Highlights
- Desirable later “2000” variant
- Subject to circa £11,000 restoration
- Thoroughly well presented inside and out
- RHD example
- Legendary twin cam Alfa Romeo coupe
The Appeal
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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