1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 – Driving Project – Extensive Mechanical Work Performed

1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Additional Info:

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This 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is a running and driving project that benefits from a substantial amount of recent mechanical work. The undercarriage is very solid and nearly rust-free, while the body does show several areas of rust that are clearly documented in the image gallery. The car retains a clean title, is currently registered in California with 2026 tags, and passes California smog.

The engine starts, maintains good oil pressure, and runs at normal operating temperature. While the car is fully drivable, it would benefit from additional fine-tuning to perform at its best. After spirited driving, the car does require a brief cool-down period before restarting; a new starter is included and may resolve this issue. The gearbox shifts well overall, with only occasional and very minor grinding into second gear.

The interior is in good, usable condition, and all gauges and lights are operational. The chassis is straight with no signs of frame damage, and the car tracks and drives as it should.

• Rebuilt fuel injectors

• Wideband O₂ sensor with lambda display

• New silicone air lines and EVAP system lines

• New fuel lines, including fuel tank line

• Transmission fluid change

• Rebuilt front and rear brakes (new pads and new rear rotors)

• All suspension bushings replaced (upper and lower A-arms, castor rod rubber, ball joints, tie rods)

• Rebuilt steering rack

• New Bilstein suspension (front and rear)

• New engine and transmission mounts

• All rubber bushings replaced except de Dion bushing, front sway bar bushings, and rear engine mount

• All three guibos replaced, along with center bearing, support bearing, and driveshaft centering bearing

• MSD Blaster ignition coil, new spark plugs, and plug wires

• New thermostat; engine runs at ideal temperature

• Pirelli tires approximately two years old

• Rust forming around the windshield and front passenger-side rocker panel (see images)

• Crack in the windshield near the rearview mirror; unchanged for the past four years

• Battery should be kept on a trickle charger if the car is not driven regularly

• Exhaust is currently clamped with band clamps, having been cut previously for service access

• Paint is in fair condition

• Rear hatch/trunk lock will be removed and isnotincluded with the sale

Overall, this GTV6 is offered as a somewhat sorted mechanical foundation with cosmetic needs—an excellent candidate for continued improvement while still being enjoyable to drive. It’s a usable Alfa that can be appreciated now and refined over time.