The seller had been looking for a Prodrive-fettled Brera S for a while before tracking ‘RJ08 FWA’ down at Veloce of London, the independent Alfa Romeo specialist he’s since used to service it every year.

It’s now been in his care for the past three and a half years and 11,000 miles, during which time the only mechanical problem has been a duff alternator.

But then this is a special example as it is the very press car David Vivien tested for the 120th edition of EVO magazine, a copy of which is in the history file.

Being offered with no reserve, he’s only selling it because despite being a “great allrounder” the accoutrements that are part and parcel of travelling with a young family mean he’s now in the market for a bigger vehicle.

Taken in conjunction with the clear HPI report, the tight and consistent shutlines suggest this is a Brera with a clear conscience – and the peeling lacquer on both doors and the roof also suggests it’s also still wearing its original paint.

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