Spare us, dear commenters, for we know not what we type, or something. Wouldn't a 1978 Alfetta GT actually be a Sprint Veloce? We're not entirely sure - maybe some 1978 cars made it out before the Sprint Veloce moniker took effect. We'll trust the car's owner's manual on this one.
We'll admit that we got overly excited when we saw the engine bay of this one. Individual air filters leading to carbs? If only. The car actually maintains its original SPICA fuel system, for better or worse. The local Alfa expert swears by a functioning SPICA system, and we can see the advantages over carbs. But, here we were, excited at what we thought we carbs. The appeal transcends logic, we guess.
Year: 1978
Model: Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT
Engine: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 37,470 mi
Price: $19,888
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1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT Only 37,460 Original MilesRuns and Drives Original Int and Paint appears Original
Rust is the big question on this car. Windshield frame, jack points, rear hatch and nearly everywhere else should be inspected before getting one's hopes up. Assuming that rust is not an issue with this car, we are impressed with the general condition and subtle upgrades. We see an Ansa muffler poking out from the rear, some shiny long-tube headers under the hood, and handsome 15" Ronal A1 alloy wheels in the wheel wells. The front bumper looks to be painted to mimic a GTV-6, and the front air dam has a GTV-6 vibe as well. These cars can be styled into the 80s if desired, and this example makes the jump well.
The low mileage is worth something to potential buyers, but don't expect this car to drive like it came off of the lot unless a lot of rubber has been replaced in the recent past. We have a feeling that that might be the case, given the general condition of the car. The asking price is a wasp nest that we'd prefer to leave be. Ok, fine - it's twice what we'd pay. That said, we're impressed with this example, and do recommend checking it out. Maybe the price is a barrier against tire-kickers. This one is a perfect example to buy and double the odometer count on in short order.
-Graham