Highlights

Remarkably rust-free and exceptionally rare survivor
Comprehensive history file including many MOTs and tax discs
61,645 miles
Fastidiously maintained by former Alfa enthusiast owners
Only five former registered keepers
MOT tested until September 2026 despite being exempt

The Appeal

We’re with you: how? Considering the Alfasud’s close relationship with metal disintegration, how has this highly original Series 3 SC survived? And yet it has, and remarkably so.

As enthusiasts know, the final Suds were actually pretty well built, with high levels of corrosion resistance to cure the notorious problems. What has killed most of these later cars is being driven into the ground by enthusiastic drivers, understandably so, because Alfa’s tiny southern terror is one of the best-handling family cars of all time.

Here is a chance to find out. This car is one of the later five-door models, fitted with the 1.3L 79bhp version of the flat four ‘Boxer’ motor and a 5spd gearbox. It is entirely factory standard, from the Alfa Rosso paintwork to the grey fabric cabin. Throughout it is in time warp condition - even the notoriously fragile rear parcel shelf is in good order.

The car has been enthusiast-owned for many years, amassing just five keepers in its 42 years. The mileage is still under 62,000 miles, which we’re told is verified by the history file. With voluntary MOT to September 2026, this looks like a great, practical classic that would fit in equally at any Alfa show as at the Festival of the Unexceptional.

The vendor says:

“Not concourse but close to it and very original. Rare to find a Sud with no rot!!!”

History and Paperwork

First registered on 17th March 1983
Five registered keepers from new
MOT valid until 29th September 2026 with minor advisories
Eligible for Historic Vehicle status, making it MOT and road tax exempt
Comprehensive history file as shown in photos
File includes owner's handbook and service coupon book
Vendor reports history file includes old tax discs, and MOT certificates confirming mileage
Owner's workshop manual and invoices included in the paperwork
Current V5 present
Period-style Blaupunkt stereo with Bluetooth is the only modification from original specification
ULEZ compliant, we are told

The Condition

Classic Alfa Rosso paintwork in very good order as shown
Vendor tells us the body has no dents and only minor marks
Bodywork appears free from notable defects as shown in photos
Vendor states car has "absolutely no rust" - a significant point for an Alfasud
Factory standard car on steel wheels in good order with Goodyear tyres
Series 3 plastic bumper model with front and rear bumpers showing slight age
Grey fabric interior is a particular highlight, showing barely any age
Slight distortion to driver’s seat squab, but either easily fixed or could be lived with
Factory standard interior, including well-kept door cards, carpets and dashboard
Very clean engine bay
Period-style Blaupunkt stereo with Bluetooth functionality fitted
Fitted with front and rear seatbelts
No structural advisories on MOT

The Mechanics

Alfa Romeo 79bhp ‘flat four’ Boxer 1,351cc engine
Five-speed manual transmission
Runs and drives with no knocks or bangs, we are told
The vendor states the mechanical condition is excellent
The vendor reports it runs and drives perfectly
History file supports low mileage, we are told
Minor advisory to note on MOT

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