Highlights
- Remarkably rust-free and exceptionally rare survivor
- Comprehensive history file including many MOTs and tax discs
- 61,645 miles
- Fastidiously maintained by former Alfa enthusiast owners
- Only five former registered keepers
- MOT tested until September 2026 despite being exempt
The Appeal
We’re with you: how? Considering the Alfasud’s close relationship with metal disintegration, how has this highly original Series 3 SC survived? And yet it has, and remarkably so.
As enthusiasts know, the final Suds were actually pretty well built, with high levels of corrosion resistance to cure the notorious problems. What has killed most of these later cars is being driven into the ground by enthusiastic drivers, understandably so, because Alfa’s tiny southern terror is one of the best-handling family cars of all time.
Here is a chance to find out. This car is one of the later five-door models, fitted with the 1.3L 79bhp version of the flat four ‘Boxer’ motor and a 5spd gearbox. It is entirely factory standard, from the Alfa Rosso paintwork to the grey fabric cabin. Throughout it is in time warp condition - even the notoriously fragile rear parcel shelf is in good order.
The car has been enthusiast-owned for many years, amassing just five keepers in its 42 years. The mileage is still under 62,000 miles, which we’re told is verified by the history file. With voluntary MOT to September 2026, this looks like a great, practical classic that would fit in equally at any Alfa show as at the Festival of the Unexceptional.
The vendor says:
“Not concourse but close to it and very original. Rare to find a Sud with no rot!!!”
History and Paperwork
- First registered on 17th March 1983
- Five registered keepers from new
- MOT valid until 29th September 2026 with minor advisories
- Eligible for Historic Vehicle status, making it MOT and road tax exempt
- Comprehensive history file as shown in photos
- File includes owner's handbook and service coupon book
- Vendor reports history file includes old tax discs, and MOT certificates confirming mileage
- Owner's workshop manual and invoices included in the paperwork
- Current V5 present
- Period-style Blaupunkt stereo with Bluetooth is the only modification from original specification
- ULEZ compliant, we are told
The Condition
- Classic Alfa Rosso paintwork in very good order as shown
- Vendor tells us the body has no dents and only minor marks
- Bodywork appears free from notable defects as shown in photos
- Vendor states car has "absolutely no rust" - a significant point for an Alfasud
- Factory standard car on steel wheels in good order with Goodyear tyres
- Series 3 plastic bumper model with front and rear bumpers showing slight age
- Grey fabric interior is a particular highlight, showing barely any age
- Slight distortion to driver’s seat squab, but either easily fixed or could be lived with
- Factory standard interior, including well-kept door cards, carpets and dashboard
- Very clean engine bay
- Period-style Blaupunkt stereo with Bluetooth functionality fitted
- Fitted with front and rear seatbelts
- No structural advisories on MOT
The Mechanics
- Alfa Romeo 79bhp ‘flat four’ Boxer 1,351cc engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Runs and drives with no knocks or bangs, we are told
- The vendor states the mechanical condition is excellent
- The vendor reports it runs and drives perfectly
- History file supports low mileage, we are told
- Minor advisory to note on MOT
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