Sell Your Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeos are cars with enormous emotional value, but that emotion does not always translate to a fair price in the traditional market. Dealers often undervalue Alfas due to the (partly undeserved) reputation around reliability. On classifieds, your GTV competes with thousands of regular used cars, and the specifics of your example get lost.

Reaching the Alfisti

Alfisti are one of the most passionate automotive communities in the world. They know the difference between a Busso V6 and a JTS, understand why a 1750 GTV is worth more than a 2000 GTV, and appreciate the allure of a Montreal with its Colombo-inspired V8. These are buyers willing to pay for the right example.

The auction format at Octane brings these passionate buyers together. By presenting your Alfa professionally with attention to history, specification, and condition, you reach the audience that truly understands your car's value. When multiple Alfisti show interest simultaneously, fair competition emerges.

The Alfa market is shifting. Classics like the Giulia Sprint, Spider Duetto, and Montreal have been appreciating for years. The 8C Competizione and 4C are future collector cars. Even the modern Giulia Quadrifoglio is increasingly recognised as one of the finest sport sedans ever built. The auction format lets the market determine value.

Rust: the elephant in the room

Let us be honest: rust is the best-known concern with classic Alfa Romeos. The Duetto, GTV, Giulia, and Berlina are all susceptible. Buyers know this and inspect thoroughly, often with a specialist. But honesty wins: an Alfa with honestly communicated rust condition sells better than one where problems are concealed. Professional rust repair with documentation is actually appreciated.

Engine and drivetrain

• Busso V6 (GTV, Spider 916, GT): The legendary engine, sounds heavenly. Buyers check for oil leaks, timing belt history, and variable valve timing operation
• Twin Spark (all 4-cylinder models): Cam variator wear, cooling system, spark plugs (dual ignition requires specific plugs)
• 2.9 V6 Biturbo (Giulia QV/Stelvio QV): Ferrari-derived engine. Buyers check turbo condition, brake condition (Brembo Carbon Ceramic on QV), and software updates
• Classic four-cylinder (Giulia Sprint, Spider Duetto): Dual Weber carburettor condition, engine leaks, gearbox condition

Specification and authenticity

With classic Alfas, originality is worth its weight in gold. The correct bonnet (Kamm-tail vs. round-tail on the Spider), original colour, and correct interior parts determine value. Alfa Romeo Classiche (the heritage programme) can confirm authenticity for eligible models.

With modern models like the Giulia QV and 4C, it is the options that count: carbon buckets, Akrapovič exhaust, Alfa Active Suspension, and rare colours like Competizione Red or Montreal Green.