1971 Alfa Romeo GTV "1750"

Trans Am

Serial Number: AR1532496 Engine Number: AR01500.08417 Logbook: SVRA (00-3273), VDCA (50) Condition: Excellent Price:  US $25,000  Currency_Convert Location: Durham, North Carolina, USA

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1971 Alfa Romeo GTV. Beautiful, period-correct vintage sedan. Fully race-prepared to 1972 specifications with the best available for vintage Alfas. Built in 1999 from a clean, freshly-painted tub; complete mechanical rebuild with major fabrication work by Krause & England in Raleigh NC. Ward & Deane race springs (1200 # front, 300# rear), "rear-mount" front sway bar, 16 mm rear bar, cockpit adjustable brake bias, 12 gal. fuel cell, all Aeroquip lines, Accusump, fire system, Lexan rear & side windows, fiberglass dash. Alfa 2.0 L race engine by Dennis Shaw with 200+ documented HP. Legal for SVRA, VDCA, HSR, VIR Gold Cup and more, this GTV presents well and races successfully against Datsun 510s, BMW 2002s and other Trans Am 2.5 cars of the period.

History

Supporting Documents

Performance Data

• Class: SVRA Group 8
• Weight: 2050 lbs
• Track: VIR Full Course

Engine

• Engine Builder: Dennis Shaw Racesports
• Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo
• Type: Aluminum inline 4
• Displacement: 2000 cc
• Horsepower: 201 @ 7500 RPM
• Torque: 147 lb-ft @ 6000 RPM
• Induction: 2 Weber 45 DCOE side draft
• Connecting Rods: Carillo
• Pistons: J&E
• Camshaft: Megacycle custom race
• Clutch: stock style
• Pressure Plate: aluminum
• Flywheel: aluminum
• Exhaust: Spruell Motorsport header
• Races: 2 since overhaul
• Engine installed July 2001, overhauled following 2003 season.

Fuel System

• Fuel Cell
• Manufacturer: ATL
• Age: 6 years
• Capacity: 12 gallons
• Fuel Pump: Holley electric
• Fuel Type: 110 octane leaded race

Oil/Water System

• Radiator: copper/brass
• Water Pump: yes
• Oil Cooler: yes

Electrical System

• Ignition: Marelli Plex
• Alternator: Denso compact type
• Battery: yes, in trunk

Transmission

• Manfacturer: Alfa Romeo
• Gears: 5 forward
• Shifter: Stock
• Stock gearbox currently intalled. Close ratio box included with car, but needs repair

Rear End

• Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo/ZF
• Ratio: 4.56
• Case: Aluminum
• Differential: Limited slip

Body

• Construction: Steel unibody
• Color: Red
• Condition: Excellent
• Beautiful paint, no shunts. Some stone chips.

Chassis

• Type: Unibody
• Builder: Alfa Romeo
• Material: Steel
• Front Suspension: Double A-arm
• Rear Suspension: Live axle
• Shocks: Carrera
• Brakes: Ate, stock type
• Steering: ZF worm & roller
• Wheels: Panasport 6x14 ultralight racing
• Tires: Kumho V-700 205/50-14

Interior

• Color/Finish: Gray
• Fire System: SPA 5#, 2 nozzles
• Restraints: 5-point harness & window net
• Guages: Veglia, Stewart-Warner & Autometer
• Steering Wheel: Nardi, non-removable
• Condition: Good, could use fresh paint

Spares

• Close-short ratio Alfa Romeo gearbox (needs repair)
• 4 Panasport ultralight 14x6 wheels
• 4 Alfa Romeo 16x5.5 wheels for rain tires
• Other spares available on buyer's request

Trans Am