I think you are a little harsh in your judgement of modern Alfas. I had from new a P reg 2 litre twin spark GTV. It was a great drive with a beautiful engine and to this day I think it a most beautiful looking motor car. It did have some build quality issues but no rattle which couldn't be fixed with a strategically placed matchstick and it's true the aerial dropped off on the M1 and it developed a worrying clunk from the drive train on moving off which needed advice from Italy before it could be cured. But it never rusted ( perhaps because it's whole beautifully crafted front was glass fibre!)
It was a far more attractive car than the Audi TT jelly mould I traded it for.
I wouldn't have missed owning it for the world.
Andy
