Highlights

Very rare 33 4x4 Pininfarina-built estate
Very low mileage of under 51,000 kms
Factory standard and highly presented survivor
Recently serviced including timing belt replacement
Revisione renewed December 2025

The Appeal

Before adopting the more focused Sport Wagon name, Alfa’s 33 estate was known for a couple of years as the Giardinetta. Based on the top 33 ‘Quadrifoglio Oro’ trim level, it focused more on luxury than sport. And, as befits an upmarket car built in the afterglow of the Audi Quattro’s launch, it was available with the option of the clever switchable Ototrasm Four Wheel Drive system.

Each 33 estate body was built at Pininfarina’s works in Piedmont before moving to Alfa’s Pomigliano D’Arco plant near Naples for assembly. As a result, these were expensive cars. Production was low, and sales were never high. This is especially true of the Giardinetta, as it was only available for a couple of years. All of which makes the arrival of this 1987 Giardinetta 4x4 a treat for enthusiasts.

The car is fitted with Alfa’s fizzy 1.5L ‘Boxer’ engine in ‘Ti’ spec, which means it is equipped with two twin-choke Weber carburettors to deliver 95bhp via the 5spd box. It is one of the last Giardinettas built before the switch to Sport Wagon and is painted in dark silver metallic, one of only two colours available for the Giardinetta. The condition is remarkable - this is a proper time warp car. Thanks to the low mileage of under 51,000 km it looks like it rolled out of the showroom mere months ago.

Beyond the condition, there is the reassurance of a recent cambelt change and service. The Revisione was also renewed in December 2025. The car carries Italian registration. This car is a lucky find for fans and one of the last cars wholly designed and developed by the firm.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1987
Reported to have remained in Italy throughout its life
Italian registration
Revisione renewed December 2025
Factory handbooks and wallet
One set of keys as shown

The Condition

Highly preserved factory standard car in dark silver grey metallic
Paintwork and bodywork in very good condition with few signs of use
Bodywork shows presents well in usual 33 check areas such as sills and panel edges
Exterior trim including unpainted bumpers and badging very well kept
Factory standard wheels in very good condition with few marks
Quadrifoglio Oro specification beige fabric seats with red piping
Interior looks barely used and shows few signs of wear even on high traffic areas
Switchgear, fittings, door cards and dashboard all in good condition
Boot area is clean and appears little used
Red carpets through cabin in good condition showing little sign of fading

The Mechanics

95bhp 1,490cc Boxer 4cyl petrol engine
Two twin-choke Weber carburettors
5spd manual transmission
Manually engageable four-wheel drive system operated via a mechanical lever
Ototrasm 4WD system offers option of FWD or AWD
Recently serviced with timing belt replacement completed
Drive is described as tight and responsive according to seller
The vendor reports the mechanicals to be responsive and in good working order

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