The Alfa Romeo 4C returns for a heritage-inspired encore

These three motorsport-inspired examples of the 4C will be modified based off existing cars, rather than being brand-new builds (Image: Stellantis)

After it was axed in 2020, three final examples of the Alfa Romeo 4C are set to be sold to customers, each commemorating the success of 1993 DTM Champion Nicola Larini and inspired by the brand’s iconic racing liveries.

Since the 4C is no longer in production, these cars are being offered by Stellantis Heritage, rather than Alfa itself. However, these won’t be three brand-new cars, but rather preexisting examples modified to spec.

Each example draws inspiration from a livery worn by the Giulia GT of the 1970s (Image: Stellantis)

Officially dubbed the 4C Collezione GT “Nicola Larini”, its namesake was involved first-hand in the design process.

Inspired by the liveries worn by the 1970s Giulia GT, three colours are on offer: Pine Green, Plum Red, and Ochre Yellow, each accented by white front and rear bumpers and body-coloured wheels.

Each example bears the signature of 1993 DTM Champion Nicola Larini on the dashboard (Image: Stellantis)

The body colour is also reflected in the interior trimming, with the signature of Larini, who won that DTM Championship in an Alfa 155 V6 TI, to be found on the dashboard.

The timing of this project coincides with Larini driving in the 1000 Miglia 2024 on behalf of Alfa Romeo, which will see him behind the wheel of a 1900 Sport Spider made in 1954.

Nicola Larini won the DTM Championship in the 155 V6 TI you see on the left, while he’ll be driving the 1954 1900 Sport Spider on the right during the 1000 Miglia 2024 (Image: Stellantis)

 

 

This isn’t the first time preexisting 4C examples have been modified by Stellantis Heritage, following a re-bodied Abarth OT 1300 tribute revealed earlier this year and the similar Abarth Classiche 1000 SP convertible from 2021.

No pricing has been disclosed by Stellantis for this tribute to Alfa’s motorsport heritage, although it’s unlikely to be cheap.

Sub-Editor & Writer

Patrick is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade’s experience across a range of online, print, and broadcast media titles, having road tested over 500 new and classic cars in that time.

After starting out with The Adelaide Hills Weekender Herald newspaper while still studying, he has since contributed to the likes of DriveTribe, Finder, Supercar Blondie, Exhaust Notes Australia, and WhichCar before joining the Retro Rides team. He also launched the car review website Drive Section in 2019 and automotive adventure site Essential Drives in 2024, and has experience in journalism education and academia.

At Retro Rides, Patrick oversees website publishing and content creation. If you have a story you think would be of interest to our audience, he’s your best point of contact at [email protected].

More in

News

Anyone who understands the importance of condition and authenticity when buying older vehicles at auction needed only to look at…

Although the automotive industry in Australia is small on a global scale and spread out across niches and eras, our…

On the eve of celebrating its 115th anniversary, iconic Italian car maker Alfa Romeo has again triumphed at the 43rd…

More in

European

One of the most limited-production Ferraris of modern times, the achingly beautiful 288 GTO marries graceful Pininfarina styling with aggressive…

Cliff Chambers has a long association with rallying, from spending frosty mornings watching cars barrel down Canberra’s notorious ‘Mineshaft’ to…

On the eve of celebrating its 115th anniversary, iconic Italian car maker Alfa Romeo has again triumphed at the 43rd…