This Alfa Romeo 105/115 Series Coupe got away, but there are more like it here.

1974 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000

Bid to $60,000 on 5/12/20

This 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV was purchased new from Southwest Motors of Houston, Texas by Porsche and Ferrari La Carrera Panamericana racing driver Manfredo Lippmann, who reportedly used it to tour the US on his honeymoon before adding it to his collection in Guatemala. The car is said to have been re-imported to Nevada by its second owner in 2005 and shown at the Shanghai Auto Museum in China as well as the Imperial Palace Auto Collection and Museum in Las Vegas before being acquired by the seller and his father and brought to Canada 10 years ago. Finished in blue over a beige interior, it is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual gearbox and equipped with Panasport wheels, a limited-slip differential, three-point front seat belts, air conditioning, and a Blaupunkt cassette player. This GTV is offered with a set of factory wheels, original purchase materials, manufacturer’s literature, service records, Guatemalan documents, memorabilia, and clean New Brunswick registration in the name of the seller’s father.

The car is finished in Navy Blue and features chrome bumper overriders, dual side mirrors, and Alfa Romeo emblems on the C-pillars. Chips are visible below the grille, and the seller notes nicks on the front bumper.

Painted 15″ Panasport wheels with polished lips wear Alfa Romeo center caps and Yokohama tires. A set of factory wheels is included in the sale. Koni shock absorbers are said to have been installed in 2005 along with new brakes.

The cabin is upholstered in beige vinyl with matching door panels, a wood-trimmed dash, and black carpeting protected by coco mats. Amenities include three-point seat belts for the front occupants, rear lap belts, air conditioning, and a Blaupunkt cassette player. Wear is evident in areas including the outer driver’s seat bolster.

Instrumentation framed by a wood-rimmed steering wheel consists of a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows just over 25k miles.

The twin-cam 2.0L inline-four features SPICA mechanical fuel injection, and output was factory-rated at 129 horsepower with 130 lb-ft of torque when new. The engine was rebuilt by Cosmo’s Sport Cars of Newport Beach, California in 2005. The fuel tank and associated systems are said to have been refurbished under current ownership.

The exhaust system was replaced as part of the 2005 service. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox and a factory limited-slip differential.

The framed window sticker shows factory colors and equipment as well as an original MSRP of $7,500. Manufacturer’s literature, service records, a stamped maintenance booklet, Guatemalan importation documents, and memorabilia are also included in the sale.

A warranty certificate in the name of Manfredo Lippmann is pictured above, and photos of the car on display at the 2006 premiere of the Disney film Cars are shown in the gallery below. The car is also said to have been owned by the Imperial Palace Auto Collection and Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada as well as taking part of the grand opening of the Shanghai Auto Museum in China. A cold start and driving videos can be viewed below.

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Auction Result

High Bid	USD $60,000 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	May 12, 2020 at 11:22AM PT
Bids	37

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