After these spy shots of the Alfa Romeo 8C, totally without camouflage, the GTA hypothesis must be re-examined. With anything from a birthday present to collectors’ requests possible, this example needs to be considered carefully, but we think the magic GTA letters can be re-visited.

The two parallel stripes you can see are meant for protection when loading and unloading this vehicle. But while this can be considered a very insignificant detail, the Fiat Auto test plate, clearly visible in the second photo (after the jump), for us confirms that this is without a doubt the Alfa Gran Turismo Alleggerita.

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This is a birthday presented signed with three simple words: Gran Turismo Alleggerita. It’s a birthday card dedicated to all the “alfisti” (alfa fans), written by Luca De Meo, general manager of Alfa Romeo. The words are the following: it’s possible to create a GTA version of the 8C. It’s still early to open the present yet though, we’ll have to wait and see the “if” and “when” we can.

During an interview with AutoTelegraff, the manager revealed the desire to offer a lighter and more powerful version of the splendid coupé; the final decision, however, is yet to be formalised, even if there is already an idea that 100 units would be produced for a limited series. Dear Marchionne, just once, let yourself by guided by heart flutterings…!

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