1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 GT Veloce

1,779cc DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Spica Fuel Injection
120bhp at 5,500rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Beautifully presented example of the classic Giulia 'GTV'
*Great combo of potent Twin-cam engine, 5-speed gearbox and disc brakes
*Classic Giorgetto Giugiaro styling and brisk performance
*Offered with factory workshop manual, toolkit and press brochure


THE ALFA ROMEO GIULIA

First introduced in 1962, the early Giulia differed from the outwardly similar 101-Series Giulietta by virtue of its more powerful and much less fussy 1,570cc engine, which continued when the new 105-Series Giulia was introduced later that same year. Despite its boxy, unitary construction body the newcomer was a paragon of aerodynamic efficiency and possessed a distinctly sporting nature, the 92bhp produced by its classic twin-cam four-cylinder engine making the Giulia TI a genuine 100mph car. Under the skin the Giulia featured a five-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension, coil-sprung live rear axle and - apart from early cars - disc brakes all round, a formula that carried over into the Coupe version, the Giulia Sprint GT.

Launched in 1963, the Sprint GT was clothed in beautifully balanced four-seater coachwork penned by Carrozzeria Bertone's Giorgetto Giugiaro but now manufactured at Alfa's new Arese factory. It represented a successful attempt to produce a typically sporting Alfa Coupe for the young family man, a modestly priced four-seater combining the elegance of a Bertone-designed body with the performance of a twin-cam engine. Introduced in 1967, the 1750 GT Veloce (or GTV) came with many improvements. Most significantly the all-alloy Twin Cam engine was upgraded to 1,779cc, and the in-house SPICA fuel injection system was fitted to US-market cars, improving the performance stats. These lovely Italian Coupes were purpose-built for spirited, high rev driving and offer great performance and beautiful Bertone design in an approachable package.


THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This smart Alfa Romeo 1750 GT Veloce presents beautifully with the exterior finished in Light Grey Metallic, and what appears to be the original black vinyl interior still in lovely condition. Completed at the Alfa Romeo Works during July of 1971, the new Alfa Romeo is believed to have been destined for the US market from new. An Abarth exhaust system is fitted to give the sporting Twin-cam Alfa the right sound, and a recent service has been performed, where 5 new Pirelli tires was fitted. Fitted with a period Blaupunkt radio and offered with a factory workshop manual, press brochure and tool kit, this 1750 GT Veloce would be a great companion for spirited backroad drives or participation in a car rally.