2002 Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Sportwagon Manual

Highlights

• Very well maintained by specialists Autolusso and Day & White
• Recent timing belt and water pump in April 2026
• Engine rebuild and new clutch fitted 28,000 miles ago
• Rare and desirable manual gearbox RHD Sportwagon
• MOT valid to July 2027

The Appeal

When Alfa decided to bring back the revered GTA nameplate it didn’t mess about. The high performance 156 was built on a dedicated line using 250bhp 3.2L ‘Busso’ engines assembled by Maserati in Modena. Just 350 RHD manual gearbox cars were built, of which only 110 were UK-bound.

Finished in classic Alfa Red with black leather, this one is the kind of enthusiast-kept 156 GTA that you hope to find. It has been looked after in recent years by blue-chip Alfa specialists Day & White and Autolusso. Key work has included a new timing belt and water pump in 2026 and annual servicing. The engine was rebuilt 28,000 miles ago in 2018, when the car also received a new clutch. Prior to that, a reconditioned gearbox was fitted. Sensible upgrades include a Quaife limited-slip differential, a 330mm Brembo front brake upgrade, Bilstein B12 suspension with Eibach springs and an anti-roll kit, and a Wizard stainless-steel catback exhaust paired with a Carbon Dynamics intake system.

Cosmetically, the car presents well for its age and mileage, with recently refurbished wheels, corrosion protection applied to the underside, and new wings fitted in 2020 to address previous corrosion. Some lacquer peeling on the bonnet and minor tailgate blemishes are noted in the interest of transparency. It comes to market with an MOT valid to July 2027.

The vendor says:

“This is a daily usable modern classic. It drives exceptionally well and turns heads wherever it goes. It has been lovingly maintained over the last decade and loves to be driven.”

Key Information

• Mileage: 149,743 miles (supported by MOT history)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid to 8th July 2027 with advisories
• Technical specs: 3,179cc 250bhp V6, 6spdf manual gearbox
• Paperwork: large history file as shown, handbooks, 2 keys
• Registration: sold on plate WV02DLE

The Detail

• Nine previous registered keepers; current keeper since December 2025
• In the same family since 2017, with the current owner's father as the prior keeper
• Maintained by Day & Whites, a classic Italian car specialist based at Brands Hatch
• Previously maintained by Autolusso, an Alfa specialist in Bournemouth
• Serviced at least annually with printed invoices available we are told
• Timing belt and water pump changed at the last service in April 2026
• Engine rebuild and new clutch carried out in March 2018 at 121,000 miles
• Reconditioned gearbox fitted in March 2013
• New wings fitted and welding undertaken to address corrosion in September 2020 at 132,000 miles
• Stainless steel Wizard catback exhaust and front suspension arms fitted in July 2023 at 141,500 miles
• Underside inspected in November 2025 with corrosion protection applied
• Wheels recently refurbished with no kerb scratches
• Some lacquer peeling on the bonnet, two small areas of bubbling, and two very minor dents in the tailgate
• Leather interior in generally good condition for the age
• Driver's side bolster showing signs of wear
• Leather on the rear of the passenger seat has been patched
• All main switchgear operational, except as below
• Steering wheel radio controls do not work
• Rear driver's side electric window is not operational
• Vendor reports the car starts first time with no warning lights and pulls strongly through the rev range
• Gear change described as slick; braking reported as strong and direct
• Advisories to note on MOT

Upgrades include:

• Quaife limited slip differential
• 330mm Brembo front brake upgrade
• Wizard catback exhaust with carbon dynamics intake system
• Bilstein B12 suspension kit with Eibach springs and anti-roll kit

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