1983 Alfa-Romeo Alfetta 2.0 Registration Number: ELP 985Y C...

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£6,500

1983 Alfa-Romeo Alfetta 2.0

Registration Number: ELP 985Y
Chassis Number: ZAR11656003011126
Recorded Mileage: 73,000 miles

- In current ownership for 12 years
- Subject of sympathetic restoration in current ownership

In 1972, Alfa Romeo unveiled the Alfetta, a remarkably sophisticated, modern new saloon car with a transaxle layout, De Dion tube rear suspension and minimalistic styling courtesy of the brand's Centro Stile. The new model took the name Alfetta from the F1 World Champion winning cars of 1950 and 1951. 

The engine chose was the widely praised four-cylinder twin-cam, the gearbox placed in the rear together with the clutch, “De Dion” rear suspension with a “Watt’s” parallelogram linkage. The rear brake discs were placed "on-board", to reduce the unsprung mass. As such the Alfetta benefited from a perfectly balanced weight distribution, 50% on each axle. The front had independent suspension with flexible torsion bar components and a rack steering system with adjustable steering wheel.

In November 1981 the updated "Alfetta '82" range was launched, comprising 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 and 2.0 Turbo Diesel models. All variants adopted the bodyshell and interior of the 2.0-litre models. All Alfettas had black plastic rubbing strips, side sill mouldings, tail light surround and hubcaps; the 2000 sported a satin silver grille and a simulated mahogany steering wheel rim. The Alfetta ran until 1984, being replaced by the new ‘90’ model.

A rare example, this smart Alfetta was specified in Grigio Chiaro metallic silver with a Grigio Lava velour interior. First UK-registered in late 1982, selling to its first owner around 6 months later, the Alfa was discovered in long-term storage 12 years ago by our vendor, an Italian car enthusiast. The car was in well preserved condition; there was no obvious corrosion though the paintwork had faded. The bodywork was stripped and refinished as original, the engine and carburettors removed, stripped and rebuilt, and refitted with new engine mounts. A power steering rack (from an Alfa 75) was fitted at the same time. All suspension bushes and shock absorbers were replaced, and the front brake calipers rebuilt.

The cooling system was overhauled with a new radiator, new hoses and thermostat. The alternator was overhauled, a full brand new exhaust fitted as were new/stock rear bumper number plate lights and all four bumper end caps sourced. To complete the look a smart set of Campagnolo period alloy wheels were fitted.

With factory electric windows, a factory sunroof, central locking, also ULEZ, MOT and road tax exemptions, this is an eminently usable and economic classic Italian car which can be enjoyed every day. The Alfetta shows c.73,000 miles recorded, and is offered with original build certificate, many receipts, original book pack, older MOT certificates, and V5C.

Note: having been garage kept recently the Alfa may require a small amount of recommisioning before being used regularly.