Alfa GTV

jonesdds · Mar 7, 2012

Been considering a car to restore for awhile, just haven't pulled the trigger yet. GTVs been at the top of the list. Looked at one this past weekend, rough car, pretty good mechanically, but a fair amount of rust and been outside for 10 years or so. Thinking not worth it at any price, but if very cheap, could be a good parts car if not good for restoration. Not sure yet if I'll pursue.

My question is driving these cars when restored or sorted out. How will they drive? I've driven 3, two 1750s(1 had a 2000 engine) and a 2000. All were very tired cars with issues. All drove out very loose, all over the road, very poor handling. The 2000 had new springs, konis up front 10k miles before but no better. I owned a 911s, 1975, in 1992 that was nearly as tight as any modern car with 100k miles on original suspension.

I've been considering some English cars as well, which I don't expect the same driving experience from given their ages-MGA, Healy sprite-but being a BMW lover would also consider a 2002 or E9 as well.

Just trying to assess how a restored GTV will drive and handle, restored to stock or near stock specs.

Mang · Mar 7, 2012

jonesdds said: ↑

Been considering a car to restore for awhile, just haven't pulled the trigger yet. GTVs been at the top of the list. Looked at one this past weekend, rough car, pretty good mechanically, but a fair amount of rust and been outside for 10 years or so. Thinking not worth it at any price, but if very cheap, could be a good parts car if not good for restoration. Not sure yet if I'll pursue.

My question is driving these cars when restored or sorted out. How will they drive? I've driven 3, two 1750s(1 had a 2000 engine) and a 2000. All were very tired cars with issues. All drove out very loose, all over the road, very poor handling. The 2000 had new springs, konis up front 10k miles before but no better. I owned a 911s, 1975, in 1992 that was nearly as tight as any modern car with 100k miles on original suspension.

I've been considering some English cars as well, which I don't expect the same driving experience from given their ages-MGA, Healy sprite-but being a BMW lover would also consider a 2002 or E9 as well.

Just trying to assess how a restored GTV will drive and handle, restored to stock or near stock specs.
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Hi Jeff, check with Italcarguy or Simon, two REAL Alfa experts.....Italcarguy is Anthony Rimicci, who races GTV's he has a real grasp on all facets, more than just about anyone worldwide!

ferraripete · Mar 7, 2012

gtv's are fabulous!!

Mang · Mar 7, 2012

love these 'street' versions, sans bumpers, guessing non-original orange, looks bada$$!

the GTV shares wheels with the Spiders (4 x 108), and there are an amazing variety of cool period correct wheel styles out there, Momo, Melber, Campy 'specials', Cromodora 'Daytona's', MilleMiglia, etc. etc.....
so although I like the mini-lite style on this car, I LOVE some of the other designs....
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Mang · Mar 8, 2012

some photo samples....
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xs10shl · Mar 8, 2012

I have a 1600 GTV, and it's one of my favorite cars to drive. Plus cheap to maintain. They can be made very tight with suspension kits available from Alfaholics in the UK. Good, rust-free condition cars are findable in the $15-20k range, less if the seller has not been paying attention to the price jumps as of late.

I don't think it will be as tight as a 1975 911, though, just based on my own experiences.

jonesdds · Mar 8, 2012

xs10shl said: ↑

I have a 1600 GTV, and it's one of my favorite cars to drive. Plus cheap to maintain. They can be made very tight with suspension kits available from Alfaholics in the UK. Good, rust-free condition cars are findable in the $15-20k range, less if the seller has not been paying attention to the price jumps as of late.

I don't think it will be as tight as a 1975 911, though, just based on my own experiences.
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Yeah, I wish I knew what to expect from them. I've also driven 2002 BMWs from that era that are refreshed and it's what I'd expect from the Alfa GTV but just don't know.

They do look nice without bumpers or maybe a partial GTA resto.

oss117 · Mar 9, 2012

jonesdds said: ↑

Been considering a car to restore for awhile, just haven't pulled the trigger yet. GTVs been at the top of the list. Looked at one this past weekend, rough car, pretty good mechanically, but a fair amount of rust and been outside for 10 years or so. Thinking not worth it at any price, but if very cheap, could be a good parts car if not good for restoration. Not sure yet if I'll pursue.

My question is driving these cars when restored or sorted out. How will they drive? I've driven 3, two 1750s(1 had a 2000 engine) and a 2000. All were very tired cars with issues. All drove out very loose, all over the road, very poor handling. The 2000 had new springs, konis up front 10k miles before but no better. I owned a 911s, 1975, in 1992 that was nearly as tight as any modern car with 100k miles on original suspension.

I've been considering some English cars as well, which I don't expect the same driving experience from given their ages-MGA, Healy sprite-but being a BMW lover would also consider a 2002 or E9 as well.

Just trying to assess how a restored GTV will drive and handle, restored to stock or near stock specs.
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I had the pleasure of driving a 1750 GTV from new, back then when they first came out.
It was an amazing car.
Lots of torque, very tight road manners, very composed: a true Alfa, in other words!
A properly restored car should be as good as new, or not too far off.

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