Alfa Romeo GT 1750 veloce first serie 1969 Grigio metallizzato

The Alfa Romeo 1750 GT Veloce (also known as 1750 GTV) entered production in late 1967 along with the 1750 Berlina sedan and 1750 Spider. The cars were first shown to the press in January 1968. The same type of engine was used to power all three versions; this rationalisation was a first for Alfa Romeo.

The 1750 GTV replaced the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce and introduced many updates and modifications. Most significantly, the engine capacity was increased to 1779 cc displacement. Peak power from the engine was increased to 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) at 5500 rpm. The stroke was lengthened from 82 to 88.5 mm over the 1600 engine.

A higher ratio final drive was fitted (10/41 instead of 9/41) but the same gearbox ratios were retained. The result was that, on paper, the car had only slightly improved performance compared to the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce, but on the road it was much more flexible to drive and it was easier to maintain higher average speeds for fast touring. 

The chassis was also significantly modified. Tire size went to 165/14 Pirelli Cinturato or Michelin XAS from 155/15 Pirelli Cinturato and wheel size to 5 1/2J x 14 instead of 5J x 15, giving a wider section and slightly smaller rolling diameter. The suspension geometry was also revised, and an anti-roll bar was fitted to the rear suspension. ATE disc brakes were fitted from the outset, but with bigger front discs and calipers.

The interior was also much modified over that of earlier cars. There was a new dashboard with large speedometer and tachometer instruments in twin binnacles closer to the driver's line of sight. The instruments were mounted at a more conventional angle, avoiding the reflections caused by the upward angled flat dash of earlier cars. Conversely, auxiliary instruments were moved to angled bezels in the centre console, further from the driver's line of sight than before. The new seats introduced adjustable headrests which merged with the top of the seat when fully down. The window winder levers, the door release levers and the quarterlight vent knobs were also restyled. Early (Series 1) 1750 GTV's featured the same bumpers as the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce, with the front bumper modified to mount the indicator / sidelight units on the top of its corners. The GT Veloce 1750 Series 1 could be ordered in the Bertone De Luxe body which included extra options. One of the extra options was a leather interior (seats and door cards). The seats had perforations in the leather. 

According to Alfa Romeo Storico, our car, chassis number AR 1452375 correspond to a Mark 1 GT 1750 Veloce and was produced 10 September 1969 to the United Kingdom market. The car was delivered new in the Official Alfa Romeo dealer in Bristol to its first and sole owner, Mr David Gover, living in Long Ashton near Bristol. The first Tax disc is still on the car and dated August 1970, all the Tax discs from 1970 to 1989 are still present in the car’s file !!! The car was produced in a very rare Grigio Metallizzato body colour with a Cinghiale pele interior.

Mr Over used the car till the end of 80’s, always maintaining the car in original and perfect condition, and with a very few 40.348 miles on the Clock !!! When he died in 2022 his daughter wanted to sell the car wich always stayed in the same Family.

This stunning Mark 1 1750 Veloce was never restored and already kept its first Grigio Metalic paint. As it remain unused from the last 30 years, the car was stored in a small barn and suffered a light corrosion but the body is very solid. Never touched or restored the car still has its factory welding points everywhere, sills, rear wings, bootlid…

The car still carry all its original factory chromes, bumpers, Carello front and rear lights, also its matching number AR 00548 engine with its original 40DCOE 32 Weber carburators. All windows are also full original, and due to very low mileage, the front windscreen was never replaced and still carry its factory Michelin/Pirelli tyres sticker !!! The interior is in perfect condition, original Mark 1 rare seats are perfect, such as the dashboard and 1750 console, even the factory wood dashboard and console are in very nice condition…

A lot of original factory documents comes with the car’s file, GT 1750 Veloce Instruction book, Alfa Romeo UK dealers, and a lot of invoices and documents from the sole owner.

We will carry a full Concours restoration on this remarquable and rare car.