Vehicle Description
At the 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show, Alfa Romeo unveiled a stunning and
evocative new concept car that drew heavily from the company's vast
sporting heritage and tugged on the heartstrings of die-hard
Alfisti around the world. The curvaceous two-seat coupe harkened
back to when Alfas dominated sports car racing, and Alfa Romeo
plucked even the name8C Competizionedirectly from its storied past.
At the time, Alfa enthusiasts were desperate for a new flagship
from the Milanese firm. Since leaving the US market in 1995, Alfa
concentrated its efforts on mid-market, executive sedans, and
stylish coupes sharing a common front-drive platform. They were, by
many accounts, upmarket Fiat products that, while undoubtedly
capable, lacked the magic that endeared many to Alfa Romeo over the
years. As soon as the covers came off, the press and public begged
Alfa to put the stunning 8C coupe into production. Amazingly, the
bosses at parent company Fiat were listening, and in October, Alfa
unveiled an updated production version to the world at the Paris
Salon. Thankfully, Alfa Romeo engineers had free rein to develop
the concept for the road, and they certainly didn't hold back. They
designed a bespoke steel chassis structure clothed in carbon fiber
for strength and weight management. Alfa Romeo's chief designer,
Wolfgang Egger, created the sumptuous coke-bottle styling that
perfectly balanced modern design with retro touches. Up front sat
the first version of the Ferrari-manufactured 4.7-liter, 32-valve
V8 that Alfa later shared with Maserati. In classic Alfa tradition,
this magnificent engine drove a rear-mounted transaxle gearbox for
optimal weight distribution. The six-speed, paddle-actuated
"Superfast" 'box was shared with the Ferrari 599 Fiorano,
delivering lightning-fast shifts across various settings. With 444
brake horsepower at 7,000 rpm, the Alfa 8C was undoubtedly rapid
yet also luxuriously trimmed and visually stunning, and fans
likened it to a Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta reborn as an Alfa
Romeo. Alfa Romeo limited 8C Competizione production to just 500
units worldwide. Of those 500, only 84 US-specification cars were
made available through select Ferrari and Maserati dealers, all of
which got snapped up as soon as the car was announced, making the
8C Competizione an "Instant Collectible." No more cars can enter
the USA until 2033, as non-Federal examples are not eligible for
import under current show and display regulations, so when the rare
opportunity to acquire an 8C presents itself, swift action is
recommended. This 2008 8C Competizione is car number 13 of 84
original US-market cars and is beautifully presented in black
metallic over a black leather interior. This 15,500-mile example is
one of just 10 US-market cars finished in black, and is unique,
with no other car sharing its combination of colors and options. It
has been exhaustively documented by the leading expert on US-market
8Cs and includes a comprehensive binder of service records,
ownership history, and correspondence. In addition to the rare
metallic black paintwork, it is equipped with Bose Premium Audio,
Navigation, leather headlining, contrasting red stitching, a full
carbon kit, and lightweight 5-spoke wheels. This car was initially
sold through Maserati of San Francisco and has had four private
owners since new. Records show that while in the hands of the
Florida-based second owner, it accrued the bulk of its miles. The
most recent owners acquired the 8C in 2015 when the car showed
15,166 miles. It had just received a comprehensive freshening and
service at Miller Motorcars in Greenwich, Connecticut, one of the
most experienced and respected exotic car dealers on the East
Coast. The work included a 2-year fluid service, drive belt
replacement, water pump belt replacement, fitting new tires, full
detailing, and various other service and repair items. Once
delivered to the new owner, it was thoroughly inspected, serviced,
and further detailed by a marque specialist. During the most recent
owner's tenure, they added just 400 additional miles. The 8C looks
striking in black, particularly with this car's rare split-spoke,
machine-finish alloy wheels. The accompanying Carfax report shows
no history of damage, and the paint and exterior fittings are in
excellent condition, with only some slight fogging of the headlight
lenses noted. The interior features optional perforated leather
with contrasting red stitching and red embroidered Alfa Romeo logos
on the supportive sport seats. The leather is excellent overall,
with light wear visible on the driver's outer bolster, which is
consistent with this car's mileage. Carbon fiber trim features
throughout the cabin, including on the sills, dash, console, and
rear parcel shelf, which is tidy and unmarked. Some "sticky
buttons" were rectified by Miller Motorcars, though the column
shroud and radio buttons are still sticky and the reverse selector
switch is worn. Numerous items are included in the sale, including
a factory car cover, owner's manuals, original window sticker,
spare key, and tool kit. Few modern-era supercars stirred the
emotions quite like the 8C. It rocketed Alfa Romeo back to the
limelight and cemented the company's legendary status among a new
generation of petrolheads. Stunningly beautiful and boasting
state-of-the-art construction with traditional Italian flair, no
collection of exotica is complete without an Alfa Romeo 8C
Competizione. Offers welcome and trades considered For additional
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