Highlights
- Conversion to Ti Green Cloverleaf
- Strong Enthusiast Provenance
- Period-Correct Interior & Details
- Tax & MOT Exempt
- Voluntary MOT records since 2015
The Appeal
Launched in the early 1970s, the Alfa Romeo Alfasud set new standards for small family cars with its light construction, flat-four boxer engine, and sharp handling. By the 1980s, the range-topping 1.5 Ti Green Cloverleaf was the ultimate expression of the model, combining spirited performance with distinctive sporting details. Today, well-preserved examples are highly prized by enthusiasts.
This 1983 Alfasud began life as a 1.5 SC but was carefully converted to Ti Green Cloverleaf specification by Alfa Romeo Club figure Tom Parkinson. He sourced genuine new-old-stock panels from BLS, doors, hatch, wings, sills, and more, reportedly spending over £6,000 on parts alone. In 2015, the current owner fitted a correct Ti Green Cloverleaf engine with just 36,000 miles from new, restoring performance and authenticity.
Since then, the car has benefitted from a quality respray in Alfa Rosso AR530 with ceramic coating, refurbished alloys with fresh Goodyear tyres, and extensive mechanical work, including renewed suspension, clutch hydraulics, brakes, and cooling system components. The interior presents in period-correct black and red Ti trim with Alfa leather steering wheel, while the underside shows signs of protective treatment.
With 70,573 miles on the speedo, voluntary MOT history since 2015, and a chain of enthusiast ownership, this Alfasud represents a rare chance to acquire one of the most celebrated sporting hatchbacks of its era in excellent condition - a compelling choice for both collectors and drivers.
The History & Paperwork
- First registered in March 1983
- 4 former keepers
- Started life as a 1.5 SC in red
- First owner bought it from new in Pontefract
- Last 2 owners were well-known Alfa enthusiasts
- Tom Parkinson began the process of converting the car to a TI Green Cloverleaf by purchasing genuine brand new Alfa panels from BLS which included front panel, doors, hatch, rear panel, sills, wing rails, headlight bezels and headlights. - It has been said he stopped counting the cost at £6000 just in panels/parts!
- In current ownership since January 2015
- The seller purchased the car in 2015 with no engine. A ‘one owner from new’ Alfasud Ti Green Cloverleaf engine with a documented 36,000 miles was later fitted
- Voluntary
- Current mileage of 70,573 miles
- V5C in existing keeper’s name
- Voluntary MOT records since 2015
- Some paperwork and receipts for recent work
- Original owner’s manual present
The Condition
- The current keeper advises “the car has had a quality respray in Alfa Rosso AR530” during their ownership, and has been “ceramic coated for extra protection at a cost of £500.”
- Paintwork and bumper plastics show very little signs of imperfections, if at all
- Manual sunroof in good condition
- The engine bay is clean and very well presented.
- The underside of the vehicle shows signs of having been treated
- The seller notes the car is in “Excellent condition, nothing significant to mention.”
- Period-correct black and red interior with 'Ti' (Tourismo Internationale) motif emblazoned on the seats.
- Black roof lining shows no sign of sagging
- Alfa leather steering wheel
- All in all, the condition of this Alfasud displays that of a quality restoration with very little imperfections throughout. The interior presents no visible rips or tears in the seats, with some signs of light use in places.
The Mechanics
- Alfasud 1.5 Ti engine fitted in 2015
- Serviced with cambelt and water pump replacements
- 105 BHP
- 5-speed, manual gearbox
- Rare 2 piece exhaust with correct twin pipe silencer that produces a “'to die for' exhaust rasp on the engine overrun”.
- New Sudshop suspension springs x4 fitted all round in 2022
- Clutch slave and master cylinders both replaced with new parts.
- The current owner advises the following work has been done:
- New windscreen
- Alloys refurbished with 4 recent 'A' rating Goodyear tyres - spare wheel has the original Pirelli P6 though!
- New Valeo radiator fitted in 2021
- Rear brake pads have recently been replaced
- New exhaust heat shield and piping fitted (very hard to find)
- Rear glass chrome hinges fitted with new replacements
- The vendor advises “The engine is extremely willing, the gears change beautifully slick and the handling matches its world famous reputation for accuracy and commitment to stay firmly planted to the road even through the sharpest bends!”
- We’ve no reports of mechanical issues
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