Finally my 74 GTV2000 Delivered-I am LUCKY-A GEM

maxg765 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-19-2005, 10:13 PM

Hello All,

Bought my 74 GTV2000 almost two months back. Getting it here (Montreal, Canada) was a nightmare but it was finally delivered this past Thursday.

I will post some pictures as soon as I can.

I am very happy and LUCKY!!!!!

I was told the car was all original and showing a true 75k miles but, as always used is used and you can't always believe everthing.

What I got was a more than I expected. While not perfect being a 1974 and not new, it certainly is a gem.

I got the original owners certificat (one owner till 1999), owners manual, and the entire service book with stamped history showing milage logged from day one. If you count the second owner who never plated the car and displayed it in his collection I am the third owner.

I can't believe it but every switch, button, and light bulb works. All wires under the dash etc...are original in the correct neat factory installed loaction and in great shape. There is no rust anywhere with the exception of some minor surface rust just below the front bumper which is not visable unless on a lift-no rust on the under carriage either. Even the dash light dimmer works.

It has had a re-spray (original PINO VERDE) some years back by the first owner but never any rust or body work done as he always babied the car from day one. It was only due to paint having shown its age.

The car will need a little detailing as the chrome on the driver side mirror has peeled and there are two minor cracks on the top of the dash (the wood looks as new) but other than that and the odd loose item I think I will leave it alone in its original state.

Pictures soon.

Regards,

Max G

**papajam** · #2 (**permalink**) 11-20-2005, 04:19 AM

Congrats, Max!!
Please show some pics when you can.

GT JUNIOR · #3 (**permalink**) 11-20-2005, 04:52 AM

Congrats! I too live in Montreal and have a GT Junior. Where in Montreal do you live? Also where do you get you car serviced?

Luigi

maxg765 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-20-2005, 05:43 AM

Hello,

I live in Cote Saint-Luc but work in Brossard soo thats wherei will be storing it. i have yet to service it as I have only had it for 3 full days and driven it twice when it was clear the day I got it and Saturday. However, there are two places I will be using. Any body and minor mechanical and electrical the car will go to a placce in Brossard called Clasic Euro Auto. Though I only got my first classic April of this year (76 Corvette) I have sort of known the guy for over 5 years while looking and he's very good by reputation and people go back to hm and even buy and sell through him now. he has a web site. For major mechanical or an Alfa specialist he knows someone that he puts his reputaion on that I have yet to meet but will get you the info.

maxg765 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-20-2005, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by maxg765

Hello,

.......... Brossard soo thats wherei will be storing it. i have yet to service it as I have only had it for 3 full days and driven it twice when it was clear the day I got it and Saturday. ..........good by reputation and people go back to hm ............ info.

kribensis · #6 (**permalink**) 11-20-2005, 07:22 AM

Congratulations max....I thought it would be sitting in plattsburg for the winter from what you had been saying.....

look forward to the pics....

maxg765 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-20-2005, 07:38 AM

Ya I know. It almost did. I was losing hope. The only ****y part is that the shipping yard guy hd to move the car at one point to long term storage - OUTSIDE - and decided to leave the window a bit opened. The carpets were wet but seats not. I have removed minor things and lifted them leaving in my garage at of 30 degrees C. I am also drying everything even using a blow dryer for the little hard to reach areas.

I am just glad that the car turned out to be more than I expected and a true unmolested original in excellent shape. The condition truley shows it. As mentioned, I have the entire history from the first oil change, all books, records, millage logged ect...,the original title and plate form 1974 is neat too. Also got the second title from 1999 showing the transfer from owner one to the collecter owner two. Then obviously me as the third.

Sad to say but think its time to let the corvette go.

kribensis · #8 (**permalink**) 11-20-2005, 07:58 AM

I have a mechanic come to where i live and work on my car...guy's outstanding.

he tuned my car last week..timing...pump etc...and i couldn't resist taking it out in the rain....still drying out in the garage.

There's a company out in dorval that does a rustproofing that is supposed to be incredibly efective..I can't remember the name..but ask around...
.. lot of the garages know them and use them..
If I find the details.. I'll let you know.

bon chance..

brian

maxg765 · #9 (**permalink**) 11-20-2005, 08:23 AM

Hello Brian,

if you do not mind me asking what did the mechanic charge for all that? Whats his contact info if he does not mind you giving it out-one could never have too many good nechanics, perhaps email it to me instaed of posting.

thanks.

**1750GT** · #10 (**permalink**) 11-20-2005, 07:17 PM

Max,
I'm looking to bring a GTV in from the US, since I can't get anyone here (T.O.) to give me any leads on restorable GTV's. I've checked out one at a bodyshop last week but it's been badly neglected (no windows - stored outside - etc.). How'd you find yours? I checked out a 72 GTJ (w/1750 engine) recently but found it'll need a major restoration (all sills,floors, etc.- looks OK from the top but....). For what was being asked, I'd be better off starting with a bare shell (and buying all the bottom chassis pieces) and put one together properly. Did you have any problems at the border?

**lowmileage** · #11 (**permalink**) 11-21-2005, 06:27 AM

Hi Max
Glad to hear you have finally received posession of it. I actually was going to e-mail you last week to see if you ever got it. good luck with it. Glad to hear it's a good one.
Fred

maxg765 · #12 (**permalink**) 11-21-2005, 07:03 AM

Thanks I was going to email you, ya its a good one. Also got the "Archivio Storico Alfa Romeo" site by Antonio emailed me back this AM confirming to me that what I was told about the cars history is correct. It was indeed sold in Europe as a USA spec model then brought over by the owner himself. The car was Produced May 30,1974 and sold in London June 6th 1974. They did not have the onwers name (or understandibly can't give that info out) but I have that along with the original tilte in the US etc.....

Will post pics soon.

Max

maxg765 · #13 (**permalink**) 11-21-2005, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1750GT

Max,
I'm looking to bring a GTV in from the US, since I can't get anyone here (T.O.) to give me any leads on restorable GTV's. I've checked out one at a bodyshop last week but it's been badly neglected (no windows - stored outside - etc.). How'd you find yours? I checked out a 72 GTJ (w/1750 engine) recently but found it'll need a major restoration (all sills,floors, etc.- looks OK from the top but....). For what was being asked, I'd be better off starting with a bare shell (and buying all the bottom chassis pieces) and put one together properly. Did you have any problems at the border?