Compare Alfa Romeo 147 car restoration quotes from specialist garages

Alfa Romeo is a quintessentially Italian carmaker known for the style and elegance of its sporty vehicles. In a 2008 episode of Top Gear, Hammond, Clarkson and May set out to prove that you can't be a proper petrolhead until you've owned an Alfa. The brand's iconic status also stretches beyond the small screen, with its cars appearing in a slew of blockbusters, including The Godfather, The Graduate, Octopussy and The Talented Mr Ripley.

At the 2022 Autocar Awards, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio was named a future classic, earning praise for being "sublime to drive and beautiful to look at" - a statement that perfectly captures the spirit of the brand.

There are many types of car restoration, some requiring more time, expertise, and money than others. Ultimately, the extent of the work required depends on the condition and age of the car. Some vehicles may only need attention in certain areas, such as car paint restoration or car seat restoration.

However, a more complex job may involve rebuilding an engine or stripping an entire vehicle down to the metal underneath and restoring all the components and body parts. The aim is to get the car looking and driving as well as it did when it was new.

If you want to give new life to a classic car, try to find a specialist classic car restorer who is knowledgeable about the make and model you have. A classic car restoration is a big and costly project, so finding the right mechanic is a must.