Alfa Romeo GTV 1750 '71

• Original Alfa Romeo certificates and documents


• Recently restored


• Belgian vehicle


• Comes with a lot of recent maintenance bills

The Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV was built between 1967 and 1972. It was revealed in Alfa Romeo’s booming sixties, and by revealing the 1750 GTV, they stepped up their game even more. For five years, and longer, it drove many people who loved some sportiness in their car absolutely crazy.

A sports car for those who wanted that bit more, that is what Alfa Romeo got in mind when creating the 1750 GTV. The result is something to admired, and it has become an icon in the world of classic cars. The engine purrs beautifully, evoking nostalgic feelings, like travelling through the magnificent Italy of the '60s or '70s. The interior is a harmony of leather and wood accents. The leather seats are finished exquisitely, a fine steering wheel is installed, there was an endearing dashboard that exudes Italian character and a wooden gear stick that guarantees pleasure. Shifting gears with an Alfa Romeo is truly enjoying, aficionados are addicted to it.

Initially, the 1750 GTV was equipped with a 1.8-liter straight-four engine. In 1971, the engine was upgraded to 2.0 liters, and the name had to be adjusted to ‘2000 GTV’ to match the engine displacement. The 1750 GTV was from then on known as the 2000 GTV. Both versions are highly sought after by a many, especially rally enthusiasts. The 1750 GTV is a beloved rally car, on one hand, the 'V' stands for Veloce, which in Italian means 'fast.' On the other hand, it is the feather-light weight of this car that allows it to effortlessly behave like a true rally beast.

For the design of this rally beast, that is at the same time adorable, Alfa Romeo turned to the renowned Bertone who eagerly put their expertise into it, as usual. Everyone recognizes from miles away that this is a classic Alfa Romeo, and not just any car.

The 1750 GTV has now become a true icon. It is highly coveted, with everyone loving its design, not to mention the exhilarating performance it delivers. That's why it has managed to secure a strong market position that seems to only strengthen over time.

Technical information:

Body work

• Length (cm): 409 (161 inch)


• Width (cm): 158 (62 inch)


• Height (cm): 132 (52 inch)


• Wheelbase (cm): 235 (93 inch)


• Weight (kg): 1038 (2288 lbs)

Mechanics

• Engine: four-cylinder 1779 cc front-engine


• Valve gear: 8


• Fuel system: 2 Weber carburettors


• Gear box: 5-speed manual


• Transmission: RWD


• Left-steered


• power: 122 hp (91 kW) at 5500 t/m


• torque: 186 Nm at 5500 t/m


• Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)