Highlights

1986 Alfa Romeo 33 Cloverleaf with 58,900 kilometres showing
Described as completely original with matching colours and numbers
Stored in a climate-controlled garage and reportedly never driven in the rain
Retains original details, including the Alfa Romeo pen and torch

The Appeal

Serving as a successor to the legendary Alfasud and powered by the same four-cylinder boxer engine, the Alfa Romeo 33 Cloverleaf is one of the most characterful sporting saloons of the 1980s. The Quadrifoglio Verde badge, Alfa Romeo's hallmark of sporting intent, denotes the most desirable variant in the range.

This 1986 example is described as completely original, retaining its matching colours and numbers along with period details such as the original gear knob, radio, and even the Alfa Romeo-branded pen and torch tucked into the passenger door pocket. Purchased in early 2022 from Colombo Classic in Spain, the car benefited from a substantial mechanical overhaul prior to the current owner's acquisition and is reported to have arrived in very good condition. Since then, it has been stored in a climate-controlled garage at 18 degrees and has reportedly never been driven in the rain.

The vendor informs us that the car runs beautifully, starting first time and delivering the characteristic rasp from its boxer engine that makes these cars so rewarding to experience. Fitted with four new Pirelli tyres, this is an appealing opportunity to acquire a well-sorted and lovingly kept example of an increasingly collectable Alfa Romeo.

Key Information

Mileage: 58,958 km (indicated, unwarranted)
Country of registration: Republic of Ireland (LHD car imported from Spain)
Technical inspection status: reportedly NCT exempt (historic vehicle)
Technical specs: 1,500cc flat-four boxer engine, five-speed manual
Paperwork: offered with limited documentation

The Detail

Substantial mechanical overhaul reportedly carried out by Colombo Classic prior to current ownership in early 2022
Four new Pirelli tyres fitted
The vendor states the car starts first time and runs very well
The vendor describes the bodywork as being in superb condition
The vendor states the interior retains its original configuration and presents in very good order
Original gear knob, radio, Alfa Romeo pen and torch reportedly still present
Stored in a climate-controlled garage at 18 degrees centigrade since early 2022
Reportedly never driven in the rain during current ownership

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