1971 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA SPRINT GTA-P TRIBUTE

KEY FACTS

• A characterful Alfa Romeo that has been converted to Giulia Sprint GTA-P ‘tribute’ specification, which features an uprated engine and many other upgrades.
• It is now powered by a 2.0-litre twin-cam ‘Nord’ engine, producing around 160bhp, coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox.
• The car is now a fun homage to the ultra-lightweight GTA-P racer prepared by Autodelta in 1967.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The build was based upon an original UK-market right-hand drive 1750 GT Veloce, which was first registered in 1971; and which had only one previous registered keeper.
• Previously red, the car was resprayed gold recently.
• On the outside, it features Alfapanels fibreglass lightweight front and rear wings, front and rear panels, doors, boot lid, bonnet, boot floor and underwing splash plates – as well as a fibreglass GTA-type grille and headlight surrounds.
• The car wears a set of period correct 14-inch Momo alloy wheels.
• The chassis has been strengthened ensuring the sills are not load-bearing.
• The vendor notes that the underside of the car has been coated in Gladiator under seal.
• Its 2.0-litre ‘Nord’ engine comprises Weber 45 DCOE carburettors, a ported head and air intake to suit the carbs, Cosworth pistons and liners, high lift cams and larger valves.
• It is linked to a stainless steel Alfaholics exhaust system, a lightened alloy flywheel and sends power to the road through and uprated Quaife limited slip differential.
• The car is also fitted with electronic ignition, electric windscreen washers, an Alfaholics alloy ‘T bar’, adjustable top arms, a lightened starter motor and alternator and an alloy radiator with an upgraded Kenlowe fan.
• It features Alfaholics small front suspension springs, specially made adjustable shock absorbers to suit the weight of the car, a 29mm anti roll bar and lightened spring pans and trailing link arms.
• The car has a four-piston ventilated brake system on the front wheels and new drilled and grooved discs on the rear wheels.
• Inside, the car features a sports steering wheel and gear knob.
• The car comes with many invoices for the work above, and the V5 document.
• A standard fibreglass bonnet from Alfapanels can also be supplied, if preferred.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage. The shell has been modified from the original GTV style with added strengthening plus lightweight fibreglass panels as described.
• Its resprayed Gold paintwork is in fair overall condition, with a few minor blemishes and scuffs on the rear wing. The vendor notes that the car would benefit from a full respray.
• Small stone chips can be seen on the bonnet, front wheel arches and the front valance. There is also a mark on the passenger-side window.
• The interior is in good order overall. There is a tear on the driver’s seat, and the vendor notes that the door cards, parcel shelf and carpets are not original. The seats are believed to be 105-series originals, and are in good order showing minor wear.
• There are no known faults with the car, and no warning lights on the dashboard.
• The most recent MOT test was on 3 September 2020 at 59,770 miles, which was a clean pass after an incorrect front number plate was fixed.

SERVICE HISTORY

• While there is no formal service history, this Alfa Romeo has been well maintained by the seller.
• The last service was carried out at 60,753 miles by the owner, which consisted of an oil and filter change.
• Prior to this the car was serviced approximately 18 months ago, at the time of the car’s full mechanical rebuild, with an oil and filter change, and new brake fluid.

SUMMARY

This Alfa Romeo GTV has been transformed into an eye-catching Giulia Sprint GTA-P tribute, with various period-correct features, and which has been well maintained since its significant refurbishment and lightweight conversion. It presents in very good mechanical order, and is ready to put a big smile on the next owner’s face every time they get behind the wheel.

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