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ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 288 ALFA ROMEO ALFETTAs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 290 in 2025 Q3 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (0.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 47% 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.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (288 in the latest data).
Rarer than 49% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the ALFETTA
The Alfa Romeo Alfetta (Type 116) is a front-engine, five-passenger saloon and fastback coupé manufactured and marketed by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 1972 to 1987 with a total of over 400,000 units produced during its production run. The Alfetta was noted for the rear position of its transaxle (clutch and transmission) and its De Dion tube rear suspension — an arrangement designed to optimize handling by balancing front/rear weight distribution, as well as maintaining a low polar moment of inertia and low center of gravity. The interior of Coupé models featured a then unusual central tachometer...
ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA — questions & answers
How many ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 288 ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA were still registered in the UK — 153 licensed and on the road, plus 135 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA rare?
The ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (288), making it rarer than 49% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA on UK roads rose by 1 (0.3%).
What fuel do most ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA use?
Most ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA peak?
The ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA peaked at 290 registered in 2025 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.