Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV
Congratulations to all who take their passion to the highest level. La meccanica delle emozioni ! – Alfa Romeo
Special cars always stay with you, especially that first encounter. Early one morning by the lake in Laveno, Italy, our neighbour started something that bubbled, had a screech and came to life with – quite a bit of – blue smoke. The 1750 GTV of the 105 branch in the Alfa family tree. To this day, one of the most beautiful coupes ever made we think. The lines which are nothing too much, but picture-perfect. No bells and whistles, but the important things accentuated. From the enthusiast for the enthusiast.
The handling of the 1750 GTV is also exactly what you expect from a legendary Romeo. Tight on the road, plenty of contact with the tarmac and pushing in the lower back due to the rear-wheel drive. When your ‘olio’ gauge is in the middle, that’s where the sound comes in. Because how good it is! Between 5- and 6 thousand revs, it drives most nicely, sounds healthiest and as soon as you release the throttle; just enough afterburner. No DSG crackling of the modern VW Golfs, but real afterburning. You can feel your chest hair growing every time you downshift!
Ours is in Giallo Ocra, originally delivered in Sweden and fully documented. Fully equipped for a lot more touring and rallying. Has been very well maintained in recent years. She is again ready for many smiles a litre. Ci vediamo presto?