1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT/Sprint Veloce

Make

Alfa Romeo

Model

Alfetta GT/Sprint Veloce

Year

1979

Listed price

$15,500

Location

Stockton, California

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

63,000 miles

The Alfetta GT, launched in 1974, marked a significant evolution for Alfa Romeo, blending the brand's sporting heritage with innovative engineering. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign, its sleek, wedge-shaped profile was a departure from the more curvaceous Alfas of the past, yet it retained an undeniable Italian flair. Underneath, it pioneered a transaxle layout, positioning the clutch and gearbox at the rear to achieve near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution – a sophisticated solution typically found in much more expensive sports cars. This second-generation GT, often referred to as the Sprint Veloce in later iterations, refined the original concept, offering a more mature and potent grand touring experience while retaining the engaging, driver-focused character Alfa Romeo was renowned for. This 1979 Alfetta GT/Sprint Veloce, showing 63,000 miles on the odometer, stands as a testament to the model's enduring appeal, having undergone a comprehensive resto-mod approximately 13,000 miles ago. While the original engine displacement isn't specified, the aggressive stance and stiffened suspension suggest a focus on performance and handling that truly unlocks the potential of its balanced chassis. Finished in an elegant color that complements its classic lines, this Alfetta has been lowered and critically tuned for spirited driving, offering a taut and engaging experience for the enthusiast willing to trade some urban comfort for unparalleled road feel. Despite minor imperfections like broken horn buttons and a torn CV boot, this Alfetta GT offers a compelling opportunity to own a uniquely sorted example of Alfa Romeo's pioneering transaxle coupe.