This car has spent much of its gentle life in Guernsey and was imported back to the UK mainland in 2018.

The Channel Islands owner was an avid car collector, and we are told the Alfa was the jewel in his collection – quite understandable.

Although now painted red, the car originally left the factory in ‘grigio grafite’, or grey to non-Italian speakers.

The bumpers have been removed for that more sporting look, though these ultra-rare items (which are in good condition) are included in the sale should the purchaser wish to reinstate them.

The mileometer reads a little over 56,000 miles.

The car underwent extensive restoration at the time of the colour change, we think around ten years ago, you can see pictures of the bare metal work in the gallery.

We note now that there are signs of microblistering and paint bubbling on the bonnet, front wings and boot lid.

The blistering is most pronounced on the roof.

The boot lid appears to be in need of some readjustment.

The wheel arches ...