This 1971 Alfa Romeo Montreal is fantastic example of the Bertone
bodied V-8 Alfa Romeo that is considered one of Alfas wilder
production designs in the 1970s. They are comparatively rare in the
U.S., as they were never exported and sold new here in the United
States.This example has benefitted from a sympathetic restoration
and preservation, and is very well presented. The car shows very
few signs of age or abuse and has a little over 8,261 kilometers on
the odometer, which we believe to be 108,261 total kilometers
(approximately 67,000 miles). This Montreal has had four owners
from new. This Alfa was stripped down to the metal and painted in
the mid 2000s in Europe. While we do not have records of the
repaint, it is still in very nice condition today. The color was
changed from its original orange to black, and there is absolutely
no indication that the car was ever orange. This car retains every
option available on a Montreal at the time, including power
windows. BODY: This Montreal was re-painted as noted above. It is
in very nice condition. All of the body panels are ripple, dent,
and rust free and dont appear to have ever had any sort of body or
accident damage.The glass and seals are in excellent condition and
there are no leaks evident. The windshield is original and also in
very nice condition. The chrome and stainless trim are also in
excellent condition. INTERIOR: The black interior was the subject
of intensive preservation and is trimmed in the original and
unrestored fabric seating areas with original grey carpeting. The
seating areas are in beautiful condition, with no rips, tears, or
wear evident. The door panels are also in the excellent condition.
All of the accessories, including the climate control are in
perfect working condition. The windows power up and down and work
perfectly. The trunk is in very nice condition, the trunk covering
is in excellent condition with no rips, tears, or missing pieces,
and the spare tire is accounted for and in very nice condition.
Most important, the mechanism that opens and closes the glass lid
is in perfect working order. The gas operated arms that hold the
glass lid up were replaced with exact reproductions sourced from a
German company that produces Alfa parts that look identical to the
original items but perform better under all circumstances once
installed. UNDERCARRIAGE: The underside of the car is exactly what
a low-mileage car should look like. It was not in any type of harsh
climate or abused at any time over its life. It is very solid and
very well preserved and shows no evidence of any accident damage.
It is in very nice original condition. ENGINE and ENGINE
COMPARTMENT: The powerplant in this Alfa is the original V-8
engine. It has not been restored and is completely original down to
the SPICA fuel injection, which functions perfectly. All aspects of
the engine are in perfect working order, and the compression ratio
is exactly where it should be. The engine bay has been preserved
and has all of the original specifications with all components in
operational condition. Every detail of the engine compartment is
Alfa Correct and beautifully presented. It would be difficult to
find an original engine compartment with a better presentation. All
engine and drivetrain maintenance is up to date, including the
following services: -oil and filter change -air filter replacement
-installation of new fuel filter -engine coolant -installation of
new drive belts -lubrication of entire chassis -full service of the
braking system including new pads and fluid flush TRANSMISSION: The
five-speed transmission in this car is in perfect working order and
functions as it should. It shifts through all of the gears smoothly
and is the original transmission to the car. TIRES, WHEELS, and
BRAKES: The wheels are the original Alfa Montreal lightweight
magnesium wheels, which are very special in and of themselves. They
were restored last year in the correct color and shade, and are in
beautiful condition, as you can see in the photos. A lot of time
and effort was placed into the difficult restoration of the wheels.
The tires are in very nice condition. They are the correct and
original size replacement for the Montreal. The entire braking
system has been gone through to ensure every part works as it
should. All rotors, pads, and seals have been replaced and brake
fluid flushed. OVERALL DRIVING IMPRESSIONS: This Montreal runs and
drives as it should. The 8-cylinder powerplant runs and accelerates
smoothly and very quickly, and the transmission shifts as it
should. The car drives around town and on the open road with no
squeaks, creaks, or rattles. It has had all of the necessary
service recently performed including oil-change, tune up,
installation of new battery, etc. It needs absolutely nothing to
drive, show, and enjoy. All of the mechanical aspects of the car
work as they should. PLEASE NOTE: This Montreal still retains all
of its original or N.O.S. components! This means the engine,
transmission, rear end, etc. are original or correct to the car.
All of the numbers, markings, etc., are correct. It is an original
and very special car that, as evidenced by the low mileage and
condition, has been driven very sparingly and properly cared for.
If youve never driven a Montreal of this period, you are in for a
treat with this one! If you are serious about purchasing this
vehicle, we encourage you to inspect it in person and test drive
it. For more information and details, please call, text or email
Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or
[email protected]. The
Montreal is with its owner in the Chicagoland area.