---
title: "This European-Spec Alfa Romeo GTV for Sale Is Irresistible"
description: "It's a must-own for Alfisti and an attractive yet 'affordable' weekend warrior for everyone else."
date: "2017-12-14"
modified: "2017-12-15"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Constantine"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-constantine"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/16993/this-european-spec-alfa-romeo-gtv-for-sale-is-irresistible"
categories:
  - "Alfa Romeo News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "Alfa Romeo"
  - "Alfista"
  - "Bring A Trailer"
  - "Cars for sale"
  - "GTV"
  - "vintage"
---

# This European-Spec Alfa Romeo GTV for Sale Is Irresistible

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/images-by-url-td/content/2017/12/alfa-romeo-gtv.jpg>)
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The word *Alfista* is the name given to those with a passion—no—an obsession with all things [Alfa Romeo](<https://www.thedrive.com/video/15645/the-alfa-romeo-750-competizione-is-the-racecar-that-never-was>). It's an expensive addiction, but those who need their fix have to start somewhere, and the 2000 GTV makes an excellent gateway drug.

There's a near-perfect [1974 GTV](<https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-alfa-romeo-gtv-34/>) for sale on Bring a Trailer right now that's been meticulously restored by all three of its owners. Aside from a repaint in the original color, the GTV has had both its 2.0-liter twin-cam engine and five-speed manual transmission completely rebuilt. The previous owner also reupholstered the GTV's black leather interior, adding new floor mats and a wooden steering wheel.

The few aftermarket modifications are well-executed, including Koni suspension upgrades and an Ansa exhaust system. While the car comes with the original fuel-injection pump, the engine now features Weber carburetors and a European-style intake/air box to conform with Euro-spec GTVs of the period. [Alfaholics](<https://www.alfaholics.com/articles/chris-harris-drives-alfaholics-gta-r-290/>)' 15-inch GTA-style wheels have also been added, an *Alfista*-approved modification considering Alfaholics is basically [Singer](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/16082/singers-500-horsepower-porsche-911-is-a-dream-come-true>) for Alfa Romeos instead of Porsches.

With 98,017 on the clock, it was clearly well-loved and driven often instead of kept in some collector's climate-controlled garage. All of its service records, as well as instructions for installing the fuel-injection pump, are included for good measure.

To address the elephant in the room, this car's current bid of over $26,000 plus the knowledge that old Italian cars are expensive to maintain are understandably off-putting. As [*Petrolicious'* owner Afshin Behnia said](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/10626/matt-farah-drives-petroliciouss-1974-alfa-romeo-gtv-in-latest-one-take>), a well-maintained GTV such as this should squash rumors that owning any Alfa will make your wallet cry.

![message-editor%2F1513290886568-img\_4138-1.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513290886568-img_4138-1.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1513290917352-img\_4426-2.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513290917352-img_4426-2.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1513290873692-img\_4134.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513290873692-img_4134.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1513290823309-5a2853954f36b\_img\_4140-1.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513290823309-5a2853954f36b_img_4140-1.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1513290895260-img\_4144-1.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513290895260-img_4144-1.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1513290816669-5a28532cac3d0\_img\_4150-2.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513290816669-5a28532cac3d0_img_4150-2.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1513290830959-img\_4101.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513290830959-img_4101.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1513290850380-img\_4118.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513290850380-img_4118.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1513291181985-img\_4392-2.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513291181985-img_4392-2.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1513291090544-img\_4127-1.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513291090544-img_4127-1.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1513291226740-img\_4128-1.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513291226740-img_4128-1.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1513290903304-img\_4376-1.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513290903304-img_4376-1.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

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