Brilliantly engineered by ex-Porsche engineer Rudolf Hruska and crisply styled by Giugiaro, the Alfasud had it all.
Except not quite. Production problems hit quality and delayed the introduction of the much-anticipated Sprint coupe. When it finally arrived in 1976 it transposed the saloon’s sports car pretensions into an actual sports car shape. It was handsome and, of course, handled brilliantly. There was also space for four adults and a decent boot.
Renamed the Alfasud Sprint Veloce in 1979, the coupe was available with 1.3litre and 1.5litre versions of the punchy flat four Alfa Romeo engine. From June of that year the smaller engine car got two twin-choke carburettors that lifted power to 85bhp.
This beautifully preserved Sprint 1.3 benefits from those upgrades. In superb condition with a particularly good interior it is pleasingly factory standard. There is an ASI certificate – with gold plate attached to the car – to reinforce the sense of quality across this exquisite example.
Arguably one of Alfa Romeo’s best cars, if not one of Italy’s, this is a fantastic opportunity for any collector.
The History and Paperwork
VIN records show that this is a 1981 car, one of the last built on a ‘A40’ VIN
It was built with the standard ratio gearbox rather than the later long ratio version
ASI certification paperwork and gold plate on car
Unfortunately at the time of writing we do not have any service or maintenance records for this car
From June 1979 the Sprint received the more powerful 1.3litre engine
The Condition
Original Ivory (code 129) paintwork with brown fabric interior
Both in exceptional condition with only very minor marks related to age
No noticeable rust or corrosion around or under the car visible
Straight, clean panels with good shut lines and consistent panel gaps
Neat detailing includes the ‘quadrifoglio’ vents on the rear wings
Delicate chrome bumper model with silver painted steel wheels
Highly original interior with brown plastic trims to complement seat trims
Fabric seats in remarkable condition with good cushioning and no visible wear
Original brown carpets with protective rubber overmats
Switchgear appears original and well preserved with good white decals
Jaeger dials set into classic Alfasud dash cowls
Dash top well kept with two vents and no visible cracks or deterioration
Headlining unmarked with no visible scuffs or sagging
Front and rear seatbelts
Door cards continue the theme and present well with well kept fabric and fittings
Three spoke dished and leather-rimmed steering wheel showing only light sheen
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