Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0 Twin Spark Coupe

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Launched at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo GTV Coupe and Spider convertible were rapturously received by press and public alike.

Beautifully styled by Pininfarina, both cars featured a flying wedge shape with a low nose and high kicked up tail that looked fast even when standing still. To save weight the bonnet, inner and outer front wings and bumpers were made from a composite plastic, while the rest of the body was galvanized to end once and for all that old Alfa bugbear of rust.

Two main engines were available, the 150bhp 2-litre Twin Spark or the more potent 3-litre V6 in either 12-valve 190bhp spec or 220bhp 24-valve spec. Even the 2-litre engine could propel the car to 60mph in 8.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 137mph while the lighter weight actually made it more fun to drive fast than the 3-litre. Allied to secure front-wheel drive handling were direct 2.2 turns lock-to-lock steering and an all new multilink rear suspension which gave pin-sharp responses.

Dating from August 2000, this GTV has covered only 71,000 miles with no fewer than 12 service stamps to date, the last only a month before the sale. It had a new cambelt at 59,000 miles along with new suspension bushes and various other items with a bill of £1,400 on file.

Looking great in Vela Blue Metallic with optional 17” Teledial alloys and a full black leather interior, it is in daily use and is due to have a fresh MOT before the sale. Supplied with the aforementioned history, various old MOTs and two keys, it is ready for immediate use.

As anyone who has hustled one along a country road will know, these little sportscars are an absolute hoot to drive and this one looks a steal at the guide price suggested today.