Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione - oof

Sneaky Peaky · 26 Feb 2010 at 12:19

Been having a look at Alfa recently and was never really aware of these. Seen the pics and wasn't really that impressed.

However - I saw one on the M3 down to Winchester this morning and I have to say it was absolutely stunning. And the sound of it ! A kind of banshee wail as he put his foot down and sped away. Much, much better looking in the flesh and has now definitely made it into my Fantasy Garage :cool:

Looks like you can get them for about £140k, bargain I say and a future classic for sure..

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1291018.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1291018.htm

daz · 26 Feb 2010 at 12:21

As you say, definitely a future classic - they're very rare.

Is the Ferrari California based on this?

GSXRMovistar · 26 Feb 2010 at 12:22

Beautiful looking car.

mjt · 26 Feb 2010 at 12:25

daz said:
As you say, definitely a future classic - they're very rare.

Is the Ferrari California based on this?

No, the 8C is based on the Maserati GranTurismo platform.

The Running Man · 26 Feb 2010 at 12:29

but has a ferrari built engine

mjt · 26 Feb 2010 at 12:32

Nickg said:
but has a ferrari built engine

Ferrari/Maserati*

DiG · 26 Feb 2010 at 12:36

I've seen one in Southampton, so maybe the same one you say? As you say, stunning!

Sneaky Peaky · 26 Feb 2010 at 12:39

DiG said:
I've seen one in Southampton, so maybe the same one you say? As you say, stunning!

Could well be, only 40 cars in the country according to one of those ads

Witor · 26 Feb 2010 at 13:21

Probably one of the best looking cars in production at the moment. See a black one rounds these parts quite often, spanish plates but must work in Gibraltar methinks.

Gaijin · 26 Feb 2010 at 13:23

The leather looks beautiful

monkey_boy · 26 Feb 2010 at 13:43

The front lights ruin an otherwise good-looking car.

The Running Man · 26 Feb 2010 at 13:55

mjt said:
Ferrari/Maserati*

no, ferrari maserati designed... ferrari built...as in its built by ferrari.

Dogbreath · 26 Feb 2010 at 16:15

It's a stunning looking car, but the car that surely inspired it's styling is just as pretty IMO.

Coco · 26 Feb 2010 at 17:24

Absolutely stunning car & one of only a handful which I believe to look even better as a Spider. Criminal that we don't have a piccy in the thread yet!

Sneaky Peaky · 23 Mar 2010 at 00:45

Anyone need a kidney or right arm ?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1570851.htm

MarkDavis · 23 Mar 2010 at 19:16

Instant classic. Limited numbers, stunningly beautiful shape and interior.

Massively overpriced though. If I was a collector, I'd wait for the price to drop to £30-40k before scooping up a mint example and maintaining it.

BIGWEB · 23 Mar 2010 at 19:19

The best looking car made since this.

Matmulder · 23 Mar 2010 at 19:21

MarkDavis said:
Instant classic. Limited numbers, stunningly beautiful shape and interior.

Massively overpriced though. If I was a collector, I'd wait for the price to drop to £30-40k before scooping up a mint example and maintaining it.

To £30-40k?

Oh wait, you were being serious.

smokedog · 23 Mar 2010 at 19:46

I'm interested in one of these, are they only available in left hand drive?

Gaygle · 23 Mar 2010 at 19:52

Coco said:
Absolutely stunning car & one of only a handful which I believe to look even better as a Spider.

Totally agree. I usually hate convertible's, but this and the Ferrari California (with it's roof down) look totally right.