Highlights
- Extensively restored mechanically and cosmetically
- Fully resprayed in Alfa Rosso Red in 2017
- The car is eligible for historic/classic status in the UK
- LHD imported by current keeper from USA as a rust-free example 2016
- Reported to have had only two previous keepers
- Voluntary MOT valid to December 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The GTV6 is one of those cars that could only be made by Alfa. Pretty Giugiaro lines, Giuseppe Busso’s superlative V6 and balanced transaxle layout all make these cars compelling alternatives to coupe rivals and amongst the most interesting and collectable of modern Alfas.
USA market cars received detailed changes compared to European models, with more luxurious trim, including full leather. This 1984 car spent its life there before being imported to the UK in 2016 by its current enthusiast keeper. Since arriving, he has invested heavily in the car, including a full respray in Alfa Rosso Red and considerable attention to the engine, exhaust system, timing belt, brakes, suspension, clutch and wiring, which we’ve detailed below and is documented in the car’s large history file - with comprehensive works carried out by Marque specialists including, Alex Jupe, Piero Fenocchi (Auto Sistem), JJA CoachWorks & Richard Phillips (Motorcare). Inside, the car features full MOMO specification with tan leather upholstery, a MOMO steering wheel, and a MOMO gear knob.
The car is said to run and drive well and comes with the transparency of a voluntary MOT valid to December 2026 with no advisories.
The vendor says:
“A really excellent example of this very rare and hugely sought-after car with its now legendary Busso V6 and stunning design - regarded by many, including Jeremy Clarkson, as the finest V6 ever made, so good in fact he bought his own GTV6. The car is a dream to drive, and the sound of the Busso V6 is unparalleled.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 85,127 miles indicated (stated as correct by the vendor)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom (previously USA imported in 2016)
- Technical inspection status: voluntary MOT valid to 10 December 2026 with no advisories
- Technical specs: fuel injected 154bhp 2,492cc V6 petrol, five-speed manual
- Paperwork: Large history file, restoration file and previous owner documentation, handbooks, V5C
- Imported by current keeper from USA in 2016 as a rust free example
- Kept in a de-humidified garage since 2016
The Detail
- Resprayed in 2017 in classic Alfa Rosso Red with anodised grey lower quarters
- Paintwork presents very well as shown in photos
- Bodywork also well kept with usual GTV check areas in good order
- USA-specification full beige leather MOMO interior in good order
- Some light age to note to seats and trim but not unsightly and is typical of age
- Fitted with original factory fitted steel sliding sunroof, MOMO steering wheel and MOMO gear knob
- Fitted with smart USA-specification Campagnolo Campanatura 45 alloys
- Alloy wheels in good order and fitted with tyres showing decent tread
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Extensive mechanical overhaul since arriving in UK detailed below
- No advisories on MOT
Work advised by seller since purchase in 2016:
- Replacement prop shaft donuts & centre propshaft bearing
- Replacement GTV6 exhaust down pipes
- New stainless steel exhaust (EB Spares)
- Install non-catalytic exhaust manifolds & gaskets
- Replace and down pipe gaskets and tail pipe gaskets
- Two new fuel pump mounts
- New lambda sensors
- New clutch and clutch slave cylinder
- New gearbox mounts
- Replacement distributor cap, rotor arm and points
- New coil
- Replacement braided fuel hoses throughout
- Replacement hoses throughout
- New air inlet
- New track rod end gaiter boots
- New pads and calliper overhaul kits
- Handbrake overhauled
- Headlight and indicator connectors replaced
- New battery
- Bosch Twin Fuel Pump ignition relay
- Engine head skim
- Head gasket replacement
- Camshaft oil seal replacement
- Timing belt replacement
- Mechanical tensioner conversion
- Mechanical cam tensioner installation
- Brass inlet valve guide replacement
- Cam followers x 3
- Inlet valves x 3
- Thermostat gaskets replaced
- Wheel bearings & lower ball joints replaced
- Replacement washer pump
- Suspension overhaul by previous keeper
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