Description
Rare Manual Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Sportwagon
A true modern classic — this manual Alfa 156 GTA Sportwagon combines rarity, performance, and pedigree. Fitted with the legendary Busso 3. 2-litre V6, it has been cherished and carefully maintained by the current owner, with servicing and upkeep entrusted to Alfa specialists Autolusso (Bournemouth) for the past eight years. A full set of invoices is available to verify the extensive work completed during this time.
Key Highlights:
- Iconic Busso 3. 2-litre 24-valve V6 engine
- Quaife limited-slip differential
- Bilstein B12 suspension kit with Eibach springs & anti-roll kit
- 330mm brakes
- Wizard catback exhaust with carbon dynamics intake system
- Full engine rebuild in 2018 (at 121k miles) incl. alternator rebuild; new clutch; and new water pump with metal impeller
- New front wings fitted in 2020, with significant underside welding completed
- Refurbished wheels
Mechanical & Structural Condition:
Mechanically, this GTA is in excellent order. The fully rebuilt engine runs beautifully, starting first time with no warning lights. Gear changes are smooth, braking is strong, and the car drives exactly as a GTA should. Structurally it is sound, with fresh wings (2020), recent welding, and solid bodywork. The paint presents well overall, though there are minor cosmetic imperfections — including lacquer peel in a couple of spots and a small bubble on the passenger-side windscreen surround (visible in photos). There are also a couple of small dents on the tailgate.
Interior:
The black leather interior is well-preserved, the driver’s seat bolster is worn but not excessively. All instruments function correctly, and the car is fitted with a Bose sound system (with 6-CD changer in the boot), as well as an aftermarket iPod connector discreetly installed in the glovebox.
History & Documentation:
- Comprehensive MOT & service history
- Two keys included
- Timing belt last changed Sept 2022 at 139k miles
- Most recent service completed May 2025
- MOT until July 2026
This is a rare opportunity to own one of Alfa’s most iconic modern performance cars — a manual 156 GTA Sportwagon with excellent provenance, major mechanical work completed, and the right upgrades to make it both reliable and rewarding to drive.
