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ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 63 ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 67 in 2014 Q3 — only 94% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 4 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3 (5.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 78% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 is rarer than 64% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 63 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 64% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the ALFA 33
The Alfa Romeo 8C is a range of Alfa Romeo road, race and sports cars of the 1930s. The 8C designates 8 cylinders, and originally a straight 8-cylinder engine. The Vittorio Jano designed 8C was Alfa Romeo's primary racing engine from its introduction in 1931 to its retirement in 1939. In addition to the two-seater sports cars it was used in the world's first genuine single-seat Grand Prix racing car, the Monoposto 'Tipo B' – P3 from 1932 onwards. In its later development it powered such vehicles as the twin-engined 1935 6.3-litre Bimotore, the 1935 3.8-litre Monoposto 8C 35 Type C, and the Alfa...
ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 — questions & answers
How many ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 63 ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 were still registered in the UK — 14 licensed and on the road, plus 49 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 rare?
The ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 is genuinely rare, with only 63 left, making it rarer than 64% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 on UK roads rose by 3 (5.0%).
What fuel do most ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 use?
Most ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 peak?
The ALFA ROMEO ALFA 33 peaked at 67 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.