Highlights

Rare and highly original GTV 116 Alfetta 2000
Very well presented in classic Alfa Red with black cloth interior
Only 65,400 documented miles
Just three previous keepers
Large history file with lots of recent maintenance
MOT to June 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

There would be other, great Alfa sports cars, but the Type 116 GTV was the last of its kind. As the final sports car that was fully developed and built by Alfa Romeo before platform sharing, it draws enthusiasts like a magnet. That it is also great to drive with a transaxle layout delivering near-perfect weight balance, and has some choice engines, certainly helps.

Thanks to the people building the cars being somewhat less dedicated than the engineers who created them, survivors are sadly all too rare. Let's feast our eyes, then, on this fantastic time-warp example. Finished in classic Alfa Red, it has covered just 65,000 miles in the hands of four keepers. It is one of the nicest and most original that we’ve seen in a while.

While many gravitate to the Busso-powered GTV6, there is a strong following for cars like this one with the 2L ‘Nord’ twin cam. Lighter and not much less powerful, many argue it offers a more dynamic package. The buyer of this one gets a chance to find out, because previous and current enthusiast keepers have very well maintained the car. It was recommissioned by the last keeper after 22 years in storage in 2017, and the current one has continued the process of maintenance and improvement.

Since he acquired the car in 2018, work has included refurbishing and balancing the propshaft, carburettor overhaul, regular servicing, new distributor, new clutch and attention to the brakes. The list continues and is detailed below.

This 1983 car is now usefully MOT exempt, but it is a sign of the current keeper’s approach that he has continued to submit it for testing. That is good news for the buyer as it adds extra transparency. The current test runs to June 2026 and contains no advisories.

This is a great example of a rare yet highly rewarding Italian GT. One not to miss.

The vendor says:

Very balanced car, i used it to do the 3 day Three Castles Classic Car trials in North Wales - performed well for a standard car. Not lightening performance but it is over 40yrs old....Very few left on the road, especially with this colour combination.

“I’m a member of the Alfa club. I have all original brochures, and it has an Alfa cover for the car as well. Only selling as don't use it much now, as can be seen by MOTs.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 24th June 1983
Originally registered on plate BPK107Y
Private registration shown in photos is included in sale
Three former registered keepers from new
Originally purchased from Bell & Colvill Alfa specialist
Then acquired by an Alfa salesman in 1989 when car had covered 33,137 miles
He then dry stored the vehicle from 1995 to 2017
Car had covered 56,098 miles when put into dry storage
Purchased by the third keeper in April 2017
He recommissioned the car and returned it to the road
This included wheel refurbishment, stripping and repainting the engine bay, and fitted new brakes
Acquired by the current keeper in October 2018
Long list of work by current keeper summarised below
MOT valid until 13th June 2026 with 65,400 miles recorded and no advisories
Comprehensive service history with recent highlights below
Stamped service book to 33,137 miles
Original sale invoice from 1983 included
MOT certificates dating back to 1989 (22,488 miles) verify mileage
Original brochures included with the sale
Supplied with an Alfa Romeo car cover
The current owner is a member of the Alfa Club
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle with DVLA
We are told the car has always been garaged since at least 1995
Factory handbooks as shown

Maintenance highlights since vendor acquired car:

2018:

£381.71 for inspection, new distributor parts, spark plugs etc

2019:

£681 for new prop shaft and gearbox mounts, new inlet gasket etc
£81.60 - tune engine

2020 by Allitalia nr Wrexham:

£1460 Carburettor refurbishment, propshaft balance, few seals etc

2021:

£168 new fuel pipe
£284 new tyres & handbrake cable

2022:

£162 new washer pump, tighten suspension arm, rear shock washer
New plugs and prop shaft bush

2023:

£472 for minor welding to front jack points
New exhaust silencer
New clutch fitted
Attention to brakes

MOT records:

1989: 22,488 miles
1991: 36,445 miles
1992: 36,917 miles
1993: 39,087 miles
1994: 56,098 miles
2018: 60,478 miles
2019: 60,688 miles
2020: 62,661 miles
2021: 62,971 miles
2022: 63,830 miles
2023: 65,147 miles
2024: 65,296 miles
2025: 65,400 miles

The Condition

Finished in classic Alfa Red with black cloth interior
Car is highly original with some localised remedial work as above
Paintwork presents well buy buyers should expect light use due to age
Bodywork presents very well with straight panels and good door bottoms
Fitted with body kit as shown with light fading typical of age and model
Factory alloy wheels refurbished in 2017 and remain very good
Matching Kumho tyres fitted in 2021 in good order with plenty of tread
All original glass windows with Alfa logo etching
Underside has been sealed and presents in good condition
Minor welding to front jack points has been carried out as above
Some small areas could benefit from resealing, described as very minor
Original interior presents well with only a small scuff on the driver's seat side
Charcoal velour interior which appears to be largely original and well kept
Aside from drier’s seat light wear all other seats appear in very good order
Original radio is present but non-functional
No structural advisories on current MOT

The Mechanics

1,962cc Alfa Romeo ‘Nord’ twin cam 4cyl engine
5spd gearbox with transaxle layout
Engine starts well and is reported to be in good working order
Engine bay is very clean following stripping and repainting by the previous keeper
Minor oil leak noted, described as very minimal
Long list of recent work summarised above and below
Propshaft has been balanced
All gears work well we are told
New clutch has been fitted
Carburettor was professionally refurbished in 2020
New brakes fitted (invoice currently misplaced)
New tyres and handbrake cable fitted in 2021
New exhaust silencer fitted in 2023
On severe bumps, the exhaust is reported to contact the chassis
No advisories on current MOT

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