"CLASSIC OF THE DAY"
Featuring
1973 ALFA ROMEO GTV 2000 VELOCE
The 2000 GTV (V - for 'veloce', or 'quick' in Italian) was introduced in 1971 together with the 2000 Berlina sedan and 2000 Spider. The 2000 range was the replacement for the 1750 range. Once again the engine was rationalised throughout the range. The engine displacement was increased to 1962 cc with a change of the bore and stroke to 84 mm × 88.5 mm. Oil and radiator capacities remained unchanged. The engine produced 132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp) at 5500 rpm with the SPICA fuel injection, which, once again, was only fitted to cars destined for the United States and Canadian markets, with carburettors retained for other markets producing officially the same power. 37,459 GTVs were made before production ended.
The 2000 GTV (V - for 'veloce', or 'quick' in Italian) was introduced in 1971 together with the 2000 Berlina sedan and 2000 Spider. The 2000 range was the replacement for the 1750 range. Once again the engine was rationalised throughout the range. The engine displacement was increased to 1962 cc with a change of the bore and stroke to 84 mm × 88.5 mm. Oil and radiator capacities remained unchanged. The engine produced 132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp) at 5500 rpm with the SPICA fuel injection, which, once again, was only fitted to cars destined for the United States and Canadian markets, with carburettors retained for other markets producing officially the same power. 37,459 GTVs were made before production ended.
Externally the 2000 GTV is most easily distinguished by the following features:
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Grille with horizontal chrome bars, featuring protruding blocks forming the familiar Alfa heart in outline.
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Smaller hubcaps with exposed wheel nuts.
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Optional aluminium "Millerighe" alloys first seen on the Montreal.
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The larger rear light clusters first fitted to United States market 1750 GTV's were standard for all markets on the 2000 GTV. USA market rear turn signals were red instead of yellow on non-USA models. The side marker lamps were larger and did not have a turn signal flash feature.
The car offered here
(ch#AR*2439344) is a 105.21 model, first registered in Italy in 1973. It
still carries its original and very particular Italian number plates:
AQ90000 and has its original Italian logbook.
During a sympathetic
restoration completed in 2011, all mechanical components were
extensively refurbished. New exhaust system, improved soundproofing and
heat insulation were fitted. The car is complete with optional
Campagnolo “Millerighe” alloys, original aerial radio and a modern unit
hidden in the glovebox.
Attractively finished in a
factory correct shade of “Rosso Alfa” red complimented by “Tabacco
Lusso” brown leather interior, the car is beautifully presented
throughout and is in prefect running order.
Performance: Max speed: 195 km/h Average fuel consumption: 13 l/100 km Weight: 1020 kg Length: 4.08 m
Please contact Ludovic for further information.
Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road,
Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26 5HA for SatNav)
lap@ludovicparayre.com
+44 (0)20 3589 6666
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