Alfa Romeo GTV 1750

Sometimes we come across cars of which we say: “how is it possible..”? Such a beautiful classic that it is hard to believe that everything is really original. Was the car never really used? Or was it just storaged after a while? Or did they only drive to an event in good weather?

Fact is the fantastic life of this Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV started on August 15, 1969 with the delivery by dealer Hoogeveen from Hilversum in the Netherlands. The present purchase invoice of NLG 15.793.01 once again confronts us with the fact that everything has become more expensive… Forget it quickly and pay attention to what is really important. And that is very much concerning his car. To start with: everything is documented in the most comprehensive form. This varies from the mentioned purchase invoice to the most recent maintenance invoices. From beautiful original brochures, price lists and parts books to various magazines containing lyrical articles about this car. Truly incredible what has been preserved. A car like this naturally deserves such a real precise Alfist as an owner, but please believe us when we say that the documentation coming with this car is really very exceptional.

The first owner cherished the car from 1969 to 2004. He has been the “instigator” of all this beauty, because it could have become a daily worn-out car… But luckily it didnt. When the car went to a cousin of the first owner as part of an heritage in 2004, the car once again ended up in the garage of an enthusiasts. At that time the car was of course already very special in terms of condition and this cousin only had to look after it very well and keep on track of what the first owner had already done. The cousin kept the GTV for exactly 12 years and in 2016 the third owner came. He can still call himself the keeper of this piece of heritage. It is certainly a man who has a real Alfa heart, but now after 7 years of enjoyment, he has decided that, due to lots of work and his frequently staying abroad, the Alfa can say goodbye to its brothers from the collection and go to a new home.

This opens up possibilities for the true enthusiast of original Alfas. And not from a “restored to original standards” copy, but one that is actually completely original from front to rear bumper. The paintwork, known as “Bluette”, has never been renewed, but nevertheless still looks really great. The small “wash scratches” form a beautiful patina that only the ravages of time can make so beautiful. There is absolutely no rust whatsoever, nor that anything has been welded for that reason. The connoisseurs know that these cars are very unique, but it really is. This originality also applies to the beautiful red interior with the specific (left and right distinctive in shape) seats of the first series GTV. Real chairs which deserve the predicate “piece of art”. Also no broken dashboard cover or split woodwork: everything is in a beautiful condition.

Of course we cannot photograph every detail of this Alfa, but we should, because wherever you look, everything is a unique piece of Alfa history. Now it comes to getting the right feeling after seeing the photos and our explanation. It was actually already known in advance that we did not succeed it that, because writing down everything that will enrapture the true enthusiast is impossible. What is possible, is that if you don’t have the ability to come and admire the GTV in real life, you can call us to talk extensively about this unique Italian classic. For those who can visit us: take a closer look at the car, catch up, and admire the documentation: of course it doesn’t stop there. We are going on a nice tour together to let you experience what it was like to drive a new Alfa Romeo GTV 1750 in 1969. The car may not be new anymore, but still, it almost feels like new. The steering is excellent, a wonderful engine with a very good torque and likes to rev, and which is linked to a perfectly shifting 5-speed gearbox. Excellent disc brakes all around provide the necessary safety. All this technique, which was way ahead of its time compared to so many other cars around 1970, and is packaged, we might say a gift box, in one of the most beautiful Bertone creations. The lines of the beautiful Coupe are so recognizable, so elegant and yet sporty. Often imitated but never the same to other cars. That last word actually applies to the entire car, because which 1750 GTV you come across: it is clear that the 1750 now offered by us is quite something else…

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Engine: 4 cylinder inline DOHC
Carburetors: 2 x Weber carburetor
Engine capacity: 1779 cc.
Power: 132 bhp at 5500 rpm.
Topspeed: 190 km/h
Weight: 1035 kg.
Transmission: 5 speed manual

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
Extra supplied: a beautiful set of original alloy wheels plus tyres