"The car that knows its own value" was the Alfa Romeo 2300's slogan.

"The body and the soul of the Alfa Romeo 2300."

The 2300 had definite similarities with the Alfetta Berlina, but every dimension was unique.

Despite the association was dropped in 1974, this particular 2300 racing car had FNM livery.

1979 marked the introduction of the 2300 B, identifiable externally by the new front grille treatment, rear detailing and the rear-view mirror.

Spot the difference: there were no large external changes between the standard 2300 and 2300 TI.

Jody Scheckter track-tested the 2300 alongside six other Brazilian-built cars. Judging by the picture, it was probably the most desirable.

Brazilian car magazine Quatro Rodas puts the 2300 TI through its paces.

Niki Lauda poses with his personal 2300 TI.

In black the 2300 was a very handsome car.

The 2300 was also seen trackside, although this one appears to have broken down!

A German owners manual. Note the obvious RIO addition to the name.

An alcohol version finally came in the form of the Alcool/TI

"Nobody understands luxury better than the Italians."

The 2300 TI 4 was also seen trackside.

The 1985 model represented Alfa Romeo's last throw at modernising the 2300, a car with 1940/50s mechanicals. Note the alloy wheels and new side-cladding.

Specifications from 1983.

In its final guise, the Alfa Romeo 2300 was certainly "a car with history".