The Giugiaro-penned fastback has risen sharply, but that’s not the end of the line.
Although I’d love to say that the Alfetta GTV6 is still a hidden bargain, it’s not. Values and interest have really picked up and properly original and cherished V6s can now cost £20k plus. And they’re getting very hard to find.
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