In Brief:

• A very appealing example of a track specced Alfa Romeo 75 using the desirable 3 litre V6
• Finished in Alfa Rosso with a Alfa Corse and Group A-inspired touring car livery
• Owned by the current keeper for the last 6 years
• Fitted with roll cage, fire extinguisher system, adjustable brake bias, coilovers, front race springs and adjustable rear dampers, OMP competition seats and Sabelt five-point harnesses
• Presents numerous possibilities for its next owner

Auctioneer's Notes:

A striking and purposeful example of Alfa Romeo’s charismatic 75, this 1988 3.0 V6 has been prepared with track-day use in mind and finished in Rosso Alfa with an Alfa Corse and Group A-inspired touring car livery. Owned by the current keeper for the last six years, the car has been developed to replicate the appearance and character of the competition Alfa Romeo 75s associated with drivers including Nicola Larini and Alessandro Nannini. Alfa Corse campaigned the 75 internationally during the late 1980s, with both Larini and Nannini competing in the model during the 1987 European Touring Car Championship season. The result is a particularly eye-catching Alfa which combines the celebrated 3.0-litre V6 with a heavily motorsport-influenced appearance and specification. The Vendor describes it simply as great fun and a fast car, adding that it attracts plenty of praise whenever displayed at shows.

Maintenance & Condition:

The car has been prepared for track-day use and is fitted with a substantial range of competition-inspired equipment. This includes a full Safety Devices International roll cage, plumbed-in fire extinguisher system covering the front and rear of the car, adjustable brake bias, fully adjustable coilovers, front race springs and adjustable rear dampers. Inside, the motorsport theme continues with OMP competition seats fitted with Sabelt five-point harnesses. The car has covered only approximately 3,000 miles during the last 15 years. It is accompanied by a good quantity of supporting history, including numerous invoices and previous MOT certificates. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the vehicle and its modifications for their intended use, particularly where competition or track use is contemplated.

History:

The Alfa is accompanied by a good history file containing a substantial collection of invoices and bills relating to maintenance and work carried out over the years. A number of previous MOT certificates are also included, helping to document the car’s history and support its limited recent mileage. The paperwork provides useful background to the vehicle and its upkeep, while the current keeper has owned the car for the last six years. Over the last 15 years, the car has covered only approximately 3,000 miles.

The Model:

Introduced in 1985 to mark Alfa Romeo’s 75th anniversary, the Alfa Romeo 75 replaced the Giulietta and became one of the last models developed by Alfa Romeo before the company came under Fiat ownership. The model retained the traditional Alfa Romeo rear-wheel-drive layout, using a front-mounted engine with a rear-mounted transaxle incorporating the gearbox and differential. Together with De Dion rear suspension, this gave the 75 notably balanced handling and contributed greatly to its enthusiast appeal. The 3.0 V6 sat towards the top of the range and was powered by Alfa Romeo’s celebrated all-alloy V6 engine, an engine renowned for its performance, character and distinctive exhaust note. The 75 also enjoyed considerable motorsport exposure during the 1980s, with competition-developed versions campaigned by Alfa Corse in international touring car racing. Drivers including Nicola Larini and Alessandro Nannini became closely associated with the model, giving the 75 an enduring competition image. Today, the 3.0 V6 is among the most sought-after versions of the Alfa Romeo 75, combining strong performance with the marque’s traditional rear-wheel-drive engineering and unmistakable Italian character.

Sale Insight:

This is certainly not a standard Alfa Romeo 75, but that is very much the point. With its Rosso Alfa paintwork, Alfa Corse and Group A-inspired graphics, roll cage, competition seating, harnesses and extensively uprated suspension, it has been created to evoke one of the most exciting periods of Alfa Romeo touring car competition. The highly regarded 3.0-litre V6 provides an equally appropriate soundtrack, while the car's limited mileage in recent years and accompanying collection of invoices and MOT certificates add useful background to its history. It presents numerous possibilities for its next owner, whether as a distinctive track-day machine, an enthusiast's road and show car subject to the relevant requirements, or simply an entertaining Alfa to enjoy. An individual and charismatic interpretation of the already desirable Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 V6, with genuine visual presence and plenty of motorsport character.

Estimate:
£8,000-£10,000