If there’s one downside individuals have headed into 2025, it’s that they’ve simply bought an excessive amount of cash. It’s piling up in varied rooms and spilling out into the streets, however don’t fear, your buddies right here at Jalopnik have simply the answer: A 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV coupe that’s at present listed on the market on Automobiles & Bids. Positive, you could possibly get it for a comparatively inexpensive worth now, however don’t fear. When you begin having issues with a automobile that was by no means bought within the U.S., all that more money shall be gone earlier than you realize it.
The haters will scoff, saying it’s simply not price it to personal a comparatively impractical front-wheel drive coupe with solely 148 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque. That is America, in spite of everything, the place 4 cylinders are solely thought of sufficient for half an engine, and front-wheel drive is wrong-wheel drive. These haters additionally don’t know what they’re speaking about as a result of the GTV was designed by the expert fingers at Pininfarina, the identical design home that’s answerable for a few of the most lovely vehicles ever made.
Think about with the ability to inform individuals you simply purchased a automobile designed by the identical Pininfarina that gave us the Cadillac Allante, Hyundai Tiburon and the Ferrari motherfuckin’ Mondial. They’ll all be so jealous. Really, most individuals most likely gained’t know the identify Pininfarina in any respect and can most likely be extremely confused why you confirmed up in an oddly designed European coupe with a transmission it’s a must to shift your self, however these individuals don’t matter. “I’ve by no means seen something that appears like that earlier than” is simply one other method of claiming, “Wow, I’m impressed you managed to accumulate such a uncommon and spectacular vehicle. I now suppose extra extremely of you and in addition discover you extra fascinating as a romantic associate.”
As for the automobile itself, it seems to be in spectacular situation contemplating its age. It has just below 80,000 miles on it, which works out to only some thousand miles a 12 months, and the listing of recognized flaws is restricted to minor chips and scratches, a light badge and a little bit seat put on. Oh, and the battery was simply changed earlier this month, so there’s a very good probability your new automobile will at the very least begin the primary time you attempt to go someplace. After that, although, we’re speaking a few 30-year-old Italian coupe, so that you’re in for a heck of a trip.
Who even is aware of what electrical gremlins you would possibly discover while you begin poking round in there? Then once more, that’s simply a part of the journey. And there actually can’t be many of those coupes within the U.S., so that you’ll legitimately be getting a uncommon automobile right here within the U.S. And hey, possibly when you run out of cash, you’ll get the possibility to discover ways to repair it your self. If you will discover components, that’s. Some could say that’s a foul factor, however once more, journey! What would an journey be with out a few challenges to make all of it worthwhile? Precisely.
