1972 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV

1972 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV RHD

The Pope, Pasta and Alfa Romeo, all beloved in equal measure in the land of La Dolce Vita. Founded in Milan in 1910, Alfa Romeo has become an institution as much as an automobile manufacturer. A brand that seamlessly blends the need for mass personal transportation with designs that rival the works of Italy’s finest artists.

The Alfa 105 is the perfect example, whilst droop-snoot Escorts rolled off Ford’s production line, Alfa Romeo produced the GTV. Styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro at the behest of Bertone, it shares aggressive and muscular design aspects with delicate and intricate finishings.

This particular car was supplied new to a London-based dealer in July of 1971. Specified and remaining today, in Biancospino or Hawthorne White over a black interior, the 1750 GTV is quickly distinguishable from earlier models by its lack of stepped nose and quad headlamp arrangement.

In perhaps an unsurprising turn of events, given that this car was delivered new in the UK, it has undergone a number of restorations throughout its life. Most recently, to get it into its current state, the car was subjected to a near £20,000 bare metal restoration by Veloce Sport. The car now sits on a set of GTA-style alloys, wrapped in Pirelli tyres.

Of course, if you’re going to restore a car, you can’t just stop with the bodywork. The interior was addressed too, fitted with new wood-veneer trims, seat covers and assortment of screws, clips and fastners. Most recently, the owner made the choice to fit a period-correct looking DAB/Bluetooth headunit that is mated up to a pair of 40W speakers. The interior, which is equally as stylish as the exterior, is finished off by a wood-rimmed 3-spoke Narid steering wheel.

Under the bonnet, the standard 1750cc engine has been reworked. The work, which was undertaken by Alfa specialist Alex Jupe Motorsport, included fitting a set of 82mm oversized liners, JE pistons and a gas-flowed cylinder head. The result is this is now a 1870 GTV, that breathes through a pair of Dellorto carburettors and an Alfaholics exhaust system.

This combination of work means that all aspects of the car’s drivetrain have had to be inspected, from new brakes to suspension. Most specifically, the car was fitted with a set of Koni dampers and Eibach springs, which not only help to give the car its aggressive stance but also keep it right side up on the tarmac at all times.

Since the restoration work, around £50,000 has been spent between AJM and Veloce Sport. The invoices are collated together and show in great detail each step of the restoration, a testament to the work of both businesses. This car has been loved by its owners and lusted after by its admirers. 

As with all our vehicles, an entire digital folder is available upon request and contains more images, walk-around videos, and scans of the service history.