANDS, SATURDAY 4TH MAY 2013the last 27 years, the Italian Car Day at the Brooklands Museum has grown to become not only the UKs top event for owners and admirers of all things Italian, but the largest gathering of Italian cars in the country.Several things help to set this event apart. First, theres the fact that it takes place at the magnificent and evocative Brooklands Museum in Surrey; and secondly, theres the chance for every visitor to be not just a spectator, but a participant.Anyone arriving in any Italian car, be it a Fiat or a Ferrari, is able to park in the areas reserved for the relevant marque and model, and hence to become part of the display. Another reason for the events success is that its far more than a static show: selected cars are demonstrated both on the demanding Brooklands test hill, and on the circuit at the adjacent Mercedes-Benz World.In addition, the many car clubs and registers that sign up to the event have their own dedicated areas. It is a social event for Italophiles as much as an unrivalled exhibition of everything from modern Ferrari supercars to quirky little Fiats of the past, plus Maseratis, Lamborghinis and a vast range of rare and fascinating marques: Abarth, Bizzarrini, De Tomaso, Innocenti, Moretti, Siata and a great many more.Alfa Romeo, of course, is always a prime part of the action, but 2013 will see a special celebration in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Giulia Bertone coup. The official press launch was on 9th September 1963 at the newly opened Arese factory and, to mark this milestone, the Alfa Romeo Owners Clubs Giulia 105 Register is arranging a dedicated parking area for up to 30 Bertone coups.Whatever your Italian car (or bike)or even if youre an admirer, rather than an ownerdo come along to Brooklands on Saturday 4th May and enjoy all that magnificent red metal.Ticket Information Advance sales: Adults 12; seniors/students 11; children (5-16) 5; family (2A + 3C) 32 On the day: Adults 15; seniors 14; children 6; family 37 To pre-book: brooklandsmuseumshop.com, or tel: 01932 857381 ext 268