- Seller: Scott F (Contact)
- Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Mileage: 52,500 Shown
- Chassis #: AR*3023951
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 2.0-Liter Inline-4
- Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
I’m sad to say that the heyday of local vintage road racing seems to have passed in my home state of Michigan, but it’s still popular at venues such as Goodwood and Laguna Seca (both of which are a little out of my social strata and price range). Regardless, I have my memories of the tight track at Waterford Hills, those buzzing little Alfa coupes outmuscling Boss 302 Mustangs through the twisty bits and holding their own down the short straights. While buying an Alfa just to convert it into a race car might not be practical for most Barn Finds readers, it’s possible that restoring one for the street will fulfill your fantasies of owning and enjoying a beautiful Italian coupe. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this 1974 2000 GTV is being offered as a no-reserve Barn Finds Auction. It needs rust repair, but it might be the project you’ve been looking for.
Everything is beautiful on an Alfa Romeo except for its factory rust prevention; the engine itself would give the Giugiaro-penned body a run for its money. In 1971, Alfa increased the four cylinder’s displacement to 1962cc (rounded up to 2000); the American GTV had a SPICA fuel injection system (a complete spare setup will come with the car). Horsepower ratings were in the 130 range, plenty of punch for a light little coupe (2,292 pounds) such as a GTV; Road & Track reported a zero-to-sixty time of 9.6 seconds and a quarter-mile run of 17.6, not bad for the early ’70s. According to Alfa Romeo, top speed was 118 miles per hour. The seller says that this car runs and drives well, but he recommends that the buyer trailers the car home.
The seller also mentions that before he took ownership, the car was stored in a “dirt floor barn,” so it has “rust in peculiar spots,” but it is far from a lost cause. It will certainly need some rocker and floor repair, in addition to some fairly significant interior work. Speaking of the interior, let’s take a minute to appreciate why Italian automakers are so revered among those who appreciate cars. If there’s a better steering wheel/gauge binnacle combination, I’m not sure that I’ve seen it. The angle of the gear shift is almost an Alfa trademark, and the seller says that the gearbox shifts perfectly.
The seller also points out that the car has a dealer installed air-conditioning system, a complete Magnaflow exhaust, a 1-2-3 distributor, powdercoated wheels (with a few spares), and a new brake line kit (not yet installed).
Yes, this Alfa is a restoration project, but it’s the last model year that the GTV was sold in the United States, and it’s certainly not something you’ll find socked away in your neighbor’s garage. If you love the romance of the Alfa Romeo experience, with its sonorous overhead-cam four and sinuous body lines (and that dashboard!), bid now on Barn Finds Auctions.
Bid On This Auction
- Type901 bid $4,900.00 2025-05-19 12:09:44
- IGILO bid $4,800.00 2025-05-19 12:07:34
- Type901 bid $4,600.00 2025-05-19 12:06:31
- IGILO bid $4,500.00 2025-05-19 12:05:17
- Type901 bid $4,100.00 2025-05-19 12:03:16
- IGILO bid $4,000.00 2025-05-19 12:02:25
- Type901 bid $3,600.00 2025-05-19 12:00:39
- IGILO bid $3,500.00 2025-05-19 11:59:55
- Type901 bid $3,100.00 2025-05-19 11:59:03
- IGILO bid $3,000.00 2025-05-19 11:58:29
- Type901 bid $2,700.00 2025-05-19 11:01:34
- IGILO bid $2,600.00 2025-05-19 11:00:53
- Type901 bid $2,500.00 2025-05-19 07:38:32
- Oz bid $2,400.00 2025-05-19 07:09:17
- Type901 bid $2,300.00 2025-05-15 11:11:01
- Oz bid $2,200.00 2025-05-15 10:57:01
- Type901 bid $2,100.00 2025-05-14 08:27:34
- Oz bid $2,000.00 2025-05-14 06:02:39
- Type901 bid $1,500.00 2025-05-13 10:38:38
- Oz bid $1,000.00 2025-05-13 08:12:22
- IV113 bid $500.00 2025-05-13 05:09:32
I’d love to have a drive in an Italian car someday. 🇮🇹
Driving one of these is definitely on my bucket list Stan!!!
Did some work on these in the early ’70s and and the test drives were pure fun. After coming back from the Vietnam fiasco we needed a car so went looking for a GTV. Brand new one on the showroom floor in metallic grey with black interior. Went to open the driver’s door and saw rust around the handle where it had been screwed down so tight it went through the paint. Disappointed, we went down the street and bought a Blazer. 8 months later we were tearing down the Blazer to stop the rust.
I recently sold a “not-presently-running” 1974 GTV 2000 with a salvage title, I’ll be interested in seeing what this brings.
One of the most beautiful designs to come out of Italy. It’s a shame they rust so badly.
Man, I loved these as a kid. I could never find one near me that wasn’t rotted out.
About 25 years ago I was wandering through the showroom of an Oregon British car specialty restoration shop. They did mostly restorations for customers, but also had some of their own projects going through the shop. Jags, Triumphs, MG’s, Austin Healey’s, etc. So, being totally amazed by such a cool collection of classics, I asked the shop owner: “Of all the great classics you guys restore, which one have you chosen as your personal favorite?” … The owner smiled a little, then pointed over to the side where there was a beautiful red Alfa GTV. “That’s it over there” he said to me…. I have never been able to own one yet, but I never forgot his words, either!!
I bought a 72 in 74, Champagne color with factory Cromdora wheels. Divorce forced the sale 3 years later. It still brings back wonderful driving memories.
A beautiful Italian.
Always liked these Alfas. This thing is screaming let’s go racing. That’s the route I’d take.
looks like it would be a nice starting point.
Does it start, run? Stop? Well enuf to get it on a trailer? Well enuf to drive across town? Any rust around window frames? Different wheels in different pics. What comes with? TFYReply
Yes, starts, runs and stops. Can get it on a trailer and drove it across town a while back from a hangar where I was storing it to my garage where it currently resides.
Rusted where they often do around the passenger side lower front windshield frame (see photo)
Came with two -? Centerline aluminum wheels and I had the original steel wheels powder coated.
Includes an extra SPICA fuel injection system and everything in photos
Michigan still has Gratton and Gingerman. Vscda has a 3 day vintage event at both. Ferry across the lake to Road America for 3 events.
Do you have all the missing exterior parts?
Yes – have everything in the photos.