Highlights
- Rare UK right-hand drive specification
- Dry stored in a heated garage for over twelve years
- Warranted mileage of 56,949 miles
- Recently recommissioned after long-term storage
- Completely refurbished and powder-coated alloy wheels
The Appeal
The advent of the 147 GTA was an exciting moment for Alfisti the world over. Cramming the sublime 3.2-litre 250bhp Busso V6 into the firm's front-wheel drive hatchback was a masterstroke that resulted in one of the greatest hot hatches of the era.
This 2003 example stands out as a rare UK right-hand drive specification model, with few remaining on British roads today. Having been dry stored in a heated garage for over twelve years, this 147 GTA has been preserved in very good condition and recently recommissioned to ensure it performs as intended.
With a warranted 56,949 miles, completely original specification, and thoughtful upgrades including refurbished wheels and new tyres, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a celebrated and rare modern classic Italian performance car.
This 2003 example stands out as a rare UK right-hand drive specification model, with few remaining on British roads today. Having been dry stored in a heated garage for over twelve years, this 147 GTA has been preserved in very good condition and recently recommissioned to ensure it performs as intended.
With a warranted 56,949 miles, completely original specification, and thoughtful upgrades including refurbished wheels and new tyres, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a celebrated and rare modern classic Italian performance car.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 2003 as a UK right-hand drive specification car
- Few of these models remain on UK roads today
- Dry stored in a heated garage for over twelve years
- Totally original UK car
- Genuine warranted mileage of 56,949 miles
- Passed MOT in March 2012 at 56,176 miles before storage (now expired)
- Cam belt reportedly changed before storage, but no documentation available
- Still has original dealer supplying number plates and dealer sticker in rear window
The vendor says:
"The V5 shows 3 owners, however the car was purchased by the second owner as an ex demo having been driven 1, 000 miles, the second owner has owned the car for 21 years and is the person who stored it for 12 years due to personal circumstances, I have recently purchased from him, he is a good friend of mine, the car is registered in my name. It recently passed an MOT on 02/07/2025 with no advisories."
"The V5 shows 3 owners, however the car was purchased by the second owner as an ex demo having been driven 1, 000 miles, the second owner has owned the car for 21 years and is the person who stored it for 12 years due to personal circumstances, I have recently purchased from him, he is a good friend of mine, the car is registered in my name. It recently passed an MOT on 02/07/2025 with no advisories."
The Condition
- Minor scratches present, as expected for a 22-year-old vehicle
- Overall presents in very good order
- New tyres fitted all around
- Wheels completely refurbished and powder-coated
- Black leather interior with grey inserts, completely original and presents well
- Driver's seat bolster showing slight wear
High specification includes:
- 17" Alloy Clover Wheels
- Bose Music Sound System with CD Auto changer
- Alfa Romeo Navigation & Phone Preparation
- Cruise Control
- Traction Control
- Electric Windows
- Multifunction Leather Steering Wheel
- Climate Control
- Heated Seats
The Mechanics
- 3.2-litre V6 24V Busso engine
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Runs and drives very well, very responsive, the vendor tells us, pulling strongly through all gears and offering an engaging driving experience
- Recent recommissioning work completed and MOT passed with no advisories
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