1998 Alfa Romeo 8C

Make

Alfa Romeo

Model

8C

Year

1998

Listed price

$1,000

Location

Melrose Park, Illinois

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

50,000 miles

The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, unveiled as a concept in 2003 and entering production in 2007, marked a glorious return to form for Alfa Romeo's high-performance grand touring heritage. Its name, "8C," harks back to the legendary eight-cylinder racing and road cars of the 1930s, designed by Vittorio Jano, which dominated motorsports and captured the hearts of enthusiasts. The "Competizione" suffix pays homage to the 6C 2500 Competizione, which famously raced in the Mille Miglia. Limited to just 500 coupes and 500 spiders globally, the 8C was a bespoke, hand-built masterpiece, combining stunning Italian design with serious performance credentials. This 1998 Alfa Romeo 8C, finished in a timeless Rosso Alfa, presents a fascinating opportunity. While the 8C Competizione was a product of the late 2000s, this listing details a unique interpretation from 1998, powered by a 4.6L Gas V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission. With 50,000 miles on the odometer, this coupe has been driven and enjoyed, offering a chance to experience a distinctive vision of what an Alfa Romeo 8C could have been, a full decade before the factory model's debut. This intriguing example invites a closer look for the enthusiast keen on a truly individual Alfa Romeo experience.