Description
Alfa Romeo 33 1.3 S | 1987
Highlights:
– 1.3-litre boxer four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Only 17,798 km from new
– One owner in Italy and one owner in Germany
– Completely original paint, never repainted
– Recently fully serviced, including timing belts, carburettor overhaul and new tyres
The seller offers for sale this 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 1.3 S, powered by a 1.3-litre boxer four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. With only 17,798 km recorded from new and just two owners, one in Italy and one in Germany, this is a remarkably preserved example. According to the seller, the paint is completely original, with no repainting and no heavy touch-ups, retaining the authentic look that collectors truly value. Only minor parking scratches on the front fender and right bumper are reported, honest traces that confirm the car’s originality rather than detract from it. Inside, the level of preservation is underlined by interior carpets that are still partially wrapped in their factory plastic. The car has just received a full service, including new timing belts, a new water pump, fresh oils and filters, serviced brakes, a complete carburettor overhaul and new tyres, and it holds a valid inspection.
The Alfa Romeo 33, introduced in 1983 as the successor to the Alfasud, carried forward one of the most celebrated engineering packages in the compact class: the free-revving flat-four boxer engine mounted ahead of the front axle, giving the car a low centre of gravity and the eager, characterful handling that made its predecessor legendary. Styled under Ermanno Cressoni, the 33 combined a sleek, modern silhouette with genuine driver appeal, and it became a major commercial success for Alfa Romeo with close to a million examples built.
Yet despite those production numbers, unmolested early 33s have become genuinely rare, as most led hard everyday lives. A first-series car with this mileage, originality and documentation is an exceptional find today. The boxer engine’s distinctive rasp, the light and communicative controls and the model’s growing recognition among collectors of youngtimer Alfa Romeos make this 1.3 S an appealing proposition, whether as an entry into the world of classic Italian cars or as a time-capsule addition to an established collection.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
