Description
Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint 1.5 Veloce Plus | 1981
Highlights:
– 1.5-Liter, 4-cylinder petrol engine with manual transmission
– Limited and numbered series of 2,000 examples produced
– Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro with distinctive coupé styling
– Repainted in the original bronze metallic factory colour
– Valid technical inspection, ready to drive
The seller offers for sale this 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint 1.5 Veloce Plus, a compact Italian sports coupé that represents a limited and numbered edition of the Alfasud Sprint range. This example is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine combined with a manual transmission. The car belongs to a limited production series of 2,000 units produced for Europe, with approximately 700 examples sold in Italy. The bodywork has been repainted while carefully respecting the original bronze metallic colour code of the period. The restoration was carried out using original period-correct parts and with attention to the original factory specifications. The interior has been preserved with a focus on originality and retains its rare factory upholstery and characteristic details, including the original dashboard configuration and a Jäger digital clock. The engine runs well and the gearbox shifts smoothly and the car holds a valid technical inspection.
The Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint was introduced during the late 1970s as a sportier coupé version of the Alfasud platform. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the car quickly became appreciated for its sharp styling and engaging driving dynamics. Powered by Alfa Romeo’s characteristic flat-four engines, the model combined a lightweight structure with responsive handling and strong road holding. The Sprint Veloce versions offered enhanced performance and sportier equipment, making them popular among enthusiasts who valued lively driving characteristics in a compact coupé. Limited editions such as the Sprint Veloce Plus added exclusive colours, trim details and equipment that distinguished them from standard models. Today these cars are appreciated by collectors for their combination of Italian design, rarity and the characteristic driving experience associated with Alfa Romeo sports models of the period.
Condition of the Bodywork and Paint
4. Very Good: Small dents or scratches; may require minimal bodywork or paint correction.
Condition of the Interior
4. Very Good: Clean with minimal wear; may need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical Condition
4. Very Good: Mechanically solid, with possible minor maintenance required.
Overall Condition
4. Very Good Condition: Shows only minimal wear and is ready to drive at any time.
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This car is currently located in: Sicily island, Italy.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
The car has an Italian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.
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