Vehicle Description
1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750 (Grand Turismo Veloce) Coupe� Driven by
previous owner for 10 years! Rebuilt 1.8L DOHC inline four-cylinder
engine (135 hp) Two Weber 40 DCOE sidedraft carbs with K&N
pancake filters Five-speed manual transmission Vibrant Alfa Red
exterior with Jet Black interior Magnaflow stainless steel exhaust
Power four-wheel disc brakes 15-inch wheels Comes with spare parts
Looking ready to race even when it's motionless, MotoeXotica
Classic Cars presents this 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV1750 Series II coupe.
GTV = Grand Turismo Veloce, which is Italian for Fast Grand
Touring. Its previous owner drove it for 10 years! This example is
a Euro-spec driver that is believed to have been imported to
upstate New York from Canada, as indicated by an Ontario Motor
League decal affixed to one of the glass panels. The previous owner
commissioned a cosmetic refurbishment, engine rebuild and chassis
upgrades soon after purchasing in 2007. The 1.8L DOHC inline
four-cylinder engine makes 135 horsepower and was reportedly
rebuilt by a factory-trained Alfa technician in 2007, with new
Borgo pistons and liners as well as fresh main and connecting rod
bearings. A Euro-spec six-blade fan is underhood, as is chassis tag
Type 105.44, denoting a non-US car. The cylinder head was rebuilt
with new valves and springs. Two Weber 40 DCOE sidedraft
carburetors wear K&N pancake filters and a Magnaflow stainless
steel exhaust has been fitted. Valve clearances remain within
factory specifications as of August 2016, according to the previous
owner while compression measures 152 psi across all cylinders and
oil pressure at idle is reported to stay above 50 psi at operating
temperature. A service in May 2016 included a new clutch, throwout
bearing, transmission mount and driveshaft couple, a fresh input
seal and new rear main seals. The crinkle-finish cam cover is
complements by aftermarket items such as a 123 electronic
distributor, a pair of vintage Fiamm brass air horns, hoses and
breather filter. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual
transmission in which second gear will crunch if downshifted too
quickly without rev-matching. Other 20076 modifications included a
big brake kit with drilled and slotted rotors from Centerline as
well as upgraded springs and shocks. A new upper control arm was
installed in May 2016. Car was treated to a glass-out repaint in
2007 and the resulting finish appears glossy and even thanks to
garage storage in the last nine years. Dressed in Alfa Red, this
pert and perky car has great presence. Paint blemishes include
stone chips and touchups in the front valance area with a notable
scratch in the left rear quarter but overall, its paint is in fine
shape. A new OEM nose cap replaced a bent one prior to the repaint.
Additional bodywork is visible in the right taillight area and a
pair of minimal wobbles can be seen in the rear valance. Original
chrome front and rear bumpers are included with the purchase,
should you choose to install them. Small taillights and round
European side markers are complemented by discreet 1750 badges on
the trunk lid and yellow driving lights up front. In back, the
trunk has intact carpeting and sheet metal in spare tire well
remains solid. All of the glass panels are in good condition, with
no cracks or hazing or pitting. All of the vehicle's lights are
present, clear and intact. The body panels are straight and in good
condition. It rolls on newer Panasport eight-fin, 15x7 wheels
surrounded by Bridgestone Potenza G009 tires, 195/60R15, with
plenty of tread. The interior was refreshed in 2007 and still
presents well. The headliner was replaced with original pattern
material from International Auto/Centerline. On the back seat,
there are two small rips at the very top of the back cushion while
the front seats are a pair of hard-to-find "flying buttress" seats,
which have been restored with refinished pans, springs and correct
material from Classic Alfa and look fantastic. The matching carpet
is in good condition, as are the door panels and instrument panel,
which wears a cap that curls along the windshield so a new cap is
included. All of the Veglia gauges work as designed. Contrasting
with the rest of the interior is a gorgeous wood-rimmed Nardi
Touring steering wheel. The car has no radio or speakers but why
would you want those when the engine and exhaust provide the
soundtrack? The right-side courtesy light is missing and the
glovebox door is slightly out of alignment. Auxiliary gauges in the
console are canted toward the driver. Below those are three toggle
switches; the left one controls the windshield wipers, the center
one controls the foglights and the right one is for the interior
fan. The shift lever, mirrors, package shelf and center console are
in fine condition. Dash layout is almost the same as on 1969
models, with the solo turn signal indicator between the gauges as
the clue this is a '71. Its previous owner from North Carolina had
the following work performed: in June of 2015, he had a door hinge
repaired; door sales installed; the doors realigned; the
carburetors' mounts replaced; the hood aligned; the transmission
mount replaced; installed a trunk seal; bolted down the front
passenger seat; and repaired some vinyl on the center console. In
October of 2013, he had the following work performed - wiring work
under the dashboard and in the engine bay; the inner and outer tie
rods on right front; the inner and outer wheel bearings on the
right front and set the front end toe; replaced tach and choke
cables; replaced carb linkage; adjusted choke levers on carbs; bled
brake system, freed right rear caliper; installed correct cam shims
to correct valve clearance; adjusted parking brake. Records are
included for work performed back to 2007 but the history is meager
before then. The previous owner drove the car approximately 2,400
miles during his ownership, largely since 2012. Competitors to this
car in 1971 included Renault's Alpine 1600 S, BMW's Touring
2000tii, Ford's Capri 2300, Lancia's 2000 Coupe HF and Lotus' Elan
Sprint Fixed-Head Coupe. Car comes with spare parts. This car is
currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current
mileage on the odometer shows 54,988 miles. It is sold as is, where
is, on a clean and clear North Carolina title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
VIN: AR1375303 Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed
below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
