Reference number: AR-96-16
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Everyone talks about the sound of the Busso V6 these days, and rightly so. But when the conversation about an Alfa Romeo 75 focuses only on the soundtrack, half the story is being missed. This Alfa was not built merely to sound beautiful. It was built to behave on a winding road exactly as a true Alfa Romeo should.
The Alfa Romeo 75 was introduced in 1985 and named in honor of the marque’s 75th anniversary. The design was the work of Ermanno Cressoni and was anything but cautious. A sharp front end and angular lines made the 75 instantly recognizable. Not everyone found it beautiful at first, but it is unlikely that anyone ever called it boring.
Alfa Romeo employed engineering more commonly associated with a dedicated sports car. The engine was mounted at the front, while the transmission, clutch, and differential were grouped together at the rear. In other words, a transaxle layout. This allowed the car’s weight to be distributed much more evenly. Add the inboard rear brakes and, in the case of the 3.0 V6, a limited-slip differential, and it becomes easy to understand why the 75 feels so different from an ordinary sports sedan of the same era. The front end turns in, the rear helps the car rotate, and you sit precisely between the two.
In 1987, the three-liter V6 joined the model range. The engine belongs to the celebrated V6 family developed under the direction of Giuseppe Busso and went on to become one of the most beloved Alfa Romeo engines of all time. Start it, and you immediately understand why. Even at low rpm, it sounds powerful. As the tachometer climbs, the note develops into something that is difficult to describe with restraint without eventually becoming overly enthusiastic. So let us keep it simple: it sounds magnificent.
This particular example dates from 1988 and was restored and rebuilt by an enthusiast with a keen eye for detail. Someone who understood that, with a 75, the details are precisely what matter. The body was repainted in Grigio Medio, a color that suits the design’s sharp lines exceptionally well. Inside, the leather upholstery was renewed.
As a result, the interior presents as fresh and well cared for without losing the distinctive character of the 75. The angular dashboard, unconventional controls, and low seating position immediately remind you that Alfa Romeo was not looking at how other manufacturers did things during this period. It simply followed its own path. A power sunroof is also fitted.
The work is documented with invoices, together providing a clear record of everything that has been carried out. And how does it drive? Exactly as you would expect from an Alfa that spent many years in the hands of a genuine enthusiast. The engine responds sharply, the transaxle layout gives the car its characteristic balance, and the entire 75 feels as though it would always choose a winding road over a straight highway.
A 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 V6, finished in Grigio Medio and restored with meticulous attention to detail. Yes, the sound of the Busso V6 is special, but fortunately Alfa Romeo also built an outstanding car around it. Contact Gallery Aaldering today and discover this Alfa Romeo for yourself.
