Alfa Romeo still builds cool cars like the Giulia Quadrifoglio, but the 33 Stradale might be its finest work yet. Unfortunately, one just seemingly vanished into thin air from its home in Italy. The modern revival of the legendary supercar, limited to just 33 units worldwide and reportedly valued at €30 million ($35.4 million), is now part of a criminal investigation. What should have been a straightforward ownership transfer has turned into a complicated legal dispute involving investigators, lawyers, and a public appeal from the late owner’s family.
A Controversial Sale Raises Red Flags
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According to the Chronicles of Campania, the car’s previous owner, described as a well-known French collector, allegedly signed a sales agreement while under pressure and in a vulnerable emotional state. The family now disputes the legitimacy of those documents. One of the most puzzling elements is the reported transaction price of just €10 for a car estimated to be worth tens of millions. Soon after the transfer, a newly formed company reportedly took ownership, deregistered the car, declared the license plates lost, and moved it out of the country. Is it illegal to sell a €30 million Italian supercar for €10? No. Is it suspicious? Most certainly.
Tracking An International Paper Trail
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The investigation is now being handled by prosecutors in Milan, where authorities are examining allegations that include extortion and forged documentation. Lawyers representing the heirs – Angelo and Sergio Pisani, and Francesco Sacchetti – say the vehicle’s quick transfer, deregistration, and exportation can make tracking far more difficult once a car leaves its home country, making this missing halo car’s search and rescue mission much more difficult than expected.
A €100,000 Reward
Alfa Romeo
In an effort to recover the missing car, the family has announced a €100,000 reward for information that leads to its discovery. With only 33 examples built, spotting one would be difficult to miss, whether it appears in public or nests inside a private collection. As legal teams continue working between Naples and Milan, the mystery of the missing Italian supercar is far from over.
