2003 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA
Highlights
- Restored in 2023 by vendor
- Legendary 245bhp 3.2litre ‘Busso’ V6
- Well kept car in classic hot hatch black
- Rare to find in this condition
The Appeal
After years of languishing in the shadows of the hot hatch wars, in 2002 Alfa Romeo played its trump card. It dropped its legendary Busso V6 into the 147 to create the 245bhp GTA.
If you buy into the idea that every red-blooded petrolhead should own an Alfa Romeo - and why wouldn’t you - then the 147 GTA is the perfect place to start. That’s not just because of that V6, although we strongly recommend checking out this car’s engine bay photographs. Distinctive styling, smart teledials and nimble handling all make this one of the firm’s best modern-era cars. Even Jeremy Clarkson rated it.
Just 5,000 were built, of which very few were RHD examples like this one. It is pleasingly standard and fresh from a comprehensive restoration by the vendor.
This is a real treat for enthusiasts of brutally quick small cars and seems nailed on as a future Alfa Romeo classic.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 19th August 2003
- Six registered keepers
- Current keeper acquired the car in June 2022
- The seller then undertook a comprehensive restoration during 2023
- The owner can provide details of the restoration work
- Record of invoices from vendor’s tenure in photographs
- The car was purchased by the seller as a project car
- The owner is now selling it due to lack of garage space
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until March 2025 with no advisories
- Undergone a recent service
Notable maintenance by seller:
- Cambelt and water pump replaced February 2023
- Clutch replaced and suspension repairs at the same time
- High flow radiator fitted July 2022
- Cylinder head gaskets replaced September 2022
- Plugs, hoses and cambelt kit purchased June 2022
The Condition
- ‘Double black’ car with nero paintwork and black leather sports interior
- Restored car that vendor tells us has been checked for rust and all corrosion removed
- Small spots of rust remain in engine bay but not structural or cause for concern
- Anodised Alfa Romeo ‘Teledials in good, presentable condition
- Michelin tyres fitted in good condition showing good level of tread
- Red brake calipers
- Tool kit and space saver car
- Original and well specified interior including factory CD/radio and heated seats
The Mechanics
- 3,179cc Alfa Romeo ‘Busso’ V6 developing 245bhp
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Significant recent mechanical overhaul detailed above and in photographs
- All mechanical components are reported by vendor to be in perfect working order
Vehicle specification
- Year 2003
- Make Alfa Romeo
- Model 147 GTA
- Colour Black
- Odometer 89,957 Miles
- Engine size 3179
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Location Berkshire
- Country United Kingdom
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