Alfa Romeo Alfa 33 (1983 - 1994)

Last updated 18 May 2018

Buying Guide

Good

• Zingy flat-four pre-cat engines. Replaced the Alfasud and not quite as rust prone. 13' 5" long by 5' 5" wide.
• 79bhp 1,351cc flat four to quad cam 16 valve 137bhp 1,712cc 16v Cloverleaf from 1990 to 1993 - an engine that gave strong performance and was well-built.
• Also came as a Sportshatch semi-estate and, from 1991 to 1992 as a 137bhp Permanent 4 four wheel drive. Weighed 970kg to 1070kg.

Bad

• Poor substitute for Alfasud with outboard front discs that were easier to service than Sud's inboard discs but did nothing for the handling.

Watch

• Most have recycled themselves by now.
• Similar rust problems to Alfasud. Check inner wings (around suspension turrets) and rear three-quarter panel by the fuel filler cap.
• Reports of rusty fuel tanks.
• Gearboxes stiffen up and break.
• Condensation on flat-four causes poor starting.
• Seat trim falls apart, interior trim hard to find.
• Electrics fail but can sometimes be sorted by identifyingreplacing faulty relay
• Only the 137bhp quad cam late Sportwagons worth preserving
• Check there's no juddering or vibration when driving - this can be caused by worn propshaft mounts.