Highlights
- Advisory-free MOT to August 2025 - (MOT, road tax and ULEZ exempt)
- Current owner since June 2015
- Extensive recommissioning carried out over several years including a respray in 2021
- Accompanied by a substantial collection of invoices
The Appeal
“It’s one of the great moments in Alfa Romeo design, when perfect balance is reached between class and sporting qualities”.
That’s how Alfa described the restyled GTV 2.0 in their 1980 brochure.
Feted by the motoring press for Giorgetto Giugiaro’s stylish teardrop design. The 50:50 weight distribution provided by the rear transaxle, along with in-board rear discs and De Dion rear suspension deliver superb handling. Coupled with the 2.0-litre version of Alfa’s classic alloy ‘Nord’ twin-cam engine, fed by a pair of twin-choke side draught carburettors, it’s a joy to drive on A roads.
The owner of this 1983 GTV 2.0 was inspired by their brother owning a similar Alfetta GTV in the 1980s, fuelling interest in Italian cars, and Alfa Romeo in particular. In 2015, they became the proud owner of this superb example.
The car has since made numerous appearances at owner’s club shows across northern England and Scotland. As well as twice making the 500 mile round trip to Bicester for National Alfa Day. Most recently it appeared alongside 30 others for a special gathering to mark the 50th anniversary of the Alfetta GT/GTV.
With a thriving enthusiast community and great availability of spare parts from companies such as EB Spares and Classic Alfa, there’s never been a better time to add one of these cars to your garage. As a 1983 model, this GTV has recently passed its 40th birthday, meaning it’s exempt from road tax and MOT, as well as ULEZ compliant. Voluntarily submitted for MOT testing resulting in an advisory-free pass, this Alfetta GTV 2.0 is ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- According to Alfa Romeo’s Centro Documentazione, A21VGE was manufactured in June 1983
- Right-hand drive UK market example
- Supplied new in metallic light grey (AR765 grigio chiaro) with black pinstripe (nero gessata) velvet interior
- The vendor bought the car in 2015 from the owner of Langtree Motors in Glasgow, who acquired it themselves in February 2004 from a long-standing customer
- Accompanied by a sizeable history file, with numerous invoices amassed during current ownership
- 99,200 miles indicated
- MOT until 18th August 2025
- Six former registered keepers
Work carried out by an Alfa specialist under current ownership is detailed in the history file, including:
2015
- Oil, oil filter and air filter
- Radiator flush and antifreeze
2016
- Spark plugs, HT leads, distributor cap, rotor arm
- 2x Pirelli tyres
- Fuel filter
- Boot gas strut
2017
- Rear brake calliper (previous owner replaced other plus rear discs) and 2x pads
- New spare wheel well, WaxOyl and stoneguard
- Rear anti-roll bar bushes
- Replaced fuel pipes with modern spec
2018
- Radiator re-core
- Fuel tank renovated (cut in half, blasted and resealed)
- Carburettor inlet mounts/gaskets
- Propshaft couplings (donuts) x3
- Front wheel bearings x2
2019
- 2x Pirelli tyres
- Replacement brake servo
2020
- New battery
- 2 x front brake callipers, discs, pads and hoses
- Brake master cylinder
2021
- Strip, remove rust and respray in original colour (front/rear screens and sunroof removed – see photo)
- Spark plugs, oil and oil filter
2022
- Front suspension arm and bush
- Rear springs (lower/stiffer), rubbers and metals
- Rear shock absorbers
- Gearbox oil (Red Line)
- Rear exhaust box
- Air filter
2023
- New clutch kit
- Oil and filter
- Wheels refurbished
2024
- Coolant, oil and filter
- and to clear previous MOT advisories:
- Rear wheel bearing
- Exhaust mount bushes
- Handbrake cable and adjust rear brakes
The Condition
- Minor bubbles in the paintwork forming around the rear arches, rear hatch and in front of the sunroof.
- Advisory-free MOT suggests there are no structural areas of concern
- Matching Pirelli tyres in good condition with ample tread
- Original Alfa Romeo Campanatura in excellent condition following a recent refurbishment
- Seats and door panels in very good condition
- Lush velvet upholstery and Recaro-style seats
- Original carpets in good condition and protected by bespoke floor mats.
- The original controls, switchgear and instruments all present very well
- Period stereo cassette radio fitted
The Mechanics
- 2.0 litre ‘Nord’ four-cylinder twin-cam
- Dual twin-choke side draught carburettors
- Five-speed manual gearbox (transaxle)
- Extensive mechanical recommissioning detailed above by an Alfa Romeo specialist
- As significant invoices from recent years attest to, this car has received a great deal of mechanical attention
- Gearbox reported to shift and change well with no synchromesh issues
- Original-looking and well-presented engine compartment
- We understand the Alfa to be in good driving order
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