1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV

Lot details
Registration No: CCD555L
Chassis No: 2411880
Mot Expiry: April 2013

The pretty 105/115 Series two-door Coupes made in various specifications by Alfa Romeo from 1963 to 1977 were penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro as one of his first projects for Bertone. Power came from Alfa's ubiquitous four-cylinder, all-alloy, twin-cam engine which, over the years, was available in a range of capacities from 1290cc to 1962cc. The engine was mated to a slick five-speed gearbox. Suspension was by wishbones and coil springs at the front and coil-sprung live axle at the rear. Braking was by discs all round and steering by recirculating ball. The first model to be introduced was the Giulia Sprint GT of 1963, which was powered by a 1570cc version of the sonorous twin-cam unit. The ensuing Giulia Sprint GT Veloce produced from 1965 to 1967 was very similar, and visually distinguishable only by minor modifications to the body and interior. By a succession of engine enlargements, the model evolved into the 1750 GTV of 1967 and the 1962cc, 150bhp 2000 GTV unveiled in 1971. Some 37,459 of the latter were created during its six-year production run.

This right-hand drive example was reportedly transformed into a Touring Car racer by Peter Smart of marque specialist Thames Motor Company, Dorset during 2010/2011. The shell was stripped, refurbished and resprayed Red with a Yellow nose. The Weber-fed competition engine is still barely run-in and the car itself has only been subjected to one test day since the restoration/conversion was completed; where it is understood to have performed faultlessly. Its specification includes: FIA-approved roll bar; fire extinguisher; racing seat and belts; period Minilite wheels; laminated screen and Perspex rear and side windows. Road registered, taxed until December 31st and complete with FIA papers, this very pretty competition car is apparently eligible for the Tour Auto not to mention several historic championships in the UK.