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1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 – Offered directly from Jeremy Clarkson
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 14 Nov 2026
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1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 – Offered directly from Jeremy Clarkson
UK • 14 Nov 2026 • Lot 258
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6, owned by Jeremy Clarkson and featured in The Grand Tour, boasts a low mileage and a desirable V6 engine. While it has a compelling story and provenance, potential buyers should be aware of past mechanical foibles and the need for some reconditioning.
It's a unique opportunity to own a piece of automotive television history with a distinct Italian character.
Condition
7
Good condition, minor issues mentioned
/ 10
28,315 miles
ZAR116C0003002271
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
WCN 269Y
1983
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1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 – Offered directly from Jeremy Clarkson
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 14 Nov 2026
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Description
Iconic Auctioneers are delighted to offer another highly significant car from the personal Collection of Jeremy Clarkson: a 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6, famously featured in Series 3, Episode 7 of The Grand Tour entitled Well Aged Scotch. First broadcast on 22 February 2019, the episode saw Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to Scotland in three inexpensive and increasingly rare Italian classics.
Clarkson selected this Alfa Romeo GTV6, May a Lancia Gamma Coupé and Hammond a Fiat X1/9, with the trio setting out to discover whether there were still interesting classic cars available before their values inevitably followed the rest of the market upwards. Clarkson was clearly rather taken with the handsome Rosso Alfa GTV6.
At the beginning of the programme he explains its appeal, highlighting its 2.5-litre V6, rear-mounted, five-speed transaxle, twin-plate clutch and four-wheel disc brakes.
The GTV6's combination of Italian styling, a wonderful V6 soundtrack and clever engineering ma...
Price Analysis vs Other GTV6s
£3,953
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,536
Median Price (Since 2020)
£65,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 14th Jun 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
28,239 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 15th Jun 2026, 28,239 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal corroded by rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal corroded by front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed
On 5th Jun 2026, 28,238 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal corroded by rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal corroded by front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On 23rd May 2025, 28,166 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 14th Mar 2024, 28,125 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security DRIVERS FOOTWELL AND SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL AREA CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL AREA CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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