1976 Alfa Romeo Montreal

The car is being sold as part of a large private collection. It has been on static display as a museum exhibit for a number of years so, consequently, our assessment of it is made purely on the grounds of its appearance. 

It will require recommissioning and is sold strictly as seen. The only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery.  In most cases the papers shown are photocopies, unless otherwise stated. 

The cars, while located in Greece, may be subject to your local rate of import VAT. 

Please contact freddie.woodd@bonhams.com should you have further questions.

We understand that this car was imported new to the UK in 1977 and was restored in the 1990s prior to joining the collection in 2008. At that time, it was described as the following:

"Reportedly imported from Italy in 1977 and dismantled early the following decade, 'ULO707R' is further understood to have been the subject of much restoration between the late-1980s and mid-1990s including a new engine. However, we are informed that it was only "put back on the road in 2003 by the current owner who has extensively developed the car for reliable daily use and eliminated major unreliability issues". To this end, the Montreal has benefited from an uprated water pump / timing-chain shaft bearing, specially adapted ignition system (using Mopar V8 components), stainless steel exhaust, brake system overhaul (new front / rear callipers, hoses, master cylinder, skimmed discs), fresh clutch and new water hoses. Said to have covered just 7,000 miles on its modified powerplant and to have appeared in 'Classics' magazine, this striking and much underrated Alfa Romeo is offered for sale with "major Alfarama invoices (1990s)" and MOT certificate valid until October 2008."

Since acquisition, the car has been on static display and we would therefore advise partial recommissioning before returning to the road for regular use.

The car’s highly distinctive and instantly recognisable lines appear to be untroubled by any dents, dinks or other bodywork aberrations.

The panel gaps and shut-lines look consistent and even, and the red paintwork appears to have retained plenty of shine and vibrancy.

Aside from a little foxing on the door handles, the chrome-work is in very good order throughout, as are the lights, lenses, badging and other exterior fixtures and fittings.

The Campagnolo wheels have a little blistering under the silver paint here and there, but are otherwise in excellent condition as far as we can tell.

Everything in the interior is very much of its era in terms of its decidedly macho design and style.

The front seats have black vinyl sides, bases and backs, with black velour squabs and back-rests. 

The rear seats will no doubt have seen service only for carrying a coat or handbag and they look to be untroubled by the passage of time.

The black plastics and vinyl on and around the dashboard have resisted the temptation to fade or crack, and the carpets, mats, door cards, headlining and luggage area seem fine as far as we can tell.

Having neither started nor driven the car, we can’t vouch for the efficacy of any controls, switches, gauges, dials or other mechanical or electrical systems and components.

The engine bay is very full of Alfa’s magnificent V8 and is notably clean, dry and orderly. 

Everything appears to be in its right and proper place, as far as we can see.

The vendor has advised us that the 'the car requires further repair of the mechanical fuel pump in the engine bay in order to be fully operational'

The car has a decent amount of history, including copies of previous UK registration documents, bills and invoices relating to more recent work, some copies of Greek documents, a recent HPI report and a few photographs of the car undergoing some work. 

Alfa Romeo’s gorgeous Montreal is a truly iconic car – both for the marque and in the eyes of an entire generation of people who lusted after one in the 1970s.

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of €40,000 - €50,000.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Athens, Greece. To arrange an appointment to inspect this vehicle, please use the ‘Enquire About This Vehicle’ button on the listing. Feel free to ask any questions, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.