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ALFA ROMEO 33 Rare
As of 2025 Q4, 277 ALFA ROMEO 33s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 287 in 2018 Q3 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 10 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 89% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (277 in the latest data).
Rarer than 49% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 33
The Alfa Romeo 33 (Type 905 and 907) is a small family car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo between 1983 and 1995. From a mechanical standpoint it was essentially an evolution of its predecessor, the Alfasud, whose floorpan, chassis and drivetrain were carried over — albeit with simplifications to the suspension and braking system, eschewing the Alfasud's inboard front brakes for instance. The Nissan-based Alfa Romeo Arna was launched shortly thereafter, offering a similarly sized but lower priced car. The 33 has a unique place in the Alfa Romeo history, as nearly 1 million of these...
ALFA ROMEO 33 — questions & answers
How many ALFA ROMEO 33 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 277 ALFA ROMEO 33 were still registered in the UK — 30 licensed and on the road, plus 247 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the ALFA ROMEO 33 rare?
The ALFA ROMEO 33 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (277), making it rarer than 49% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the ALFA ROMEO 33 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of ALFA ROMEO 33 on UK roads fell by 3 (1.1%).
What fuel do most ALFA ROMEO 33 use?
Most ALFA ROMEO 33 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the ALFA ROMEO 33 peak?
The ALFA ROMEO 33 peaked at 287 registered in 2018 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.