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Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV: Timeless Italian Elegance
Prepare yourself for a volley of praise for the charm of Alfa Romeo. Leading on the road, in technology and in style; the coupé designed by order of Bertone is a striking appearance with great appeal. In the world of classic cars, the Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV considered one of the most sought after works of art.
The appearance is characterized by the beautiful grille with the iconic Alfa-logo and the sleek lines of the bodywork, with pleasantly wide hips. Jan can't help but run his fingers over the curves of the bodywork. It almost feels like an Italian mistress, but one you can talk about at home. His heart inevitably starts to beat faster as soon as he sees his Alfa's sees.
The small collection
In addition to the Alfa Romeo Coupé 2000 GTV is also there Alfa Spider on display; yet another example of Italian mastery in mechanical perfection and fascinating road handling. Alfa Romeo himself describes driving their cars as follows:
“The culture of Alfa Romeo is based on the belief that the true pleasure of sports driving lies in the ability to precisely sense the car and control its action.”
Alfa Romeo Montreal
The impressive Italian coupe, the Alfa Romeo Montreal, has been in the garage for ten years as a project. The V8 engine will remain dormant until the restoration is completed, which could take many years. It is simply an expensive story and the parts are hard to find.
Jan says: “Fortunately, I am reasonably protected by the limited budget, so I am taking everything step by step. The English call this a 'running restoration'. It will take some time before I can enjoy this ultimate 'Gran Turismo' in style and speed.”
The history of the Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV
Jan remembers: “When I got this Alfa in 2019 in (almost) new condition, I could not control myself. I immediately fell for the design. The design exudes timelessness; for me it is a serious art form. It cannot help but arouse your enthusiasm. My admiration for Alfa“The past is not a secret, it is part of our (car) life.”
From the history of this specific Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV is unfortunately not much known. It is clear that the extensive restoration was carried out by experienced professionals. Jan adds: “I keep making the car more beautiful. Fortunately, I am blessed with an innate knack, so I can keep all three of my showpieces in perfect condition.”
Therapeutic Value
Jan is convinced: “The love for classics and oldtimers is in your blood. My eldest son also has a big shot of petrol in his veins. For many, the car hobby has a therapeutic power. It is a brilliant antidote to the hectic pace of our modern spectacle society.”
Mild deviation
Jan calls his love for Alfa Romeo has a mild deviation, but emphasizes that the hobby is responsible: “It is perhaps a combination of searching for the past and the love for old Italian works of art. The contacts with other enthusiasts are just as big a hobby as owning classics. It almost feels like a strong family feeling.”
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I live in France and there you can apply for a “carte grise de collection” for a car that is 30 years old or older, an MOT every 5 years instead of every 2 years and they have never heard of road tax!
Those Italians are incredibly beautiful. In terms of design, they still take the crown to this day!
This Alfa Romeo, pur sang, is also such a gem. As a young guy I was already completely in love with this.
By the way, those blue number plates also look very nice on such a unique classic car.
It's a shame that my 4 R1984 has to drive around with those ugly yellow number plates, it really looks like a flag on a mud barge.
But our love, care and pride for old timers unfortunately hardly or no longer (?) applies to the “gentlemen and ladies” in The Hague…. They would prefer to see this historical heritage disappear completely from the road with their ridiculous new standard of 40 years and older, of which they have now declared that age “temporary” and limited and want to abolish the old timer regulation completely in the long term….
But even if I have to put my own classic car(s) in my living room soon, gems like this 2000GTV must be preserved for our posterity!
In the Netherlands we still have it very good in terms of classic car regulations, especially for vehicles older than 1978 (I had a Capri from 28-1-1978, which also just fell outside the option for old plates)
If you have a narrow Fiat 500, Heinkel, BMW Isetta or Messersmidt in Belgium, it must have a modern registration plate and an MOT is mandatory, even for vehicles that are 120 years old.
If in Germany the radio, and even the color are not original period or a non-matching engine number, then you do not get H-Kenzeigen and then you pay the full price. (not to mention the modern wheels that some put under classics or lowering kits, which causes rejection in many countries.)
We can still count ourselves lucky to have our classics here in the Netherlands.
Especially “antidote” and “deviation” very nicely described, besides an intensely beautiful model! And Willem, NO doom-thinking!
It is a pity that these articles often lack a photo of the back,
That is often the most recognizable side for each model.
Yes, that's right. However, for these articles we are often dependent on the photos provided by the owners.