Vehicle Description
Chassis No. AR1428608
Engine No. AR00564 90855
The Alfa Romeo Certificate of Origin records this Montreal was
built on 29 October 1973 and dispatched to Brussels, Belgium, where
it was sold on 6 November 1973. Shortly thereafter, the car was
brought to France in 1975, where it stayed until it was registered
in the United Kingdom in October 2016. Previous research indicates
that the car was completely restored, with the bodywork refinished
in its originally specified shade of AR 826 Oro Metallizzato
(Metallic Gold), while the interior was reupholstered in black
leather and tan carpeting with black binding. It is also indicated
that the alloy 2.6-liter V8 received a thorough rebuild, which was
confirmed with an exceptional cylinder leakage test performed in
November 2020.
In July 2020, the car was brought to Alfa specialists at Super
Engineering Ltd in Hertfordshire, England, for a significant
service and refinement. This work included servicing the engine
with numerous new seals and gaskets. Work on the ignition system
included replacing the spark plugs with new wires, cap, and rotor.
The suspension received new bushings and wheel bearings while the
brakes were serviced. Countless small trim items were corrected,
with refinished parts as part of the restorative effort. In total,
272 hours were spent on the Montreal from December 2019 through
June 2020, with a detailed recounting found in the digital history
file. After competition, the car was acquired by the current owner
and imported to the U.S. in 2020.
Once in the U.S., the car was taken to Automotive Restorations of
Stratford, Connecticut, for a comprehensive service and evaluation
in November 2020 that concluded the car needed final tuning and
detailing for the completion of its restoration. Starting with the
drivetrain, the cooling system received a new radiator, cooling
fan, and oil cooler hoses while the valves were adjusted before
tuning the SPICA fuel injection system, and several incorrect
fasteners were replaced. Worn synchros prompted a complete overhaul
of the transmission. It is noted that the front brakes have been
upgraded with Alfaholic's four-piston front calipers for improved
braking performance. Suspension and steering work saw the steering
box adjusted for play and resealed. Inside the car, the interior
benefits from restored gauges and a period-correct radio installed
in the restored dashboard. Trim work, seals, and other fasteners
were replaced throughout the car to bring it back to the same
condition as new, bringing the total investment of this project to
nearly 250 hours and $60,000. As a result, this well-sorted example
offers a truly compelling case for those in the market to revisit
their ambitions of owning a V8-powered 1970s hand-built Italian
sports car.
