Alfa 147 GTA

[Darren390]

Here's a few pics of my recently acquired 147 GTA. I'd always had a soft spot for these and considered one when I bought my Mk1 Focus RS. So after selling my 2013 Fiesta ST, and about 8 years after originally looking, I took the plunge and started looking around 2 months ago. Went to look at a couple of red one's, but neither were the right one for me. Then I heard of a Pearl White Bianco Nuvola one which hadnt yet been advertised. So I contacted the owner, arranged a viewing and I collected her last Wednesday. 62,000 miles, full Alfa/independent history and a big file of paperwork for everything done down to a side light bulb! It then went to Autoluso last week for a cambelt and service, and I collected her earlier today.

Truly beautiful car in the flesh and the colour is fantastic. Although not as fantastic as the sound from the 3.2 Busso V6! Managed to give her a bit of a clean and polish, so here's a few pics.

[Darren390]

Thanks for the replies guys. It already has a Q2 fitted, and came from the factory with the 330's. The ECU was replaced 18 months ago for a new one by an Alfa main dealer so should be OK for a few years yet!

The pictures dont bring out the pearlescent effect, I can see why it was so expensive as an option.

Been looking at B&Bs around Lake Garda, fancy a road trip in the GTA, and where better to go!

Edited by Darren390 on Sunday 14th December 17:51

[Darren390]

147lusso said:

Wow. Beautiful car!

How does the GTA compare to the RS & the ST? I can imagine they are very similar performance wise, but very different to drive!

In speed terms both the RS and GTA would leave the ST standing. However, the ST was such a great little car, I do miss it slightly. The RS was a no compromise track tool, very hard suspension (like the ST) but great fun. Probably the car I miss most is the RS.

Early impressions of the GTA are superb. Slightly quicker than the RS and with a much nicer soundtrack! I've not driven it on any B roads yet so cant compare handling yet.

Darren