Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: 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

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(points) FROM table_name_33 WHERE chassis = "alfa romeo 177" AND year < 1979