Highlights

Just 39,123 miles from new
Complete engine overhaul with all belts, pulleys, tensioners and water pump replaced
Gearbox rebuilt with new bearings and seals by Austin Gearbox Specialists
New OEM Alfa Romeo alloy wheels and new Michelin Pilot Sport tyres
Extensive and well-documented recommissioning after storage from 2013 to 2020
Recent advisory-free MOT pass
SORN in dry storage over winter months

The Appeal

The clue's in the name. Bertone designed the Alfa Romeo GT to be an excellent grand tourer and that's certainly what it became. Two decades on from its introduction, this is still one supremely capable car, not to mention an exceedingly handsome one. As the vendor quips, "It has big comfortable seats up front, a willing engine with sufficient torque and a decent sized boot. The Italian suit cuts a dash in the world of modern polyester..."

Having spent 2013-2020 in dry storage off the road, this Alfa has been subject to a comprehensive recommissioning program, with over £7,000 in expenditure. An exhaustive list of the work completed is included in the listing below.

The vendor tells us:

"I purchased the vehicle from a local garage in March 2024. The Alfa was SORN"d through last winter inside and under cover (see photo). During my ownership the car has had a new rear caliper, front Koni shock absorbers (non adjustable), 2 rear exhaust sections supplied by Alfa Shop Norwich, wiper blades and has just had almost £400 spent on an underbody tidy up. There really wasn't a great deal wrong with it as you can see in the photos."

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History and Paperwork

UK market RHD 2007 example
39,123 warranted miles
SORN'd and kept in storage from 2013 to 2020
Documentation mainly from when the car was recommissioned in 2020
The car has a large file of invoices for servicing and general work completed, including a cambelt replacement in 2022 at approximately 35000 miles
Six former registered keepers
MOT until 15th May 2026

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The Condition

Presents exceedingly well overall for a car of this age
"Stromboli Grigio" metallic grey paint in very smart order
A few minor marks/scratches are present consistent with age
Some minor paintwork done (mainly to near side rear corner of rear bumper)
Solid and well-presented underneath, matching the rest of the car
Sills replaced by Alfa bodywork specialists (RCT Garage Services); there was no rust or rot on the old ones, but they were a bit crumpled from being jacked up incorrectly (common on Alfa GTs)
Black leather interior presents superbly for its age
Very minor nick on driver's side seat
Clutch pedal rubber could use replacement
All electrics work including air conditioning according to the vendor
Rear parking sensors are reportedly functional
Brand new OEM Alfa alloy wheels; soem slight marks shown in the photographs
New badges, petrol cap, interior door pull-handle covers
New windscreen wipers with restored plastic and rubber trim
New wiper blades
New rear parking sensors
Electric windows repaired (passenger side actuator and control unit)

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The Mechanics

2.0 JTS four-cylinder petrol engine
Five-speed manual transmission
Recent oil service using Valvoline
New tyres at 28,000 miles
The vendor reports that the Alfa drives well with no notable issues
Slightly 'lazy' starter motor (system checked and passed)
Reversing light currently not working (noted on recent MOT)
Complete engine overhaul carried out during extensive recommissioning process
All engine belts replaced (timing, balance shaft, auxiliary)
New pulleys, tensioners and water pump
New spark plugs installed
New coil pack at 31,000 miles
Engine flushed with all new filters and fluids
New clutch, flywheel and cylinders
New gearbox, bearings and seals (installed by Austin Gearbox Specialists)
Rear shocks replaced
Mass air flow sensor replaced
Electrical system overhauled
New rear solid brake discs, pads and callipers
New full exhaust system (2020)
New rear calliper
Front Koni shock absorbers (non-adjustable)
Two rear exhaust sections (supplied by Alfa Shop Norwich)
Approximately £400 spent on underbody improvements
Recent new battery

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Comments

yux••••

3 days ago

1. When were the belts, pulleys, etc. and the gearbox rebuilt (year and milage, at the time)? 2. Does it have installed an oil catch can? (usually not standard from factory) 3. Does the phase variator been changed and if so when? 4. I see tyres are 215 wide, aren't required 225 for these rims? 5. Have been undertaken any checks for carbon built-up especially on valves, and if so, when? 6. Recommissioning was 2020? Many thnaks.

cloverl••••

Seller

The timing belt, balance shaft belt and water pump were changed in April 2022 at 35, 165 miles. There is no mention of the variator being replaced at the same time. The gearbox was rebuilt at the time of the recommissioning of the car in November 2020 by Austrin Gearbox Specialists, Tyne & Wear at a cost of £1300. As far as I can tell there is no oil catch can fitted. Some might argue that despite their worth they can also damage the engine when oil vapours aren't properly emitted. The owners manual suggests that the 2.0 JTS is fitted with 215/45 R17 tyres. (ZR's were actually fitted). It only suggests 225's on V6 models. It also states that the standard rim size is 7J. According to views on Alfaowner.com it is not recommended to fit 225's on this size rim. Best checked with tyre specialist for definitive answer. There is nothing in the history showing any checks for carbon build up.