1975 1970 Alfa Romeo Montreal 2.6-Litre Coupé

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Highlights

• 100,000 EUR ground up restoration over a four-year period, completed in summer 2017
• Alfa Romeo Certificate of Origin confirming chassis number, manufacture date, and original specification
• Previous owner completed the restoration and is well photographed and documented with myriad invoices

The Appeal

The Alfa Romeo Montreal is one of the 1970s' most distinctive grand tourers. Replacing the 2600 Sprint, a model with its roots stuck firmly in the 1950s, the Montreal was thoroughly modern, while based around Alfa's legendary 105 Series platform. Its beautiful design was inspired by Bertone's stunning 1967 Expo concept, and propulsion came courtesy of a race-derived 2.6-litre V8 with SPICA mechanical fuel injection.
With fewer than 4,000 built, fine examples are increasingly sought after by collectors.

Our Montreal, chassis AR1428677, was manufactured in 1970 and supplied in 1975 through Alfa Romeo's agents in Frankfurt for the German market. Its provenance is confirmed by the Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo, which issued a Certificate of Origin verifying the chassis number, original specification, and delivery details. After a period in Germany and then approximately eight years in Denmark, the car was acquired by its previous owner in 2013.

What followed was a ground-up restoration spanning four years, with the body stripped to bare metal, the engine and running gear rebuilt by marque specialists, and the cabin fully retrimmed. Parts were sourced from respected specialist suppliers, including Classic Alfa UK, Bertesbeck, AMS, and OKP in Germany. The entire process was photographed and documented with invoices, providing a thorough record of the work undertaken.

History and Paperwork

• Tipo 105.64 Montreal in left-hand drive manufactured on 20th June 1970 and sold on 2nd July 1975 to Alfa Romeo in Frankfurt, Germany
• Subsequently brought to Denmark and registered under number plate AA 96 316
• Acquired by our vendor in 2025
• Certificato Di Origine confirms original specs: Argento Metallizato/Grigio nero
• German and Danish registration papers available, along with current UK V5C
• Exempt from road tax and MOT
• Voluntarily MOT tested: valid to 10/07/2026 with no advisories
• In current ownership since 2025
• Alfa Romeo Certificate of Origin issued by Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo, confirming chassis number, manufacture date, and original specification
• Originally finished in metallic silver (AR 741) with grey/black interior; now finished in Rosso Alfa
• A substantial collection of restoration invoices and photographic documentation available
• Parts sourced from specialist suppliers including Classic Alfa UK, Bertesbeck Germany, AMS Germany, and OKP Germany

The Condition

• Described by the vendor as "without doubt the finest Montreal available"
• Restoration completed in summer 2017
• Finished in Rosso Alfa over black upholstery
• Body stripped to bare shell on a rotisserie during restoration, with all components removed
• Approximately 30–40% of body panels replaced with new and hand-fabricated metalwork
• Seven layers of primer and paint applied during restoration
• Entire body treated with corrosion protection coatings
• Chassis sandblasted to bare metal and repainted; the vendor states the underside was finished to a very high standard
• Cabin retrimmed with correct grain leather seats, dashboard, door panels, mouldings, and woven carpets by Myland Automobilpolster
• All removed parts cleaned, repaired, painted, polished, or chromed as required

As the photographs attest, this Alfa Romeo has undergone a meticulous restoration, during which no area was overlooked. The seller has provided detailed photographic evidence of the work in progress, as well as some excellent images of the underside post-restoration, showing the extent to which this car has been apart, refinished, and rebuilt. Included in the gallery are a vast number of invoices for parts and services rendered by a specialist. It's abundantly clear that anything this car has needed, it has received.

The Mechanics

• 2.6-litre (2,593cc) V8 engine with SPICA mechanical fuel injection
• Five-speed manual gearbox
• Engine rebuilt by Iversens Cylinderservice with new pistons, bearings, cylinder parts, timing chain, and water pump
• SPICA fuel injection system, ignition system, and intake manifold rebuilt by specialist Montreal workshop Burgi Automobile GmbH, Switzerland
• Suspension rebuilt with new ball joints, trailing arms, springs, and shock absorbers
• Gearbox and differential repaired and serviced
• Electrical wiring removed, serviced, repaired, replaced, and tested prior to reinstallation

The Montreal used Alfa Romeo's own V8 derived directly from the Tipo 33 racing car and the 33 Stradale. With SPICA fuel injection and dry-sump lubrication, European-delivered cars made ~200 horsepower. Our car has undergone a comprehensive mechanical rebuild, which also extended to the electrical system. We're informed that its mechanical systems are in very good health, resulting in a car that's as good to drive as it is to look at.

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