They say you can’t be classified as a true petrolhead until you’ve owned an Alfa Romeo, and in that respect there may be no finer candidate than a classic GTV coupe. Automotive design hall of famer Giogetto Giugiaro worked nothing short of magic to create what is surely one of the most beautiful cars of all time. The GTV firmly cements itself as one of the all time greats on looks alone, but paired with a legendary twin cam engine it's easy to see why it is so highly regarded in enthusiast circles.
A later 1975 car, hence the “2000 GTV” model designation, JHU 427N is a truly remarkable example of the esteemed model. Having been subject to an extensive restoration at the hands of an Alfa Romeo specialist, this South African import is a real stunner, in great overall aesthetic and mechanical order it makes an ideal candidate for someone looking to scratch that Alfa Romeo ownership itch or add to a pre existing collection with a striking classic Italian coupe.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 1975
Imported from South Africa in late 2017
RHD example
Subject to extensive restoration process costing circa £11,000 in 2017 by a classic Alfa Romeo specialist
Invoices for aforementioned restoration present in the vehicle’s history file
Several invoices for other servicing work and parts bought from various Alfa specialist outfits
Fully UK registered with V5 registration document to hand
Previous South African registration paperwork also with the vehicle
Tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt due to the car’s age and historic status
Invoice most recent service and work performed in May 2024
The Condition
Exceptionally well presented example, in great overall aesthetic condition
Finished in a lesser seen, bold silver paint scheme
Paintwork is of a great standard throughout, highlighting very little if anything in the way of marks or blemishing
External chrome trim is of a similarly high quality, exhibiting with a brilliant shine
Glass work, lighting and external badging all in good clean form
Bodywork complemented with an excellent set of 15” silver steel wheels
Reupholstered as part of the restoration process in a marvellous deep red colour scheme
Seating front and rear is in excellent order, naturally lacking in signs of heavy wear or damage
Tri spoke wood rim steering wheel
Interior trim and fascias in great shape, with suave, wood finish inserts
Matching red door panels with chrome fixtures
Internal switchgear is in fine fettle throughout
Clean well fitting headliner, also fitted during the restoration
Contrasting black carpeting
The Mechanics
Being a later car this has a slightly more developed variant of the 2.0 litre Alfa twin cam engine; reported to make around 131bhp
The engine in this particular example has undergone extensive overhauling as part of its restoration
As such the Alfa now stands in great overall mechanical order, with a delightful engine and crisp manual gearbox
The car starts and drives well with the vendor speaking very highly of the cars road holding and general performance
Replacement Dellorto 40 DHLA carbs were sourced for the car in 2019
The car was subject to an oil and filter service, along with a thermostat replacement in July 2024
Summary
Incredibly stylish, well performing coupes have always been an Italian forte, but the Alfa Romeo GTV is perhaps the champion of them all. Bertone styling and a twin cam engine make for a brilliant overall package and one that gets enthusiasts from all facets of the motoring world wide eyed and smitten.
This restored 1975 South African import is a wonderful presentation of the model that realistically wants for nothing to be enjoyed. An ideal show car or fun weekend speed machine, now may be the time to tick the Alfa ownership box.
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Auction Details
Year1975
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
2000
Colour
Silver
Odometer
97,994 Miles
Engine size2000
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Enfield
CountyLondon
Country
United Kingdom
Auction ends
Bidding history
27 Bids
milford••••£32,75028/08/24
Maltese••••£32,50028/08/24
milford••••£32,25028/08/24
dale-cr••••£32,00028/08/24
dale-cr••••£31,75028/08/24
Maltese••••£31,50028/08/24
Maltese••••£31,25028/08/24
dale-cr••••£31,00028/08/24
Maltese••••£30,75028/08/24
Maltese••••£30,50028/08/24
gilesc••••£30,25028/08/24
Maltese••••£30,00028/08/24
milford••••£29,50028/08/24
gilesc••••£29,25028/08/24
phil@sp••••£29,00028/08/24
gilesc••••£28,75028/08/24
phil@sp••••£28,50028/08/24
mike.sc••••£28,25028/08/24
phil@sp••••£28,00023/08/24
Maltese••••£26,50023/08/24
phil@sp••••£25,00022/08/24
NealWH••••£22,00021/08/24
NealWH••••£21,20021/08/24
phil@sp••••£20,50021/08/24
davidac••••£17,50021/08/24
phil@sp••••£16,50021/08/24
ThomasM••••£14,50021/08/24
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