1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 Gtv - Lhd
POA
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Romeo 1750 GTV - LHD
- Year
- 1970
- Body
- Saloon
- Engine
- 4
Overview
A beautifully restored 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV, this iconic Italian sports coupe exemplifies elegance and driving engagement. Subject to a comprehensive professional restoration completed in 2016, it features a striking metallic blue finish, tan leather interior, and period-correct replacement engine. The mechanicals have been thoughtfully upgraded with a limited-slip differential, sports exhaust, electronic ignition, uprated brakes, and modern power steering. Currently showing 57,900 km with meticulous servicing records, this is a highly usable classic that combines authenticity with practical improvements for today's driver.
From the Dealer
- •Full professional restoration completed 2016 with period-correct replacement engine
- •Mechanical upgrades: limited-slip differential, sports exhaust, electronic ignition, uprated brakes, EZ power steering
- •Complete interior re-trim in tan leather with Nardi steering wheel and updated Becker radio
- •Alfaholics aluminium fuel tank and fast road suspension setup fitted
- •Just 57,900 km recorded; regularly serviced and lightly used since restoration
About the Alfa Romeo Romeo 1750 GTV - LHD
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The Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV is a compact Italian sports coupe from the 1960s-70s, representing Alfa's accessible performance offering. It sits between the lighter Giulia Sprint and more powerful 2000 GTV, offering a balanced blend of spirited driving dynamics and everyday usability. The 1750 appealed to enthusiasts seeking genuine Italian character without the expense of larger Alfas, featuring the distinctive double-headlight Kamm-tail design typical of the era. Known for its responsive handling and revvy engine, it became a cult classic among European drivers who valued mechanical engagement over raw power.
Pros
- +Responsive, high-revving engine with eager character
- +Sharp, predictable handling and light steering
- +Timeless Italian design with period charm
- +Strong community support and spare parts availability
- +Affordable entry point to classic Alfas
Watch out for
- −Rust-prone bodywork requires vigilant maintenance
- −Interior trim and electrics lack durability
- −Limited interior space and creature comforts
- −Modest performance by modern standards
Common issues
- !Corrosion in floors, sills, and rear wheel arches
- !Fuel system and carburetor reliability issues
- !Electrical gremlins and aging wiring problems
- !Worn engine gaskets and oil seepage
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Overview **Overall Comments** This is a particularly attractive and smart example of a very desirable and usable Alfa Romeo coupe. The subject of a bespoke, professional restoration and fitted with several useful upgrades, it is in excellent condition throughout and running very well. It will be of interest to any Alfa enthusiast, or a keen motorist who enjoys a sporty classic drive. The car is currently Jersey registered and we can assist with international shipping and importation processes if required. **Body** Structurally the Alfa is very sound with the striking metallic blue finish remaining in very good condition. The GTA style wheels and exterior brightwork are also in excellent condition. A very smart looking car. **Mechanical** A number of mechanical and performance improvements have been made to the Alfa which include - fitment of a limited slip differential; sports exhaust; electronic ignition; Alfaholics aluminium fuel tank; Alfaholics fast road suspension setup; uprated front brakes and EZ electric power steering. The car runs and drives very well. **Interior** The full interior re-trim has been very well executed with the tan leather seats and doorcards in fine condition. The dashboard is complete and very smart with the addition of a Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel. A period Becker radio unit updated with modern electronics has been fitted. Asking Price £ POA History Widely regarded as one of the most handsome sports coupes of its era, the 105 Series Alfa Romeo was first shown in 1963. Based on a shortened floorpan from the contemporary Giulia saloon model, the striking 2-door body was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at stylists Bertone. Initially only available with a 1600 cc version of the four cylinder, light-alloy Alfa Romeo twin cam engine, both smaller(1300 cc) and larger capacity variants (1750 cc and 2 litre) were introduced over the near 15-year model life, which ended in 1977. The 1750GTV (Veloce) entered production in late 1967. It’s enlarged (1779 cc) engine produced a claimed 120 bhp and there were a number of chassis modifications – 14” wheels with wider tyres; revised suspension with a rear anti-roll bar and more powerful front disc brakes. It was replaced by the 2000 GTV in 1971. This example of the model was supplied new to an owner in the Charente district of France in April 1970 – we know from Alfa Romeo factory records that it was originally Hawthorn White with a Black Skai interior. The car remained with owners in this area of France, although we know that it had become unroadworthy by 1994. In 2014, it was acquired by its current owner – a Jersey resident motoring enthusiast – who commissioned a full, bespoke, restoration with a London-based marque specialist, which included the fitment of a period-correct replacement engine; full repaint in its current metallic blue colour scheme and re-upholstery throughout in tan leather. The restoration was completed in 2016 and the GTV re-registered in Jersey in November of that year (with 45,800 kms recorded). Having been kept in excellent condition subsequently, with regular servicing through ourselves and only lightly used, the car now shows 57,900 kms.
