1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal

For sale by auction on Saturday 07 March 2015 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
It is important to understand how the Alfa Romeo Montreal came
about as its design and power plant are was something to behold.
Montreal. Canada. the setting for the 1967 World's Fair; the
International and Universal Exposition or 'Expo 67' as it
was known. Alfa Romeo was asked to provide an exhibit that would be
representative of the automotive industry. The result was a
fabulous prototype designed by Marcello Gandini of the Bertone
styling house and named Montreal in honour of the event. The 105
series chassis and components were used as a basis. designed with
ease of future production in mind. When the first production model
was revealed in 1970 the styling was virtually identical to the
World's Fair prototype but the biggest surprise was the power plant
under the bonnet. Alfa Romeo used a detuned Type 33 racing car's V8
engine of 2. 93cc capacity which produced over 200bhp. Regrettably. br/>the Type 33 six-speed transmission and transaxle were not used. br/>however; a ZF gearbox five-speed gearbox and modified 105 series
rear axle were incorporated to good effect.

Today. we are delighted to offer this 1972. tax exempt. Alfa
Romeo Montreal presented in AR 601/2 Orange and complimented with a
black Alfatex interior. The current Alfa Romeo aficionado and owner
acquired this Montreal nine years ago when he purchased it from a
friend. another Alfa Romeo enthusiast who had owned the car for the
previous four years. We are informed that during the past 13 years. br/>the Montreal has proved very reliable and drives faultlessly. In
fact. the current fastidious owner has recently expended in the
region of £3. 00 which included the replacement of the electronic
control boxes and re-upholstered seats. Survey the exterior and you
will discover that the Montreal is far more beautiful in the flesh
than any photograph may portray. Step inside and settle into the
seats and take a moment to adjust to the surroundings. In front of
you are an array of instruments that keep the driver well informed
and the view over the bonnet revealing more contours than may be
expected from the outside? With the Montreal now being discovered
and appreciated for the supercar that it is. prices are starting to
rise worldwide. This example. offered with a realistic estimate
must therefore surely represent a prudent opportunity given today's
market place.

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