1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTAm Evocation

For sale by auction on Saturday 28 November 2015 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
Once in a while. a special motorcar turns up that not only
reveals many surprises about it but also says something regarding
its owner and builder. This Alfa Romeo GTAm Evocation started life
as a standard 2000 GTV and was discovered in a somewhat poor state.
A decision was made to build the car in the style and colour of the
Toine Hezemans 1970 European Touring Car Championship winning car.
A nut and bolt restoration was carried out between 2013 and 2015
and. although a summary of the works is listed here. this is by no
means exhaustive.

Mechanically. the car has been built to a high specification
that includes a fully stripped. soda blasted and rebuilt engine
ported and polished with fast-road camshafts. line ported inlet
manifold and rebuilt 40DCOE Weber carburettors. stainless-steel
exhaust system. a high output alternator and a new radiator with
twin adjustable high output cooling fans. The suspension has been
completely rebuilt. uprated and lightened. The brakes have been
rebuilt using stainless steel pistons to the calipers. copper brake
lines and stainless-steel braided flexible hoses. A bespoke pedal
box is coupled to the Wilwood twin master-cylinders creating a dual
circuit and biased system. Drilled and grooved brake discs all
around are aided by the Ferrodo 2500 brake pads. The gearbox and
final drive assembly have been stripped. inspected and replacement
bearings fitted where required. The battery has been re-positioned
into the boot area where the bespoke fuel tank and Facet fuel pump
are also fitted.

The interior invites the driver and passenger into a cabin that
has been finished to the same exacting standard as the rest of this
extraordinary motor car. The front bucket and rear seats have been
covered in leather and Alcantara with the Alfa Romeo logo
embroidered into the headrests at the front. The headlining
(inclusive of the rear roof recess). parcel shelf. door cards. br/>dashboard and kick plates are also trimmed in Alcantara. A full
roll cage is fitted but importantly. this does not intrude or
detract from the internal experience. Various gauges and switchgear
enable the driver to remain informed and control the different
services.

Structurally. the bodyshell was completely stripped and sand
blasted. The panel work included a smaller back panel. new floors. br/>a bespoke boot floor. composite GTAm wings. bonnet. boot lid and
scuttle panel. In addition. having had a sunroof. the roof was
replaced and rivets inserted into the gutters to replicate the GTAm
of the period. All further repairs were butt & seam welded
whilst the shell was also seam welded and sealed for additional
rigidity and strength. Externally the GTAm is fitted with new
headlights. indicators. number plate plinth. GTAm number plate
lights. rear light lenses and polycarbonate side windows and rear
screen. Finished to a high standard in Yellow Ochre with a Hezemans
decal pack applied. the car is further complemented by a set of 13"
GTAm replica wheels fitted with new Avon 215/45/13 tyres. The
vendor informs us that every nut and bolt has been replaced with
most being made of stainless steel. An inspection of the undersides
reveals a finish that replicates the standard of the upper sides
confirming that no attention to detail has been spared in any
department.

This 1972 UK registered righthand drive Alfa Romeo has an MoT
test certificate valid until June 2016 and has Historic road fund
licence status. A comprehensive detailed photographic record of the
restoration plus a file of invoices accompany this extraordinary
motor car. Potential purchasers are encouraged to view this file
and appreciate the details such as the riveted roof. the metal on
the brake pads being painted green as per the original cars and the
grey stitching upon the dashboard matching the stitching on the
Momo Prototipo steering wheel; just some of the finer points that
go to make up this very special Alfa Romeo indeed and especially as
it is offered at 'no reserve'.

Interested parties should note that further images will be
available shortly.

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