On 17 May 1985, to celebrate the marque's 75th anniversary, the Milanbased manufacturer launched a new model, the Alfa Romeo 75. Inheriting many mechanical components from the 1977 Giulietta, it featured the famous twin overhead cam aluminium engine on which its predecessors' reputation had been built and contemporary body styling designed inhouse.
In March 1986, the Alfa 75 1.8 Turbo was introduced. Equipped with the 1779cc engine with an intercooled Garrett T3 turbocharger, it developed 155bhp and beat the 2.5 V6 model by more than half a second accelerating from 0-100km/h (62mph).
The model we are presenting today is from the second series of 75s, built from 1988-1993. Bought new by a Belgian customer, it subsequently passed through a Dutch dealer to become the property of a sports car enthusiast in Monaco. It is fitted with the rare Evoluzione kit which was developed to meet the FIA's Group A homologation requirements for the model. It can be distinguished from the 500 genuine 75 Turbo Evoluzione cars by its 15-inch Campagnolo wheels with a light grey metallic finish and the absence of the huge sticker applied to its sides. Inside the car, the original upholstery and dashboard are in excellent condition. The odometer is showing 95,500km (59,300 miles) from new, which is relatively low given the car's age and the ability of the engine to cover well over 200,000km (125,000 miles).
Our test confirmed that the car was overall in good mechanical order, with perfect handling and brakes. Often overlooked, this Alfa with its 1980s styling and very Italian personality is very pleasant to drive, thanks to its oldschool rear-wheel drive layout and powerful turbocharged engine. Relatively rare on the market, it is assuredly the last authentic Alfa saloon...

A rare modern classic
The sporting character of a genuine Alfa

Carte grise monégasque/Monaco registration papers
ZAR162B10*00054161
Moteur 4 cylindres en ligne - 1779 cm3 turbo - 155 ch
Engine: turbocharged four-cylinder in-line - 1779 cc - 155 bhp