Highlights

Giulia Sprint GTA-inspired with Alfaholics exhaust and GTA replica wheels
Debumpered and converted to 1750 GTV-spec radiator grille
Factory RHD South African import
Subject to copious expenditure in present ownership
Reportedly driving very well indeed

The Appeal

There’s a thriving community around 105 Series Alfa Romeos, and if you’ve ever been lucky enough to drive one, you’ll know what all the fuss is about. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more tractable four-cylinder sports car. The Giuseppe Busso-designed all-alloy Nord twin-cam is one of the sweetest engines ever made and in range-topping 2.0-litre form, it gives you around 130 bhp to play with via the low-geared five-speed manual gearbox.

Following a comprehensive rebuild in 1999-2000, this right-hand-drive 1974 GTV 2000 has been very well looked after. In more recent years, it has received a Giulia Sprint GTA-inspired makeover in homage to those Autodelta-developed competition cars of the 1960s and ‘70s. This work began in 2015 when the trader from whom the vendor acquired the car fitted Alfaholics’ uprated stainless steel exhaust system.

The current owner has then continued on this theme with GTA replica alloy wheels, a 1750-style radiator grille, the removal of the bumpers and a raft of other enhancements which bring the car up to the high standard you see in the photographs. Mechanically, it remains faithful to the period although is enhanced by Koni dampers and those dual DellOrto carbs now breathe freely through individual air socks.

If you make a study of the extensive history file, you’ll observe that there are a great many invoices from leading parts suppliers like Classic Alfa and Alfaholics which show the purchase of numerous parts to enhance the car both mechanically and cosmetically. There are also several invoices for specialist services during recent years and the vendor comments that the car drives superbly as a result.

This little red Alfa looks a lot of fun and we’re big fans of the thoughtful upgrades which serve to enhance its best bits without compromising its original character.

The History and Paperwork

Originally supplied to South Africa in right-hand drive
UK registered since June 1995
Five former UK registered keepers
In present ownership since July 2015
1999-2000 restoration totalling around £13,000 for which several invoices still accompany the car
C. 3,000 miles post-restoration, the car’s continual development was halted due to financial difficulties and it was purchased by Alfa Man - the garage which had completed the work thus far
It would remain with the garage for almost twelve years, sold to the next owner in 2013
The car was maintained to a high standard over the next two years and then sold at auction in 2014 to a new keeper who had it for a short time before selling it to a classic car dealer
It was from this dealer our vendor acquired the car in 2015
At least £4,600 was subsequently spent on maintenance/upgrades although the vendor has not totalled the full extent of their expenditure
V5C present
1999-2000 restoration invoices
Numerous parts invoices from Classic Alfa, Alfaholics and several other specialists
Specialist servicing invoices from I.K. Classics Garage Services and John Hall
Brooklands Owners Workshop Manual
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing

The Condition

All original parts removed (including bumpers, overriders, radiator grille and various other trim) accompany the car
Handsome GTA-style lightweight wheels fitted and in superb condition
1750 radiator grille fitted which has a cleaner, simpler design to the standard item
GTA-inspired number plate design/placement
Subject to a bare metal respray in 2000 which included the underside
The bodywork still presents superbly and the underside is exceedingly clean and finished in body colour for easy inspection
Treated with WaxOyl - last refreshed in 2018
Straight and solid-looking with good door fit and panel alignment
We’re informed that the sunroof mechanism would benefit from a service but otherwise is in good order
Very smart and glossy red paint with only small imperfections beginning to show upon very close inspection
The badging and brightwork all presents very well for its age
If the next owner wishes to refit the bumpers, these would benefit from a polish
The vendor points out that the glovebox catch is faulty and driver’s side door handle needs tightening, but otherwise all seems in good working order
The interior looks to be very original and well-preserved
Small cracks in the top of the dashboard as is not uncommon for these cars

The Mechanics

2.0-litre four-cylinder DOHC Nord engine
Five-speed manual gearbox
Engine and gearbox rebuilt in 1999
Koni shock absorbers
Twin DellOrto carburettors
Air socks fitted
Oil breather tube and catch tank
Alfaholics S/S exhaust system
Red crackle finish applied to the cam cover
Brake system rebuild, steering joint service and wheel alignment in 2018
The vendor comments that the car “feels tight with a lovely gearbox and drivetrain”

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