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| Lot number | 64 |
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| Hammer value | £2,900 |
| Description | Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 2.0 |
| Registration | UAM 4Y |
| Year | 1983 |
| Colour | Red |
| Engine size | 1,962 cc |
| Chassis No. | ZAR11637003016641 |
| Engine No. | AR01655/131899 |
The Alfetta series introduced in 1972 was named after the all-conquering racing cars of the immediate post-war era when Alfa Romeo won every single Grand Prix in 1950.
The new range of cars shared the racing cars’ transaxle design, whereby the gearbox is mounted in unit with the De Dion rear axle, resulting in a near ideal weight distribution. The cars were initially available in saloon and sports GTV models, equipped with Alfa’s magnificent twin-overhead-cam four-cylinder engine, initially a 1.8-litre (122bhp) unit, later of 2-litres (130bhp) capacity and mated to a smooth five-speed gearbox. The 2-litre could sprint to 60mph in 11 seconds with a top speed of 115mph.
The GTV Coupe model, built by Bertone, was designed by Giorgio Giugiaro and had very modern styling with a long sloping fastback. Racing success was bound to follow, and in 1983 Andy Rouse won the British Touring Car Championship with a GTV6 and, at an international level, the cars took four consecutive manufacturer’s titles in European Touring Cars Championships from 1982-85.
First registered in June 1983, this 2.0 GTV is said to be an unusually sound and original example, no doubt helped by the fact that it was treated to the Alfa main dealer anti-corrosion treatment when new, guaranteed for five years. It has covered some 99,000 miles and comes with a good history file to show regular maintenance, including some 20 old MOTs to warrant the mileage.
In December 2013 it was the subject of an appraisal in Classic Car Weekly where the tester stated: "Look closely at the body and the absence of rust is remarkable… this GTV's rot-free panels make it a truly unusual find… a full complement of stickers beneath the bonnet is an indication of this car's originality." Mechanically it was said to be in "rude good health, with strong oil pressure under load and pulling with vigour”. Due to have a fresh MOT in time for the sale, it certainly sounds like a nice example of this classic Alfa Coupe.
