Description
Reluctant sale of my GTV due to relocation to foreign parts. My 3rd GTV, and 8th v6. An engaging and beautifully balanced drive thanks to the combination of the design characteristics of the fantastic 916 GTV platform and enhanced by the Alfaholics handling kit (Springs, shocks, ARB and drop links), Q2 limited slip differential solid flywheel and short shifter kit, you are connected to this experience via an OMP steering wheel (original steering wheel is available in case you like the sensation of captaining the Mary Rose). Powered by the legendary Busso v6 engine, creating a soundtrack that never gets tiring. The symphony created is amplified by an Autodelta quad exhaust. A recent summary of work and replacement parts over the last few years as follows,
June 22, new front subframe,
Alfaholics handling kit,
shocks springs, ARB, droplinks,
centre exhaust silencer,
front drilled and grooved discs and new pads,
front suspension top mounts,
waxoyl of underside,
air con regass.
November 22,
rear screen de mister fix and interim service.
March 23,
replace cam belt, water pump (with metal impeller), every engine pulley and tensioner replaced, including the very expensive and difficult to source crankshaft pulley (£210, Totally Alfa),
Aux belts and pulleys replaced.
Replaced spark plugs (NGK platinum),
Replacement expansion tank bottle,
Replacement genuine Alfa thermostat,
Replacement radiator,
Replacement aluminium radiator support,
New genuine Boot badge and cloverleaf wing badges.
Blackline 18 inch alloy wheels professionally refurbished in Aurum gold Mat, and shod in Pirelli P Zero PZ4 tyres that have covered approximately 2000 miles since,
New genuine Alfa Romeo centre caps,
Replacement windscreen wiper mechanism.
July 23,
Engine bay refresh, painted cam cover and plenum chamber, wrinkle red.
New nut and bolt set for all attaching parts,
Re chromed inlet runners,
New/ refurbished air intake housing,
Genuine Alfa Romeo air filter,
Genuine Bosch mass airflow sensor,
Genuine Bosch forward bank Lambda sensor,
Carbon intake manifold and silicone hose from Autolusso,
Genuine Alfa top engine mount,
Replacement engine bay plastic covers with good second hand items,
Engine bay control relays replaced with genuine brand new items,
Replacement bonnet struts (genuine items, as cheap replicas are terrible I have the scars on the back of my head to prove this!),
Replaced front bumper irons (no drooping nose)
February 24
New clutch, Q2 LSD and lightened solid flywheel,
Top hat bushes and gear selector from EB spares,
Rear brake discs and pads,
Inner and outer CV boots,
Steering rack boots,
New diff bearings,
New oil cooler pipes,
New battery,
All 6 injectors refurbished.
As you can see, my GTV has been looked after, and with a no expense spared mentality. The upgrades that have been completed, along with the standard servicing, make this car an absolute joy to drive. With the Q2 limited slip differential, GTA flywheel, Alfaholics handling kit, short shifter, lowered seat position and aggressive spaced wheel stance, she feels like a V6 go kart! Adding a rear end to die for with the now discontinued Autodelta rear aprons and a symphonic sound from the quad exhaust of course..
She is not perfect. There is some lacquer peel on the roof, and a scratch on the drivers door. Both do not really come out in the photographs, however I can supply more detailed pictures on request.
A genuine and loved car, looking for a new home. More than happy to chat endlessly with honest and interested enthusiasts.
