1979 ALFA ROMEO ALFASUD SPRINT 1.5 - 34,987 MILES

KEY FACTS

• A well-preserved example of the classic coupe, with low mileage and a few upgrades.
• It is powered by the 84bhp 1.5-litre boxer flat-four, coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox.
• It is thought to have covered only 6,000 miles in the last 32 years, and has had just six keepers from new.
• It comes with a partial service history, though it was under SORN from 2004 to 2012 and is believed to have been dry-stored for much of its life.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• It is finished in red, complemented by tan fabric upholstery, with dark brown trims and brown carpets.
• The car rides on 14-inch steel wheels, with a full-size spare under the boot floor.
• A tilting sunroof and additional rear spoiler were fitted in 1991, along with a DAB radio in 2019.
• Its original service book with stamps from 1980 to 1986 will be included, along with maintenance invoices for further servicing and an excellent history of MOT and SORN certificates.

CONDITION

• There is one small pin dent in the offside door, and the nearside window is thought to have been replaced.
• Its red paintwork is in good condition, though a few imperfections have been reported, including a few blemishes to the offside rear quarter. Two spots of corrosion have been previously repaired with localised paintwork above and below the swage line, and around the offside rear window trim.
• The scuttle panel near the offside wiper has also been repainted, along with part of the nearside door, A pillar and rear quarter. Paint correction has also been performed under the rear badging.
• Some slight corrosion can now be seen on the offside front wing and on the nearside top of the bumper.
• Inside, the tan fabric upholstery has just a few light creases, but presents very well overall. The vendor notes that the stitching on the velcro which secures the soft luggage compartment has detached.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 1 November 2018 at 34,510 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects. The car is exempt from mandatory testing on the basis of age.

SERVICE HISTORY

• In December 2018 at 34,510 miles, the car was put on a dyno setup and an issue with the cooling fan was rectified at Macchina Motorsport.

Dates and mileage (known maintenance):

• 07/01/1980 - 983 miles - The Newick Garage Ltd
• 19/08/1981 - 5,992 miles - The Newick Garage Ltd
• 16/08/1983 - 11,426 miles - The Newick Garage Ltd
• 23/08/1984 - 15,773 miles - The Newick Garage Ltd
• 22/08/1985 - 20,963 miles - The Newick Garage Ltd
• 16/07/1986 - 23,199 miles - The Newick Garage Ltd
• 04/09/1989 - 28,829 miles - The Newick Garage Ltd
• 10/??/1991 - Unrecorded - The Newick Garage Ltd
• 12/04/2010 - Unrecorded - Justsuds
• ??/05/2010 - Unrecorded - MJC Mobile Mechanic
• 16/08/2010 - Unrecorded - Justsuds
• 07/12/2018 - 34,510 miles - Macchina Motorsport

SUMMARY

This Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint 1.5 is a smart example of the classic performance car, which has spent much of its life in dry storage and has been maintained by marque main dealers and specialists. Presenting as a highly original car, it is impressive condition for its age, and would make a fun addition to any Alfa enthusiast’s collection.

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