SOLDSad to let it go. A great car with an amazing history. But it is time to move on.
If you would like to chat about the Alfasud, please drop me a line at the Contact page. Alfa Romeo Alfasud: A Brief HistoryThe Alfa Romeo Alfasud was manufactured between the years 1971 and 1989. It is a compact car / small family car developed by Rudolf Hruska and styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The car’s name, Alfa Sud (Sud for South in Italian), is derived from the location of the new factory at Pomigliano d’Arco in southern Italy. At the launch of the Alfasud in November 1971 at the Turin Motor Show, Alfa Romeo showed the world one of the biggest change to its philosophy and design through the Alfasud.
Key highlights compared to earlier models (Giulietta and Guila): 1) First Alfa Romeo car with front wheel drive and flat four engine 2) First Alfa Romeo car with rack and pinion steering 3) Elaborate suspension: MacPherson struts at the front and beam axle with Watt’s linkage at the rear Result: The low center of gravity, low roll and low bonnet line (more aerodynamic with better visibility) provided the Alfasud drivers with brilliant handling and responsiveness which was many years ahead of its time. Problems: Rust issues caused by the use of poor quality Russian steel and poor build quality in a factory environment which were unfamiliar with car production. Finally, the Alfasud suffered a poor reputation as a result of these problems and production eventually stopped. Nevertheless, the Alfasud was revolutionary in delivering a car so brilliant that it turned drivers into life-long Alfa fans. Alfa Romeo Alfasud: A Classic Car
In the year 2014, the Alfasud model will be 43 years old from the date of launch in Turin 1971. On the road, the youngest Alfasuds will be 25 years old (rolled off in 1989).
The formal classification of classic cars varies between countries. In USA, a car between 30 and 49 years old is considered a classic car. In the UK, cars built before January 1, 1973 are considered “historic”. In Malaysia, cars are categorized as classic cars when they are 25 years old from the date of manufacture. All the Alfasuds in Malaysia are at least 25 years old and all of them qualify as a classic car. Alfasuds are getting very rare. You can hardly find any of them on the road these days. In my opinion, if a car survives the test of time, it will eventually turn into a classic. If the car is full of history, then it will become a legend. Alfa Romeo Alfasud: MalaysiaThe Alfasud is among a few earlier models of Alfa Romeo cars that made its way to Malaysian roads. Some has highlighted that the Alfasud was used as a police car in Malaysia in earlier years.
No doubt there are many Alfasud fans in Malaysia. From the several years that I have owned the Alfasud, I have received many requests to sell the car. Although there isn't a specific Alfasud fan club in Malaysia but there are Alfa Romeo fan clubs that are very active in Malaysia. Alfa Romeo Owners Club Malaysia Italia Auto Alfa Romeo Alfasud: Facts and Facts?
Unlike other car websites list out rows and rows of facts after facts, my focus will be on the experience and practical aspects of a classic car from the owner’s perspective. Topics covered here range from dealing with mechanics, automobile classics, auto maintenance and car number plates. Maintaining a classic car at this age, time and location is not easy. At the same, it is not impossible. You have to know where to look. Feel free to look up the resources provided below or just contact me if you need to find out more.
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Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1.5
Category: Classic Cars
Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: Alfasud
Engine: 1.5L Flat-4 (AS30124)
Colour: Gold
Year: 1984
Country: Malaysia