1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2.0 GTV

Highlights

• Purchased nearly new by the seller's father and recently bought back into the family
• Believed to have been dry stored for much of its life
• Large history file with two folders of invoices, old MOT certificates and tax discs
• Cylinder head reportedly overhauled by Bianchi in Surrey; gearbox synchromesh also overhauled
• Voluntarily MOT tested, valid to April 2027

The Appeal

The Alfetta GTV is one of the great automotive designs of the late 20th century. Giorgetto Giugiaro's sharp wedge-shaped silhouette housed a choice between two of Giuseppe Busso's most celebrated engines: the 2.5-litre V6 and the 2.0-litre Nord twin-cam. Our UK market 1983 car boasts the latter - the lighter of the pair, which provides a wonderful handling balance paired with the Alfetta's rear-mounted transaxle gearbox.

Our car also comes with a notable family provenance. Purchased nearly new by the seller's father around 1983/84, it remained in his care until his passing in 1994, after which it was sold. The seller's son tracked the car down and brought it back into the family approximately a year and a half ago. It is believed to have been dry stored for much of its life.

The vendor describes the interior as in lovely condition overall, while the exterior presents well for a car of its age with some minor cosmetic blemishes noted. Described by the vendor as really fun to drive and a head-turner, this is an honest GTV with a great family story, ready for its next custodian.

Key Information

• Mileage: 1,596 miles (indicated, unwarranted)
• Country of registration: UK
• MOT status: recently MOT until 16th April 2027 (some advisories to note)
• Technical specs: 2.0-litre petrol engine; further details not provided
• Paperwork: two large folders of receipts for servicing, repairs and parts; previous MOT certificates believed to date back to 1984; old tax discs included

The Detail

• Distinctive registration has reportedly been assigned to the car since new, included in the sale
• The previous owner informed the vendor that the cylinder head was overhauled with new valves by Bianchi in Surrey
• Gearbox previously removed with 2nd and 3rd gear synchromesh overhauled (invoice included)
• Recently MOT tested; initially failed on passenger headlamp dip and main beam, since repaired
• MOT advisories include a small hole on the rear of one sill, amongst other minor points
• The vendor, a mechanic and former MOT tester, advises that the carburettors would benefit from stripping, cleaning, resetting and balancing as the engine appears to be running rich, including on starting
• Slight crunch in 2nd and 3rd gear when cold if changed too quickly; the vendor reports this operates normally when warm
• Believed to have a sports exhaust fitted prior to the family's ownership
• Minor rust bubble on the nearside front wing and a couple of small rust bubbles on top of the nearside quarter panel
• The vendor states the underside is in reasonable condition, as indicated by the MOT station
• The vendor describes the interior as in lovely condition overall; rear seats, front passenger seat and carpets reported as good
• Some wear to the driver's seat upholstery, considered reasonable for the car's age
• Thermostatic switch added to the dashboard; an additional switch of unknown purpose fitted to the right of the dash
• All other electrical items and controls reported as working

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