The 1950s and 1960s are considered the golden era of wristwatch design. Similarly, car design experienced a golden age during the same period.
Often regarded as one of the most beautiful car designs ever, the original Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale was produced from 1967 to 1969, in a limited production of just 18 cars (one of those 18 models is shown above, as photographed by Professional Watches at Baselworld 2013).
The original 33 Stradale was a street-legal version of the Tipo 33 sports prototype race car, and everything from the aerodynamic design of the body to the glass-paneled roof, vertical doors, gold wheels, huge air intakes, the mid-engine mounted 2.0 L V8 engine with an exhibition window, and 1960s classic sports car interior — this is rare museum-worthy work of art. Some refer to the 33 Stradale as its designer, Franco Scaglione’s “Mona Lisa.”
Fast forward to 2025, and Alfa Romeo has finally released the much-anticipated retro homage to Scaglione’s original.
The 2025 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, designed by Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, is being produced in a limited run of just 33 examples, which start around $1.6 million and are, not surprisingly, already sold out.
Made available in an option as a mid-engine 620hp twin-turbo V6 version, or an all-electric powertrain producing 750hp, it has been reported that all 33 buyers opted for the petrol version.
Each version can be customized with a choice of three wheels, unique interiors, and numerous bespoke options. Alfa Romeo’s 33 Stradale supercar is being handcrafted by Italian coachbuilder Touring Superleggera, according to Top Gear.
Though not the same as a V8, this modern twin-turbo V6 is capable of accelerating the car from 0-62 mph in under 3 seconds, according to Alfa Romeo UK.
Uniquely, the Stradale exhaust flaps open up around 3,000 RPM, in addition to having other performance features such as sport driving modes and launch control. The car has a multi-link suspension and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, the latter of which can be seen through its gorgeous gold-colored forged wheels.
Inside, there are options, but as one of the editors of Top Gear pointed out in this video, the retro-style interior (not the carbon fiber) is the only choice if you have class. The interior is modern-retro and is juxtaposed with tactile mechanical metallic switches, knurled shifters, and gadroon-style leather seats that harken back to the original Stradale.
Like the original, the car is equipped with a glass roof, with a center pillar (that acts as a roll cage on the modern version), and features electrochromatic glass to reduce glare on demand.
The gauges are electronic, but like everything about this drop-dead gorgeous supercar, they were designed to perfectly mesh with every other detail of this modern retro masterpiece.
Learn more at Alfa Romeo.
Photos by Alfa Romeo (2025)/Professional Watches (2013).
