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Alfa Romeo 75 TS LE ASN number 3487(out of 3500)– Possibly the Last Alfa Romeo:
Sniff Petrol’s ‘Boring Car Trivia’ once quipped that the Alfa Romeo 75 has window switches in the roof. While quirky, there's a far deeper story behind this remarkable machine — one that suggests it could be the last Alfa Romeo truly made by Alfa Romeo, and this particular car perhaps the very last one imported to the uk. No doubt all following cars that followed were great and are still Alfas, its just that the 75 has the undiluted spirit that follows alfas peak years in the post war period.
Controversial? Perhaps. But the 75, particularly the TS LE ASN model, marks the end of this era.
A Design Legacy Rooted in Alfa History:
The Alfa 75 was penned in-house by Ermanno Cressoni at the Alfa Centro Stile and followed the Alfa Giulietta (Type 116), itself developed from the 1972 Alfetta platform, designed by the legendary Giuseppe “Busso” and his team. That heritage brings with it a sophisticated mechanical layout:
• Front suspension: Double wishbone with torsion bars
• Rear suspension: De Dion tube with inboard disc brakes
• Drivetrain: Rear-mounted transaxle for 50/ 50 weight distribution
• Handling: Low polar moment of inertia and low centre of gravity
These ingredients created one of the most balanced and dynamically capable saloons of its era. Even today, the 75’s poise on the road surprises and delights, earning its place as the training car of choice at the Nürburgring Driving School well into the 2000s.
Engineering Brilliance – The Twin Spark ‘Nord’ Engine:
Under the bonnet lies the final evolution of Alfa’s legendary all-alloy twin-cam engine — first seen in the 1955 Giulietta. In the 75 TS, this 2. 0L unit gained:
• Twin spark plugs
• Bosch Motronic fuel injection
• 145 bhp from a 33-year-old design
This powerplant set the template for modern four-cylinder engines. Robust, rev-happy, and sonorous, it delivered both performance and charisma.
Alfa’s Last Hurrah: The 75 TS LE ASN
Released in 1992, the LE (or Allestimento Speciale Numerato) was the swan song of the 75 range. Limited to just 3, 500 units, it came loaded with features:
• 14-inch Speedline alloys
• Metallic paint
• Electric sunroof
• Recaro interior with leather steering wheel
• Numbered plaque (this one is #3487)
These models represented the pinnacle of the 75’s development — with limited-slip differential, variable speed power steering, and numerous refinements.
A Rare Opportunity: LE #3487:
First registered in August 1992, this car is currently one of just 9 examples taxed in the UK. It could very well be one of the final — if not the final — true Alfa Romeos before the Fiat merger took full effect. As an Alfa Romeo club member and run the West Wilts division, c I have a long-standing interest in the brand, and this is perhaps one of 30 I have owned. the 75 was bought from my friend's dad 4/ 5 years ago. he had owned the car for many years and had looked after it very well and I have known the car since 2003. I'm selling the car as I'm short of space, and when If irst purchased I didnt have any alfa wheels, but now my Monza projects is finnished the 75 needs to go to a new custodian
