Lot 04: Alfa Romeo Montreal

Originally a concept car first shown at Expo '67 in Montreal, this model was put into production by Alfa-Romeo following public demand.  With its striking good looks, its performance lived up to expectations, being powered by a road-going version of the Type 33 2.6-litre competition V8 engine with quadruple camshafts and Spica fuel injection.  A five-speed ZF close-ratio gearbox was fitted and although the majority were in left-hand-drive form, a limited number of RHD examples were produced from 1974. Finished in traditional Alfa red, this 1975 Montreal is a right-hand-drive model and is reported to have been carefully stored for the past twelve years and recently recommissioned.  All major mechanical components are understood to be in very good order, functioning correctly, a new exhaust system has been fitted, the clutch brakes and master cylinders have also been replaced and, earlier this year, new Koni shock absorbers were installed.  The vendor summarises by stating that the car is in good solid condition and totally usable and still surprisingly quick.