Alfa Romeo Montreal Coupé, 1975
Alfa Romeo Montreal
Alfa Romeo Montreal•
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Chassis No.: 1440243
Engine No.: AR10564/S0138
£16,100 GBP | Sold
- Coachwork by
- Carozzeria
- Bertone
- Registration no. OCO 10
- Engine no. AR10564/S0138
- 'Barn find' condition
- Rare right-hand drive example
- Last taxed in 1987
Producing 200bhp at 6,500rpm courtesy of electronic ignition and Spica mechanical fuel injection, the Montreal's front-mounted, dry-sump, 2.6-litre engine drove the rear wheels via a ZF five-speed gearbox. Sourced from the contemporary Giulia 1750 GTV, the running gear comprised independent front suspension and a live rear axle plus disc brakes all round. Aided by its slippery, fastback body, the Montreal was good for a top speed of 220km/h (136mph), and in spite of the hefty price tag proved very popular. A total of 3,925 cars had been produced when production ceased in 1977, only a relative handful of which were completed with the full 3.0-litre engine.
Very few road cars can claim an engine with antecedents in both long-distance sports car racing and Formula 1, but the Alfa Romeo Montreal is one of them.
One of very few Montreals delivered to the UK, this right-hand drive example is offered from the estate of the late Philip Duffy (of PD Graphics), a famous designer of record sleeves who mixed with foremost pop stars of the day, including The Rolling Stones and Ian Dury. Philip bought the Montreal in May 1979; it was not in great shape and he set about renovating it, obtaining two 'deceased' Alfas for parts. Once restored the Montreal regularly attended ARM rallies in the UK. Last taxed in 1987 (disc on windscreen) and apparently complete, the car comes with an old-style V5 registration document; an original instruction book; original sales brochure; original steering wheel; and spare keys. Sold strictly as viewed.
Cost
78,740 AED
