The Most Iconic Alfa Romeo Cars of All Time

The Most Iconic Alfa Romeo Cars of All Time

Enzo Ferrari said it best: a man who has never owned an Alfa Romeo has missed something. These are the reasons why. Across nine decades Alfa Romeo has built cars that stir the soul as much as they move the metal, blending Italian artistry with genuine racing pedigree.

We have chosen the models that defined the marque, from delicate roadsters to fire breathing grand tourers. Settle in, scroll through, and follow the links to the full story behind each icon.

Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto

Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto

Pininfarina drew a shape so pure it defined the open Italian roadster for a generation. It became a film star overnight when Dustin Hoffman drove one in The Graduate, sealing its place in popular culture. Few cars wear their charm as effortlessly as the Duetto.

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Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV

Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV

Bertone's crisp Giugiaro lines gave the 1750 GTV a poise that still looks razor sharp today. Beneath that elegant bodywork sat a twin cam engine that loved to rev and a chassis that turned every B road into an event. This was the everyday Alfa that did absolutely everything right.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA

Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA

The GTA stripped weight with lightweight aluminium panels and went hunting for silverware across Europe. On track it humbled bigger, more powerful rivals and built a reputation that touring car fans still revere. Small, lithe and ferociously quick, it remains the giant killer of its era.

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Alfa Romeo Montreal

Alfa Romeo Montreal

Born from a styling concept and powered by a race bred V8, the Montreal was Alfa at its most flamboyant. Those slatted headlight covers and muscular haunches still stop people in their tracks. Often overlooked in its day, it is now celebrated as one of Italy's most charismatic grand tourers.

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Alfa Romeo GTV6

Alfa Romeo GTV6

The GTV6 paired a glorious Busso V6 with a transaxle layout for near perfect balance and a soundtrack to die for. Its wedge profile and chunky bonnet bulge made it unmistakably eighties and utterly cool. For many enthusiasts it is the sweetest spot in the whole Alfetta family.

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Explore More Iconic Cars

Loved this list? Keep the celebration going with our other curated hubs. Discover the Most Iconic Italian Classic Cars and the Most Iconic Ferrari Cars, or browse the full classic cars blog for more automotive history.

Bring These Icons Home

Every one of these Alfas is captured in our British-designed automotive artwork. Carry your favourite with you on our classic car phone cases, start the morning beside one of our classic car mugs, or dress your wall with a limited edition print.

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