Alfa Romeo 4C Brought Back From The Dead For One Last Hurrah
Sellantis Heritage has been embarking on a journey to reinvent older models as part of a program called “Reloaded by Creators” for years now, creating unique works of automotive art and oddity like a Fiat Multipla 6×6, or a rebodied Alfa 4C called the Abarth Classiche 1300 OT. The latest project sees a car that ended production four years ago being given life anew, with a special run of three Alfa Romeo 4C Coupes being created to honor Alfa Romeo’s 1993 DTM Champion Nicola Larini, who piloted an Alfa 155 V6 Ti DTM to victory.
An Iconic Racing Partnership Spawns An Iconic Trio Of Cars
The series is dubbed Collezione GT “Nicola Larini” and comprises three existing cars overhauled to sport unique liveries. They feature the Alfa Romeo crest emblazoned on the hoods of each, and white front and rear bumpers in a scheme that pays tribute to the 1970s Alfa Romeo Giulia GT. The base colors for each also pay homage to that model, with Stellantis Heritage selecting Pine Green, Plum Red, and Ochre Yellow – previously used on a heritage-inspired Stelvio – to create a vivid trio of sports cars. The wheels of each feature matching colored accents, and Lrini’s signature can be found on the hood of each.
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“Together with Nicola, we have chosen Pine Green, Plum Red, and Ochre Yellow, three colors which are part of Alfa Romeo’s history and were featured on the 1970s Giulia GT and GTV. On the 4C, the colors were slightly revisited to make them more compatible with its body. Moreover, in a nod to its racing heritage, we worked on the graphic design to produce a specific livery for each model.”
– Alessandro Maccolini, 4C designer and current Alfa Romeo Design Project Manager
The cabins of each 4C didn’t escape unaltered, either, with special upholstery and colored accents matched to the bodywork, and Larini’s signature on the dash of each car.
“We listened to Nicola’s suggestions to recreate a racing feel on the interiors as well. For instance, we used a black microfiber to remove anything that could cause reflections within the vehicle, while making sure to maintain the grip required for the seat and steering wheel.”
– Alessandro Maccolini, 4C designer and current Alfa Romeo Design Project Manager
Chosen By A Racing Driver, But Owned By Fans
The choice of the 4C came about as a result of Larini’s love for the model, and his appreciation of details like its lightness, speed, reaction to inputs, and grip. The 4C was the car that reintroduced the brand to American soil back in 2014, and was a remarkable piece of kit that comprised a carbon fiber monocoque architecture, spartan two-seat interior, rear-mid engine layout, rear-wheel drive, and achingly gorgeous good looks – although the bug-eyed headlights you see here thankfully never came to the US.
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But Larini won’t own any of the cars bearing his name, and instead, three collectors will take ownership, with Stellantis Heritage claiming they are now available to order. The price is something likely only they will ever know, but they’ll receive a unique specimen of a car from Stellantis Heritage, along with certification of its uniqueness.
“I think that the 4C will forever remain in the hearts of car enthusiasts and, especially, new owners of the new collection which bears my name. I hope they enjoy the very best sporty driving experience.”
– Nicola Larini, 1993 DTM Champion
