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[1300GTJunior]

From:


Coys

At the "Techno Classica" on Saturday 29th March 2008 - Coys will auction the following:

Lot 325 1971 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV - GTAm Specification by Autodelta


Registration no: n/a
Chassis no: AR2421455
Estimate: €48,000-60,000




Thanks to Carlo Chiti's Autodelta establishment and the racing skills of Jochen Rindt, Gianluigi Picchi, Andrea de Adamich, Carlo Facetti, Toine Hezemans and Gjis Van Lennep, Alfa Romeo dominated the European Touring Car Championship for many years, culminating in the 'ultimate' 1750/2000 GTAm which won the Championship in 1970 and 1971.
The GTAm was built to Group 2 Touring car regulations. Minimum production was 1,000 examples, and modifications were permitted using specially homologated factory-made tuning parts. Based on the 1750 GTV model of the time, the GTAm featured fibreglass panels and wing extensions, nine inch alloy racing wheels, a limited slip differential, and a fuel injected engine giving up to 240bhp from 2,000cc. Regulations required these race cars to run with full interiors and glass - not perspex - windows.

Chassis AR 2421455 left the factory as a 2000 GTV on 15th July 1971. Its Greek owner, a resident of Lausanne in Switzerland, then commissioned Autodelta to upgrade the car to GTAm specification, this work being finished in October the same year. The impressive specification included 13 inch Campagnolo magnesium alloy wheels, aluminium brake calipers, ventilated disc brakes, Koni shock absorbers, a 10/41 limited slip differential and up-rated front suspension, while the doors and boot lid were made of aluminium. The vendor informs us that these original parts are still fitted to the car. Power is supplied by the legendary four cylinder, twin camshaft 2.0 litre engine which, with race specification camshafts, carburettors and inlet and exhaust manifold, produces some 190bhp. Since a fresh rebuild by an Italian marque specialist the engine has only been tested for a mere 15 minutes and still needs to be run in. Described by the vendor as being in excellent condition throughout, this delightful machine is offered with the original bill of sale, a copy of the original Autodelta invoice, e-mail correspondence from the Alfa Romeo Register and an old ONS Wagenpass. A most competent entry for historic racing.


Fahrgestellnummer AR 2421455 verlie? die Fabrik als ein 2000 GTV am 15. Juli 1971. Der griechische Erstbesitzer miut Wohnsitz in Lausanne beauftragte Autodelta damit, das Auto zur GTAm-Spezifikation aufzurŸsten, was dann im Oktober des gleichen Jahres fertig gestellt wurde. Die eindrucksvolle Spezifikation enthielt 13 Zoll Campagnolo Magnesiumfelgen, Aluminium-BremssŠttel, bel?ftete Scheibenbremsen, Koni-Sto?dŠmpfer, eine 10/41 Sperre an der Hinterachse und Aluminium-TŸren und -Kofferraumdeckel. Diese Originalteile sind noch immer eingebaut. Der legendŠre Alfa-Vierzylinder mit den zwei obenliegenden Nockenwellen leistet hier ca. 190 PS und wurde bisher nach einer †berholung erst 15 Minuten getestet und mu? noch eingefahren werden. Der Einlieferer beschreibt den Wagen als in exzellentem Zustand und bietet ihn mit dem ursprŸnglichen Kaufvertrag, eine Kopie der Autodelta-Rechnung, einiger Korrespondenz sowie einem Šlteren ONS-Wagenpass an.

[South Africa]

Well the vehicle offered does seem very interesting.

From the information given it does not seem 100% clear what engine this vehicle has. Is the engine a normal 'NORD' uprated to 190 bhp running special parts and carburettors or a GTAm type running special parts and carburettors or is there an error in the description?

Can you let us know what price the vehicle 'fetches' if sold etc?

Obviously there would be other questions to be answered to establish the originality of the car but what the hell lets 'go along for the ride'.

[Zagato_Olaf]

Quote 'The impressive specification included 13 inch Campagnolo magnesium alloy wheels, aluminium brake calipers, ventilated disc brakes, Koni shock absorbers, a 10/41 limited slip differential and up-rated front suspension, while the doors and boot lid were made of aluminium. The vendor informs us that these original parts are still fitted to the car. Power is supplied by the legendary four cylinder, twin camshaft 2.0 litre engine which, with race specification camshafts, carburettors and inlet and exhaust manifold, produces some 190bhp.' Unquote

Hello members,

I saw the car wednesday when I was at the Techno Classica in Essen. I had a quick glance at it and it seems nice from the outside. I didn't take a picture because I suspected it being a replica. It has the 2000 GTV rear lights and wide GTAm style fenders without the poprivets being visible. The wheels are wide too.

From the text above a question arises. Why does the text mention that 'The vendor informs us that these original parts are still fitted to the car'? Didn't they conduct some research as to (the origin and/or) the actual specification of the car themselves?

A twinplug engine/narrow head engine and/or the monosleeve type block or a sliding block rear axle is not mentioned in the text. Therefore the question raised by South Afrca would also be my question! And what about the estimated price? I would think it is cheap for a real GTAm?

Can anybody shed some light on this chassisnumber and it's history? I can't find it in the book 'Alfa Romeo GTA' by Maurizio Tabucchi nor in the book 'Alleggerita' by Tony Adriaensens.

Ciao, Olaf

[Zagato_Olaf]

Hello Alfisti,

Here is a picture of the car, courtesy of Classic Driver - HOME.

Ciao, Olaf

[1300GTJunior]

From the description given from Coys - it is not an original GTAm, but a period moddified (By Autodelta no less) GTV to a level approaching GTAm spec. Hence why it's pretty cheap - but no less of a car for it I think. The photos make it look lovely.

[Zagato_Olaf]

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Originally Posted by 1300GTJunior From the description given from Coys - it is not an original GTAm, but a period moddified (By Autodelta no less) GTV to a level approaching GTAm spec. Hence why it's pretty cheap - but no less of a car for it I think. The photos make it look lovely.

[AutodeltaGTA]

Olaf,

The can failed to meet the estimate and didn't sell.

Rgds,

[alfina]

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Originally Posted by AutodeltaGTA Olaf, The can failed to meet the estimate and didn't sell. Rgds,

[classic-alfa]

I made some pics of this car in Essen

[PSk]

Why is everybody getting upset about the 2000 style tail lights?. As explained it was a 2000 GTV that was sent to Autodelta and converted to GTAm specs.

Yes it is not one of the "sort after" works GTAm, but it is a Autodelta converted car with many of the right bits. You get what you pay for and if this car has any interesting period race history it would be an interesting purchase.

As for filler ... it is a RACE CAR
Pete

[kengta]

Notice the Sliding block being used with a Y trunnion rather than the aluminum cross piece and a rodended tie rod. Wonder if its aluminum or steel.

FWIW

Ken

[PSk]

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Originally Posted by kengta Notice the Sliding block being used with a Y trunnion rather than the aluminum cross piece and a rodended tie rod. Wonder if its aluminum or steel. FWIW Ken

[Zagato_Olaf]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kengta Notice the Sliding block being used with a Y trunnion rather than the aluminum cross piece and a rodended tie rod. Wonder if its aluminum or steel. FWIW Ken