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History of the Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce

In 1963, Alfa Romeo unveiled a coupé that would define a whole generation: the Giulia Sprint GT. It was penned at Bertone by a young designer barely in his mid-twenties – Giorgetto Giugiaro. Clean surfaces, a low waistline, generous glazing and that self-assured face. Before long, the Italians simply called it “la Bertone”.

Over the years the coupé grew in displacement and in character – from the Giulia Sprint GT and the 1750 GT Veloce to the crowning glory of the range: the 2000 GT Veloce, introduced in 1971.

The two-litre all-alloy twin-cam produces 132 hp, revs eagerly all the way to the red line and propels the car, weighing only around one tonne, to nearly 200 km/h. Add a five-speed gearbox and a limited-slip differential as standard. The 2000 GTV is recognisable by its grille with horizontal chrome bars, its large tail lights and the redesigned dashboard with deep-set round instruments.

Around 37,500 were built until 1976. Many of them were driven the way an Alfa wants to be driven – with passion and without restraint. Good 2000 GTVs are therefore more sought after today than ever.

Description of the Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce Offered Here

The 2000 GT Veloce offered here comes from the very first production year of the model. It wears a strong, deep red, paired with a black interior.

Its story begins in Italy. According to the Alfa Romeo birth certificate on file, it left the production line in 1971 and was first registered in its home country. In 2018 it found its way to a father and his son, who bought it together and brought it back to life. A project with heart – many hours together in the garage, oily hands, shining eyes and, in the end, an Alfa back where it belongs: on the road. Since 2023, they have additionally entrusted it to our service at Scuderia Sportiva Servizio.

We deliberately photographed it without bumpers. This lets Giugiaro’s lines speak in their purest form – the slim nose with its four headlamps, the taut flanks, the compact tail. The original bumpers are of course included and are in good condition. Whether to refit them or enjoy the purist look is entirely up to the new owner.

And then there are the wheels. The GTV sits on genuine Stilauto alloy wheels – in the extremely rare five-star version. Period Italian sports wheels from the early seventies, of the kind only truly ambitious Alfisti fitted to their Bertones back then. Those in the know will tell you: this version is almost never seen today. They give the coupé just the right dose of attitude.

Under the bonnet beats the heart of every Alfa: the twin-cam with its alloy cam covers. The engine bay is in good order and wears an honest patina – not an over-restored showpiece, but the traces of a life lived on the road. Exactly what many connoisseurs value in a classic.

Open the door and you are welcomed by an interior that instantly evokes the seventies: black seats, the wooden steering wheel, the wood trim on the dashboard and the deep-set instruments your eyes are drawn to automatically. You sit down, take the wheel – and you have arrived.

The overall picture is right: good, sound bodywork, an interior in very good condition and paintwork that is in good order, showing a few small imperfections here and there. This GTV is not a concours piece to be handled only with velvet gloves. It is an honest Alfa you take out of the garage without hesitation – on a Sunday morning, simply because the sun is shining. No worrying about every scratch, no guilty conscience with every kilometre. Just driving. That is exactly how a Bertone wants to be lived.

Conclusion

There are coupés that are beautiful. And then there is the Bertone. Hardly any other car combines elegance and sportiness so naturally – and hardly any drives with such vitality.

This 2000 GT Veloce has everything you could wish for: Italian provenance documented by its birth certificate, the largest engine of the range, good bodywork, an interior in very good condition, the extremely rare five-star Stilauto wheels and the original bumpers for those who prefer the classic look.

Turn the key, the twin-cam clears its throat for a moment, then comes that gutsy induction growl. A few corners later you know: this is exactly what this car was built for.

Che bella macchina. Andiamo.

Veloce means fast. Best not to hesitate too long.

Note

We are offering this Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce for sale on behalf of its owner as part of a brokerage transaction. This offer is subject to prior sale and is non-binding.

Naturally, we will also be pleased to assist the future owner with servicing, maintenance and repair work at our facilities in Kirchen/Sieg and Dortmund after the purchase.

Upon request, we can assist with registration, valuation and transport. Within Europe, we are happy to arrange enclosed vehicle transportation; for overseas shipments, we can arrange suitable container shipping.

The vehicle is located at our workshop in 57548 Kirchen/Sieg, Jungenthaler Straße 1A, and can only be viewed by prior appointment.

Further insights into our work with classic Alfa Romeo, our restorations and previously completed vehicle projects can be found on our website as well as on the Scuderia Sportiva Colonia Instagram, Facebook and YouTube channels.