1973 ALFA ROMEO 2000 GTV VELOCE

KEY FACTS

• An excellent example of this popular classic Alfa, benefiting from significant mechanical refurbishment.
• A new 2.0-litre twin-cam inline-four engine was installed in December 2018, which is coupled to a five-speed manual transmission.
• Owned and maintained for the past 13 years by a certified motor mechanic with 65 years of experience working on Alfa and Saab cars, which is reflected in the impressive condition.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• It is finished in the classic combination of Rosso Alfa over a black interior.
• The car features a new Alfaholics exhaust system and extractor, along with new brake master cylinder and calipers, new shocks and springs.
• New Supercat tyres, headlights, windscreen, door seals and have also been fit to the car.
• The original service booklet was missing, but a new service booklet is included in the sale and has been kept up to date during the current ownership.

CONDITION

• Its bodywork and paint presents beautifully, with straight and flush panel fit.
• The Rossoa Alfa paintwork benefits from a full bare-metal respray completed in 2020, and it is in stunning condition. There is a minor section of chipped paint where it has grazed the passenger-side door hinge, which will be rectified during the auction.
• The black leather interior is in great shape, presenting with a pleasing patina and no unsightly damage. A full new rubber door seal has also been fitted.
• Its cabin features an aftermarket Sony head unit, and all of the gauges, controls and electrics work as designed.
• A technical inspection was completed on the Alfa in 2021, and the car passed without issue or advisory.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Regularly serviced by the owner since their purchase in April 2008. The last major service was completed when the engine was replaced in December 2018.
• The car has received new tie-rod ends, a new silicone hose kit for the engine, a new radiator fan, replacement taillight and number plate lights, and new wiper arms and blades. The vendor has just fitted a new starter battery.
• Prior to the new engine, routine maintenance was carried out, and documented in the replacement service book.

SUMMARY

This Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce is in superb cosmetic condition, which is also reflected in the fastidious nature of its mechanical refurbishment and maintenance. Kept in very good order by its dedicated mechanical owner for 13 years, this is a striking example of the iconic Alfa coupe, which will deliver many happy motoring miles wherever is next owner chooses to go.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.