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£8,960

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 2000

United Kingdom • 20 Aug 2016 • Lot 231

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This 1978 Alfetta GTV 2000 is a beautifully restored example, boasting a comprehensive history and unique specifications like Smith electric windows and Momo Alloy wheels. Having undergone a full restoration in 2011-2012 and re-commissioned by Autodelta, this Alfetta offers a chance to own a meticulously maintained classic.

Condition

8

The car is described as being in near unmarked silver coachwork with contrasting grey with purple velour interior. It has a fantastic documented history from new and has been maintained to the highest standard irrespective of cost. The car had a fully documented restoration by the legendary Mike Spenceley in 2011-2012 and then re-commissioned by Autodelta at huge expense, including brakes and suspension being largely renewed. The car also boasts period Smith electric windows, air conditioning (but not a Strada) and rare Momo Alloy wheels. It also includes original sales brochures, original service book, handbooks and a great and comprehensive history.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

5272

Odometer:

106,000 miles

Reg Number:

EGC 521T

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The new Alfetta was released in 1972 with a mechanical layout which was reminiscent of the late 1930s and 1940s Alfetta 158 and 159 Grand Prix cars and still had the twin overhead cam engine of the earlier post-war Alfas.

What linked them to the racing Alfettas was the shifting of the clutch and gearbox assembly to the rear of the car and the attachment of the gearbox to the differential.

This transaxle assembly was located to the complex DeDion rear suspension that incorporated coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers.

The progressive-rate front suspension used torsion bars in place of the familiar coil springs of the earlier Giulias and Giuliettas.

The design gave a near 50/50 weight distribution throughout the car which resulted in the car having exceptional handling characteristics.

This is a beautiful example of an early 1978 chrome bumper GTV 2000 Alfetta GTV and is presented in near unmarked silver coachwork with contrasting grey with purple velour interior.

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