text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_33 (points INTEGER, chassis VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the most points for years before 1979 and chassis of alfa romeo 177
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(points) FROM table_name_33 WHERE chassis = "alfa romeo 177" AND year < 1979