Vehicle Description
-Quarry Beige (1750 GTV color) with Blue nose band, Black interior
and Black carpeting, Restored from a 93,000 mile original example,
Alfa 75 2.0 liter Twin Spark Inline Four Cylinder, 5 speed, Various
performance upgrades.
Designed by the young Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone, the GTV was
an instant classic from its introduction as the Giulia Sprint GT in
1963. The biggest revision came in 1969, with the elimination of
the early "stepped" hood. It was then that the Giulia coupe became
known as the GTV. Underhood engine displacement grew over the
years, the original carbureted 1570-cc DOHC four (1600) was
replaced with the 1962-cc (2000) motor in its final evolution, the
GTV of 1973-1974. This engine was smoother, torquier with greater
power.
This 2000 GTV was sold new in Santa Barbara, California and
remained there until being acquired by its previous owner in 2006.
The restoration started at this time with the vision to restore and
upgrade to hot rod specifications to enjoy more power and handling
for enthusiast road use, but without compromising the comfort. It
has become a wonderful, fast Alfa sports car that can be used daily
driver as well as for vintage rallies and road tours.
Restoration was thorough and with no stone unturned. This included
paint, interior, engine, gearbox, differential as well as braking
and suspension systems. The body was repainted in Alfa Quarry Beige
which was a 1750 GT color, the interior has been uprated to include
GTS Classic seats, Momo Prototipo sport steering wheel, Stack
programmable tachometer, Stack auxiliary gauges have been fitted to
the center dash wood paneling, all within the drivers glance to be
able to monitor the following functions, Oil pressure, Oil
Temperature, Water temperature, Voltage as well as an uprated
"accurate" fuel gauge.
The engine is from a later model 2.0-liter Alfa 75 twin-spark
engine and was built by AutoComponenti of Brookville, Ohio and
features a modified block drilled for increased lubrication, a
high-volume oil pump, 10.0:1 compression ratio, ported and polished
cylinder head, oil cooler, induction is from twin Weber DCOE45
carburetors, electronic ignition system, aluminum radiator, uprated
Denso alternator and a stainless steel exhaust manifold and
system.
The 5-speed gearbox has been rebuilt, it has a lightweight clutch
and flywheel and the differential had been updated with an
Alfaholics "Gripper" limited-slip differential. An Alfaholics fuel
cell is fitted along with as facet electric fuel pump. Braking is
provided by an upgraded Alfaholics system which consists of
aluminum four-piston calipers with vented rotors in front and sport
rotors in the rear. The suspension is upgraded with an Alfaholics
"Fast Road" kit, which includes Eibach sport springs, Koni shocks,
urethane bushings, adjustable upper arms, lightweight trailing
arms, a S4 front sway bar and finally this GTV has been fitted with
15? GTA-style alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot tires.
The Alfa GTV's are superbly balanced cars, with slick gearboxes and
nimble/predictable handling and is a wonderful vintage sports car
in its standard form. This particular GTV has been taken to the
next level with regard to power output and handling. It is complete
with restoration records, photos, service records. It is superb in
all areas and ready for immediate use and enjoyment.
