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Highlights
- One-owner example from new
- Completely original and unrestored
- Spent its entire life in the dry climate of South Africa
- Never welded or suffered from corrosion
- Recently serviced by a respected Alfa Romeo specialist
The Appeal
The Alfa Romeo Alfetta is one of Giorgetto Giugiaro's most celebrated designs, combining the perfect proportions of a classic Italian sports car with Alfa's revolutionary rear-mounted transaxle for ideal 50:50 weight distribution.
This 1975 example is the 1800 GT, featuring the excellent all-alloy Nord twin-cam.
This Alfa is a true time capsule - a one-owner car that has been preserved in very good original condition thanks to a lifetime spent in South Africa's dry climate. Unlike many Alfettas that have succumbed to rust or undergone extensive restoration, this example remains untouched, unmodified, and free from the corrosion that typically plagues these models, making it a rare find for the discerning Alfisti.
This 1975 example is the 1800 GT, featuring the excellent all-alloy Nord twin-cam.
This Alfa is a true time capsule - a one-owner car that has been preserved in very good original condition thanks to a lifetime spent in South Africa's dry climate. Unlike many Alfettas that have succumbed to rust or undergone extensive restoration, this example remains untouched, unmodified, and free from the corrosion that typically plagues these models, making it a rare find for the discerning Alfisti.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1975 and has remained with its original owner until now
- Garaged indoors throughout its life and driven sparingly
- 51,071 km indicated
- Being sold due to the owner's decision to part with their sizeable private collection
- The vendor states the car has been meticulously maintained throughout its life
The Condition
- Finished in factory-correct Maize Yellow paintwork that presents exceedingly well
- Body reportedly completely corrosion-free and has never required welding
- Original Campagnolo alloy wheels remain in good condition
- Black upholstery appears very well-preserved and free from significant wear
- Dashboard reported to be free from cracks
- Original Alfa-branded radio still in place
- Interior features including carpets and headliner appear well-preserved
- All switches, gauges and controls reported to function as intended
The vendor says:
"Penned by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Alfetta GT is an undeniable design icon—wedge-shaped, aggressive, and unmistakably Alfa Romeo. The factory-correct Maize Yellow paintwork is flawless, the panel gaps are perfect, and the brightwork gleams like the day it left the factory.
"Penned by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Alfetta GT is an undeniable design icon—wedge-shaped, aggressive, and unmistakably Alfa Romeo. The factory-correct Maize Yellow paintwork is flawless, the panel gaps are perfect, and the brightwork gleams like the day it left the factory.
"The original Campagnolo alloy wheels remain in stunning condition, wrapped in period-correct tires that still hold the car’s authentic stance.
An Interior That Feels Like 1975
"Step inside, and you are immediately transported back in time. The unmarked, original black upholstery remains soft, supple, and free from wear, the dashboard is completely crack-free, and every switch, gauge, and control functions exactly as Alfa intended. Even the original Alfa-branded radio is still in place—an almost unheard-of detail in a car of this age.
Everything about this car screams originality and preservation, from the factory steering wheel to the perfectly preserved carpets and headliner. A Collector’s Dream – Available for the First Time
"As a seasoned and respected collector of classic cars, I have spent years curating the finest examples of motoring history. This Alfetta GT has been one of my most treasured possessions, kept in climate-controlled conditions, meticulously maintained, and driven only on the best of days."
The Mechanics
- 1.8-litre DOHC four-cylinder twin-cam engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Original Solex carburettors have recently been rebuilt
- Features Alfa's rear-mounted transaxle for 50:50 weight distribution
- Suspension system comprises torsion-bar front and De Dion rear setup
- The vendor reports significant recent servicing by a respected Alfa Romeo specialist
The vendor says:
"Under the bonnet sits the legendary 1. 8L DOHC twin-cam engine, an absolute jewel of Italian engineering. It sings to 6, 000 RPM effortlessly, pulling with the kind of soul and urgency that modern cars could never hope to replicate. Paired with Alfa’s revolutionary rear-mounted transaxle for perfect 50:50 weight distribution, this car is light on its feet, eager through corners, and alive in a way that only the greatest Italian sports cars can be.
"Under the bonnet sits the legendary 1. 8L DOHC twin-cam engine, an absolute jewel of Italian engineering. It sings to 6, 000 RPM effortlessly, pulling with the kind of soul and urgency that modern cars could never hope to replicate. Paired with Alfa’s revolutionary rear-mounted transaxle for perfect 50:50 weight distribution, this car is light on its feet, eager through corners, and alive in a way that only the greatest Italian sports cars can be.
The five-speed manual gearbox—a masterpiece in itself—offers the slickest shifts you’ll ever experience in a classic Alfa, making every drive an event. The suspension, with its torsion-bar front and De Dion rear setup, delivers razor-sharp handling and an intoxicating connection to the road.
"Adding to its mechanical perfection, the original Solex carburettors have just been meticulously rebuilt, ensuring flawless throttle response and smooth power delivery. A significant amount of money has been spent with one of the most respected Alfa Romeo master technicians, ensuring that this Alfetta runs and drives exactly as it did when it left the factory."
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