Maxi Alfetta. At a glance the Alfa 6 had the appearance of a larger Alfettadespite this, the habitability was not at the level of its direct competitors, especially the Audi 100, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes W123. The model we are examining today is primarily striking for its size, the real car being 4.76 meters long. Just by looking at the lines of this “1:18” sedan we understand how much Alfa Romeo wanted to enter the commercial struggle with the big German companies of the time.
Respected scale. Generally the proportions are right: on the front, then, the chrome shield stands out in the center of the black grille. The alternation between black (a lot) and chrome (a little) continues on the front and rear bumpers, one of the many peculiarities of this car. The front light clusters, round and paired, bring to mind the similar “nose” of the BMW 5 Series, which has adopted this stylistic and functional solution for decades. The rims and tires of our Alfa 6 are also well looked after.
Side B. The tail deserves a chapter in itself, because many details are concentrated in this part of the car: let’s start from “Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 2.5” plate, which is two-tone (silver/black), located on the right side of the trunk. But what stands out are the huge rear lights, composed of multicolored internal sections (classic, at the time), and the compartment license plate holder, which is located under the trunk release button, prominently displayed on the bodywork. The license plate (strictly with the initials of the orange province) shows a chrome profile: and, looking at it more carefully, you can also see the fixing screws.
Valuable interior. The interiors give the idea of the comfort of the leather-covered armchairs; The steering wheel and the large dashboard with wooden inserts are also well reproduced. Made of resin and cannot be openedthis Alfa 6 It has a price of 119.90 euros. The ideal display of the first series flagship would be to place it alongside the restyling version, released in 1983. Hoping that this is in the Laudoracing-Models programmes.
