Alfa Romeo 75 Twin Spark LE | Spotted

The Alfa Romeo 75 has enjoyed a minor resurgence in recent years, thanks to how good its indirect successor, the Giulia, has turned out to be. There were more than 20 years from the 75’s demise to the Giulia’s launch where the Alfa range was without a front-engined, rear-drive saloon. Which, however nice cars like the 156 were, never seemed quite right for a car brand as storied and popular with enthusiasts as Alfa. 

It’s certainly been nice since 2015 to be reminded that the 75 was decent to drive, really popular and enjoyed a little bit of motorsport success in its homeland. None of that, however, can bring them back from the dead; though plenty sold in period – Wikipedia says almost 400,000 in total – rust got to many. With even the youngest cars now more than 30 years old, and a period in the doldrums where they weren’t really worth enough to save, the Alfa Romeo 75 is very rarely seen these days. Or one pops up with barely any miles and a ludicrous price tag. 

To be presented with a Twin Spark like this one, then, eminently affordable and very presentable, is a welcome treat indeed. It’s an LE, one of the final 3,500 75s made ahead of Alfa being absorbed into the Fiat empire in 1992. It was then that a few of the quirks and idiosyncrasies were phased out, so this era and cars like the 75 and 33 is a very collectable one for the dedicated Alfisti. 

This one is 75 Twin Spark LE number 3408, so one of the final hundred from 32 years ago. It’s in Rosso Alfa that, if not quite perfect thanks to some time in storage, still looks more than good enough. The interior is said to be in great nick and the drive as rewarding as ever. (Even the 2.0-litre 75 got a limited-slip diff, to go with the famed 50:50 weight distribution.)

Today it’s on a smidge over 100,000 miles; the seller mentions the clocks were changed, however, so there isn’t a guarantee of that number’s accuracy. But it’s an old car now, so the overall condition, the recent history and the way it drives are surely more important than a number on the dash. Seeing an Alfa Romeo Owners Club sticker is quite encouraging. Arguably any car from ’92 that’s survived this long must have enjoyed some kind of TLC during its life. 

Almost 40 years since its introduction, the 75 looks a really interesting route into retro sports saloon and classic Alfa ownership. Plus rare old Italian car custodianship, in fact – HowManyLeft suggests this might be the only Twin Spark LE left taxed on the road. You don’t get that with an E30 3 Series. You don’t get a £6,995 asking price, either, which seems like very little even if it does need some work to be back at its best. Offering up classic Alfa cool with rarity and some historical significance also in its favour, it’s easy to see why a 75 like this might appeal. So don’t delay – there isn’t likely to be another for sale anytime soon.

Engine: 1,962cc, four cylinder, naturally aspirated
Transmission: 5-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
Power (hp): 150@5,800rpm
Torque (lb ft): 134@4,000rpm
CO2: N/A
MPG: N/A
Recorded mileage: 101,349 (see text)
Year registered: 1992
Price new: N/A
Yours for: £6,995

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