1975 Alfa Romeo 2000GTV Automatic

Here at Silverstone Auctions we are huge fans of the Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV and it is with some excitement that we offer one of the rarest model variants of this fantastic little coupe, a right-hand drive automatic. We are told that only eight examples were produced in right-hand drive with automatic transmission and quite possibly there may be only two left in existence.

On its launch in 1972, the 2000 GT Veloce retained its predecessor's (the 1750 GTV) coachwork but with minor detail styling changes, and came with improved performance courtesy of its torquey, 132bhp engine. Drivers cars par excellence in the best Alfa Romeo tradition, Bertone's timelessly elegant Giulia-based coupés are among the most exciting sports models of the "60s and '70s. This showroom condition example offers the highly unusual distinction of being in original right-hand drive with the ZF automatic transmission working faultlessly. The comprehensive history file includes the original bill of sale and a valuation letter from the Alfa Romeo Owners Club from 2005 states "TJT 347R is one of the finest examples of Alfa Romeo Giulia 2000 GT Veloce in this country. This car has the extremely rare automatic gearbox option, the only known example to the 105 Giulia Register in the UK. " The car presents extremely well today.

Manufactured at the Alfa Romeo Brits factory in South Africa in 1975 and retailed by Betta Cars Limited of South Africa, 'TJT 347R' enjoyed the dry climate immensely. The bodywork in Farina Red shows no sign of the scourge of Alfas, the dreaded tin worm, and the interior is in a good unrestored condition. The black Alfatex upholstery shows a light patina consummate with it being just shy of its fortieth birthday. Imported to the UK and first registered on the 1st December 2001, the car has been maintained without thought of expense and shows its age beautifully.

The throaty and torquey 132bhp original engine we are informed by the vendor, is mechanically perfect and the automatic gearbox works smoothly. In fact, the vendor who has driven it in central London, and is no stranger to exotic cars, informs us that it was a greater pleasure driving this Alfa than many Italian supercars and at a tenth of the price.

Freshly serviced and supplied with an MoT, this unique GTV offers the enthusiast an effortless Alfa Romeo driving experience with all of the benefits and none of the drawbacks.