Hi All

EJ83Alfetta · June 17, 2015, 01:13:50 PM

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum. My dad and I recently bought a 1983 Alfetta Sedan. We are going to restore it, hopefully to its former glory. I am 13 and have a true passion for cars, especially Alfas. My passion for Alfas started when my mum, dad and I went to have a look at the new Giulietta in 2011. I couldn't believe how quick it felt for a 1.75L and I loved the look of it. My parents ordered one straight away. Ever since then I have been hooked on Alfas. The Alfetta will be mine to drive when I get my license and I cannot wait.

Thanks!

EJ

DHDamo · June 17, 2015, 03:56:51 PM

Welcome. My first car was an 83 giulietta (so essentially the same except body) - I wish I still had it. Congrats on the alfetta - a great little rare car. You'll have a lot of fun, learn a lot, have some headaches and then have some more fun. There's a bunch of knowledgeable people on here so keep us posted on your progress and if you have questions I'm sure someone can help.

DHDamo · June 17, 2015, 03:58:07 PM

And post some pics

EJ83Alfetta · June 17, 2015, 07:05:13 PM

Here are some photos

EJ83Alfetta · June 17, 2015, 07:07:26 PM

More photos

festy · June 18, 2015, 04:50:24 PM

Very nice!
My first car was a '79 Alfetta, my dad liked it so much he bought himself one in the same colour as yours

That interior pic brought back so many memories, I miss my little Alfetta

What's with the boot lid? Looks like there might have been a big spoiler bolted on at some point?
And a few extra screws in between the tail lights, any idea what they were holding on?

Divano Veloce · June 18, 2015, 07:59:21 PM

That looks like a beautiful car EJ, congrats!

Mat Francis · June 18, 2015, 09:24:32 PM

Welcome EJ!
I started out about 10 years ago exactly the same- with a white 83 alfetta sedan. I've had an awful lot of alfas since but I won't ever get rid of it that first one, even though I'd be lucky to drive it 10 times a year these days. I hope yours is just as good to you, and you enjoy tinkering and plenty of learning along the way.
Cheers

EJ83Alfetta · June 18, 2015, 10:17:39 PM

Thank you everyone for all the kind replies!

Festy, I think the bootlid was for the 'Migliorata' model but not 100% sure, and as for the screws between the tail lights I think they were for a plastic number plate holder or tail light surround.

poohbah · June 19, 2015, 11:51:30 AM

EJ, all I can say is you are a very lucky fella to have such a magnanimous padre. Good luck with the Alfetta. She already looks pretty tidy.

matty-o · June 20, 2015, 11:07:03 AM

Congrats there EJ, looks like a vary tidy example. My first Alfa was an '84 Alfetta sedan, which I bought about a year and a half ago. Love the damn thing.

EJ83Alfetta · July 24, 2015, 10:52:34 AM

Quote from: festy on June 18, 2015, 04:50:24 PM
Very nice!
My first car was a '79 Alfetta, my dad liked it so much he bought himself one in the same colour as yours
That interior pic brought back so many memories, I miss my little Alfetta

What's with the boot lid? Looks like there might have been a big spoiler bolted on at some point?
And a few extra screws in between the tail lights, any idea what they were holding on?

My dad recently spoke with the previous owner and he said that it had a small lip spoiler on it before but he removed it. I am going to replace the boot lid sometime down the track as I have a spare one but need to swap the locking mechanism etc.

MD · July 24, 2015, 01:19:03 PM

Hi EJ
At the time of replying here your topic has had 464 reads ! That's got to be telling you something positive.
I hope your dad takes the Alfetta for a regular run to keep it healthy while you are hurrying to get older.

Welcome to the Forum.

EJ83Alfetta · July 26, 2015, 03:09:40 PM

Quote from: MD on July 24, 2015, 01:19:03 PM
Hi EJ
At the time of replying here your topic has had 464 reads ! That's got to be telling you something positive.
I hope your dad takes the Alfetta for a regular run to keep it healthy while you are hurrying to get older.

Welcome to the Forum.

We try and take it out every weekend

MarcusG · May 11, 2016, 05:49:08 PM

Hi there
Just saw this post now. Yes it is a Migliorata (means better.) Wow its in really great condition. What a great car, very lucky. The dash even looks good! I have the same model which Ive owned for almost 20 years. I love it. They are a bit rare now I think as other 83 models included the sportiva II which I think there are still a few around as well as the 84 GCL. The Interior is a differnt fabric from mine but dash is the later style wood grain same as mine. If you ever consider getting rid of it let me know haha. If you need to ask any questions about them to help restore it just ask. I have put full 75 TS running gear into mine, it makes the car a perfect daily driver. Now its on club plates so not driven too much.
Marcus