Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spider, an exclusive sports car inspired by the 8C Competizione

The Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spyder is inspired by the legendary Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. It is a model that has been built entirely by hand, and only seven units were produced. This impressive sports car was developed by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera in Milan. It is worth noting that the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spyder shares many parts with Maserati.

This impressive sports car was created to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera and features a removable carbon fibre hardtop developed with the help of engineers from the Visconti brand, weighing 3.5 kilograms, which is stored neatly in the boot of the model. It is powered by a 4.7-litre V8 engine of Maserati origin that produces 450 CV, and it offers one of the best sounds on the market. This engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox that drives the rear wheels.

Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spyder, an exclusive jewel for seven lucky drivers

The rear is dominated by exhaust pipes with a more vertical arrangement and an aggressive functional diffuser. As a novelty, this version includes two bulges located behind the cabin. The interior is dominated by leather upholstery with inserts in the bodywork colour. The front is unique, featuring a triangular grille with curved edges and smooth shapes typical of Alfa Romeo.

Some say the story of this model recalls that of the new Lancia Stratos, and indeed, if building a new Lancia Stratos required the sacrifice of an Ferrari F430, then creating a Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spyder demands the sacrifice of an Alfa Romeo 8C, which is a complicated matter since only 500 units were ever manufactured. Which would you choose? A tribute to Touring Superleggera or a collector’s piece? The decision is a difficult one.

The design of this impressive sports car is one of the most interesting among all those to come out of Italy over the last 30 years. Manufacturing the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spyder takes around 1,500 hours of work. Have you just fallen in love? Honestly, so have I, but you might be in luck. Auxie Treschmidt has for sale the seventh unit, which has only 3,530 kilometres on the odometer. It is finished in a striking metallic red tone, and the interior combines Alcantara and black leather.

The auction details add that the seductive sports car will be sold with a bespoke luggage set, a custom car cover, tools, and all the books and documentation. It has had only one exclusive owner and is available for sale in Europe. The starting price is unknown, but we are sure that a gem like this will fetch a considerable sum.