1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 2.5

Highlights

£18,000 invested in recommissioning by Alex Jupe Motorsport in 2019
Full engine rebuild and suspension overhaul
Tastefully upgraded with 16” Compomotive alloy wheels and cream leather interior
Historic registration: tax and MOT exempt: advisory-free current MOT

The Appeal

Yeah, we know you've heard it a million times. "You're not a real petrolhead until you've owned an Alfa Romeo..." Sure, it's an overused cliché, but we have to concede that it's probably true. These Milanese marvels have a singular habit of working their way under your skin, and of all the models over the years, there's perhaps no Alfa more Alfa-ry than a GTV6.

Based upon the transaxle Alfetta platform, the GTV boasts pretty fastback styling by Giorgetto Giugiaro and is powered by one of the most glorious V6 engines of all time: Giuseppe Busso's V6, "the Violin of Arese."

This 2.5-litre 1983 example is the facelifted version, more angular and less chrome-laden than its predecessor, as was the fashion during the 1980s. Affectionately named “Mia", this GTV has undergone significant recommissioning, with £18,000 invested by Alex Jupe Motorsport in 2019. The comprehensive work included a full engine rebuild, suspension overhaul, and the installation of a stainless steel exhaust system.

The car also boasts tasteful upgrades including a the AJM Handling Kit, a set of 16” Compomotive alloy wheels, leather upholstery and a mahogany steering wheel.

Both tax and MOT-exempt (although complete with an advisory-free test for peace of mind) this lovely Alfa gets us very excited.

History and Paperwork

UK-supplied RHD example
Seven former registered keepers
58.000 miles indicated
Acquired by the vendor at auction in 2019
£18,000 recommissioning by Alex Jupe Motorsport in 2019
Advisory-free MOT valid until November 2024
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
Originally metallic grey
Older photos from Alex Jupe during the engine rebuild are included

The Condition

Very presentable inside and out
Straight-looking bodywork with good door fit and panel alignment
Bodywork generally sound with some attention needed on the rear driver-side wheel arch following a historic repair that's now failed
The vendor notes some general patina to the paintwork with some stone chips, bubbling, and also flaking to the front bumper
Minor bubbles forming around the passenger side lower door, rear arch, and sunroof
Sunroof has some scratches from before purchase
Underside reportedly free of corrorion and undersealed
Compomotive wheels in fair condition, with one wheel having marks from liquid contact
Tastefully upgraded with cream leather interior, mahogany steering wheel, custom carpet, Italian flag gear lever/handbrake gators and tailored "Tricolour" mats
Cream leather interior with Recaro-style seats and matching door cards
The cabin electrics are reportedly functioning well, except for front headlamp washers and an intermittent speedometer fault
Radio cassette has a tape stuck in it, with plans to fix or replace with another period unit before sale
We're informed that the winner of the auction will also have first refusal of some incredibly rare rear wheel arch repair panels, which they was able to source from Europe

The Mechanics

2.5-litre 'Busso' V6
Five-speed manual gearbox
Rear-mounted transaxle
Full engine rebuild by Alex Jupe Motorsport in 2019
Suspension overhaul with AJM Handling Kit installed
Stainless steel exhaust system with OE muffler
Propshaft donuts replaced and balanced
AJM radiator cooling system and Pipercross air filter installed
Recent maintenance includes new rear brake calipers, discs, and pads
New HT leads, coil pack, and clutch master reservoir fitted
A large box of spares is included, featuring several headlamps (including sought-after “Carello” lamps), two new alternator regulators, two new hazard light switches, the original steering wheel, and other useful parts
We're informed that the Alfa drives beautifully

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