Highlights

Owned since 1993, kept in a dry garage and used mainly for car club events
Very impressive history file
Recent mechanical upgrades including suspension, brakes, and cooling system
New tyres fitted in 2021

The Appeal

The Guilia GTV was a real force to be reckoned with. Strong performance, agile handling, and a dedication to practicality made these pretty Italian coupes one of the stars of the Italian market, and nowadays it may well be one of the most prized Alfas ever built. There's a real Continental elegance to them, something that continued straight down to the ever-prized twin-cam under the bonnet.

If there was any GTV to favour - and they're all more than worth your time - the 2000 GTV is the one to pick. Offering 132hp, it kept the car's essential character the same while offering a more formidable performance for the developing Autostrada system, and nowadays still offers quite the exciting turn of speed.

This particular example has been with the current keeper for over thirty years, and has been beautifully cared for. Believed to be one of the final right-hand drive examples built in Italy, the vendor has largely used it for car club events in recent years. These cars are one of those ever-enduring classics that demand attention, and we're sure this example will get plenty of it on auction.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1974
Believed to be one of the last right-hand drive examples built in Italy
Bought in 1993 in restored condition
Kept in a dry garage
Used only in summer, mainly for car club meetings and outings
MOT exempt and last tested in 2018
Alfa club insurance valuation in 2023 is £45,000
Accompanied by an impressive paperwork file

The Condition

Apart from the reskinning of the nearside door in 2022, the paintwork is as it was following the 1993 respray
However, some areas of deterioration have set in over time, such as on the offside scuttle and under the offside rear window
There is a ding on the boot lid and nearside door, but the paint is intact
New tyres fitted in 2021
Boot and cabin floor are solid
Original cloth seats show normal wear but have no tears
New carpets were fitted in 1993
Voltmeter fitted
All electrics, including the heated rear window and instruments, are in working order
The car originally had factory-fitted air conditioning, which was removed in 1993, so the battery is located in the boot

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The Mechanics

2.0-litre twin-cam engine
5-speed manual transmission
We're told that the engine starts and runs well
The vendor reports that the transmission, slip diff, suspension, and brakes are operating as normal
Replacement petrol tank, new clutch, prop shaft bearing and doughnut, and aluminium carb mounts were fitted between 2007-2012
Upgrades to suspension (Alfaholics), brakes, and cooling system were done between 2016-2017
Cylinder head overhaul undertaken in 2022
The vendor highlights that this is a light, nimble car with plenty of power, able to be driven on today's roads
We understand that it's ready and waiting to drive away

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