1967 Alfa Romeo GT Sprint Veloce

The Alfa Romeo 105/115 series Coupés were built from 1963 until 1977. They were the successors to the celebrated Giulietta Sprint coupé and used the shortened floor pan from the Giulia saloon car. The basic body shape, shared by all models, was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone. It was one of his first major projects for the famous design house and is often regarded as one of his finest commercial efforts. The balance of glass and metal, the influence of the shape of the front and rear glass on the shape of the cabin, and the flat grille with incorporated headlamps were all considered ground-breaking styling features for the era.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce was similar to the original Giulia Sprint GT, however it featured modifications to the engine, providing a small bhp increase and significantly improved torque. It also featured subtle exterior and interior changes, the most notable of these being the redesigned front seats with a more sporting bucket shape and externally there were revised bumpers, wheels, badging and a different grill. Built for just two years, the Veloce is one of the rarest models in the 105 series and regarded as one of the most collectable models, second only to the fabled and costly GTA.

This gorgeous car was built September 1967, and first delivered in RHD specification to Switzerland finished in Dutch blue before almost immediately being dispatched to Cyprus.

It remained in Cyprus until 2014, when our vendor purchased the car and as soon as the deal was done he set about a full bare metal restoration. By this time, the car had already been repainted in Alfa Romeo 'Nero' and the decision was made to retain this colour for the re-spray, a wise decision indeed as the black finish truly suits the car.

Alfa Romeo Specialists 'Auto Delta', using parts supplied by Alfaholics and Classic Alfa undertook the majority of the restoration work with other areas being outsourced, such as the repair and re-trim of the original dashboard by O'Rouke Coach trimmers.

The running gear has been completely renewed with the fitment of new trailing arms, a Classic Alfa handling kit and a rebuild of the Dunlop Braking system including master cylinder and brake servo. The engine has also been subject to restorative work with new camshafts fitted, a strip and rebuild of the carburettors and replacement ancillaries where needed.

Internally the car has been fitted with new 'Old Stock' dials sourced from Australia, and benefits from a full interior re-trim, repair and re-trim of the original dashboard by O'Rouke Coach trimmers, a new roof lining, carpet set, steering column with the original steering wheel restored, and new dash switches.Externally the chrome work and badging have been restored, replaced or re-chromed and new 'Old Stock' Veloce specific hub cabs have been sourced and fitted.

Invoices relating to the restoration accompany the car detailing in excess of £20,000 that has been spent on the resurrection of this dramatic Alfa. This fabulous car really stands out as one of the finest examples we have come across. Often considered as one of the best looking and handling classic saloon cars available, we find it hard to disagree.