For Sale at Auction: 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C in Monterey, California

Chassis No. ZARJA181980040549

After a lackluster period focused on sedans and hatchbacks that ended in 1995, whispers began circulating at the turn of the millennium about the legendary Alfa Romeo brand's return to building pure sports cars. These hopes materialized in 2003, when Alfa Romeo 8C debuted as a concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show to universal acclaim, later appearing in open-top form two years later at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The all-new 8C owed its beautifully proportioned carbon fiber bodywork to in-house designer Wolfgang Egger, and its name to the highly prized straight-eight Alfas of the 1930s.

Alfa Romeo devotees were thrilled when the production of both variants was confirmed, and within weeks, plans were finalized for production of 500 examples of the Competizione coupe and a further 500 open-topped Spiders. Customer deliveries of the Competizione began in 2007, with the Spider following two years later. Both versions were powered by an enlarged version of the Ferrari-built 4.7-liter V8 utilized in the Maserati Quattroporte and GranTurismo. The Tipo F136 YC engine sends 444 horsepower to the same six-speed, semi-automatic gearbox used in the Ferrari 599 Fiorano, located ahead of the rear axle for an ideal 50/50 weight distribution.

This 2008 8C Competizione was finished in the wonderful metallic color of Rosso 8C Competizione complemented by optional Alfa Red full-grain twisted leather on its carbon fiber bucket seats and door inserts. It would also be optionally specified with Alfa Romeo's distinctive Quadrifoglio emblem painted on the front fenders, Dark Silver-finished 20-inch wheels, and a matching Schedoni three-piece luggage set in Alfa Red twisted full-grain leather. The original owner's service manual shows that the car was delivered on 9 December 2009 to a Mr. Floyd Hills of New York, New York, with a service stamp documenting that the 8C was serviced by Servizio Rosso LLC in 2012.

The accompanying clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows that the car was later registered in Florida and remained registered in the Sunshine State until 2020. That year, the Alfa transitioned to the current Northern California-based owner who has since enjoyed the car as intended for its naturally aspirated V8 performance, recording just under 20,000 miles at the time of cataloging. They note that the 8C has continued to receive its regular routine services, and also that it has been fitted with carbon ceramic brakes as found on the 8C Spider.

Today, the car presents in well-kept, highly original condition. In keeping with its factory presentation, this 8C is also accompanied by several delivery items including its factory luggage set, three keys (with two leather carrying pouches), owner's manuals, factory Alfa Romeo-branded battery charger, factory indoor car cover, and the factory radio head unit. Limited to only 500 examples and showing fewer than 20,000 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloging, this 8C Competizione represents an investment-grade example of the model that revived Alfa Romeo's performance reputation in the 21st century.