Classic Car Chasers on Instagram: "Is Alfa really back? 🤔 . . . Yes, yes - we know that for many of our European followers Alfa never left, but for us Americans seeing brand new Alfas on the roads is something relatively new. So we thought we’d pose the question if Alfa is really back this time? Perhaps the car that really marked the comeback was the 8C. The 8C was the brand’s halo car for the 21st century and it came with an interesting value proposition. Elegant carbon-fiber body work draped over a space-frame chassis powered by a Ferrari and Maserati-derived 4.7-litre V-8, producing 450 bhp. This was all mated to a six-speed manual gearbox with paddle shifters. With only 500 produced, you’re a lot less likely to see one of these on the road vs. your modern Giulia or Stelvio. This example is also finished in a desirable Competition Red Mica paintwork over a black interior with red leather seats and has only been driven 3,100 km from new. So with today’s lineup and trophies like th...
6,422 likes, 46 comments - classiccarchasers on April 14, 2018: "Is Alfa really back? 🤔 . . . Yes, yes - we know that for many of our European followers Alfa never left, but for us Americans seeing brand new Alfas on the roads is something relatively new. So we thought we’d pose the question if Alfa is really back this time? Perhaps the car that really marked the comeback was the 8C. The 8C was the brand’s halo car for the 21st century and it came with an interesting value proposition. Elegant carbon-fiber body work draped over a space-frame chassis powered by a Ferrari and Maserati-derived 4.7-litre V-8, producing 450 bhp. This was all mated to a six-speed manual gearbox with paddle shifters. With only 500 produced, you’re a lot less likely to see one of these on the road vs. your modern Giulia or Stelvio. This example is also finished in a desirable Competition Red Mica paintwork over a black interior with red leather seats and has only been driven 3,100 km from new. So with today’s lineup and trophies like the 8C, is Alfa really back or are you still dreaming of the 60s? 😎 _____________________________________________ 🚘 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 💯 Single owner and 3,100 original km 📰 @RMSothebys Monaco Sale 📸 @Awadi 💵 Estimate TBA _______________________________________________ #design #automotive #vintage #drive #classic #classiccar #collect #icon #classiccarchasers #carphotography #forsale #drivetastefully #monaco #auction #rmsothebys #alfa #alfaromeo #8c #rare #v8".
