1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV (Series I)

The elegant 105 Series GT Coupés began life in 1963 and developed into the 1750 GT Veloce four years later, defined by its quad headlamps and legendary five bearing four-cylinder 1,779cc twin cam engine with outstanding road holding capabilities and power delivered through one of the finest gearboxes of the time.

This particular 1969 Series I ‘GTV’ is one of just 1,138 right-hand drive, South African examples and one of only 240 first series 1750s to roll off the Rosslyn production line before eventually being imported to the UK in 1992. It was initially pressed into use as a sporting road car before, eventually, competition use beckoned, at which time it was upgraded and converted to race specification by Gran Turismo Engineering for use in HSCC events, in which it became very well-known, successful and extremely competitive.  More recently, the emphasis has turned towards classic road rallies and regularity runs, and some of the competition settings have been softened (clutch, suspension, prop-shaft couplings etc.) to make the car more user friendly for road use. It's still fitted with a full cage, OMP seats with full harnesses, Lifeline extinguisher, Retro-Trip, alloy fuel tank, catch tank, bonnet/boot straps and external cut-offs etc. The comprehensive history file contains details of the works completed over the years with invoices from Alfa specialists such as Classic Alfa, Alfaholics, Wren Classics, Connaught Competition Engines and Day and Whites. Over £60,000 has been invested in this lovely Alfa's race prep as well as a further £5,000 in the last 12 months servicing and refreshing the electrics and other engine ancillaries. As always with a competition car, it's important to check the eligibility and currency of any safety equipment.

With just 3,000 miles covered since an engine and gearbox rebuild and a differential overhaul, this delightful GTV is once again ready to be enjoyed, be that out on the circuit, competing in classic rallies or, should you be so inclined, general fast road use. There are a number of original parts and trim with the car should the new custodian wish to return the Alfa to a more humble, road car specification. Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the opportunities on offer.