Exterior: This Alfa Romeo 1750 is finished in a beautiful dark blue color called Blu Olandese. When it comes to the Alfa Romeo Bertone coupés, the model range can be quite confusing. In simple terms, the Bertone coupé evolved through three main series:

Series 1 – The early “stepnose” cars. They had the stepped front edge on the bonnet, early-style chrome-bezel instruments, narrow bumpers, and the classic Zagato-pattern seats.
Series 2 – The “flat nose” generation. These kept the traditional chrome instruments and overall classic interior, but featured updated bodywork, new lighting, and revised trim.
Series 3 – These received a more modern dashboard with new instruments, updated seats, and further exterior changes.
This car is a Series 2, but even within the Series 2 cars there are two distinct phases:

Early Series 2 (1750 “S1”) – Retained the Zagato-pattern seats and smaller rear taillights.
Late Series 2 (1750 “S2”) – Introduced new seat designs, slightly revised trim, different rear lights, and the narrower European bumpers.
The exterior of the alfa we have here is in great condition. The body has undergone a serious restoration, during which the car was stripped down to bare metal and all corrosion was properly addressed. It was then professionally resprayed in this elegant blue color. The paintwork and panel alignment show a few minor imperfections, but overall the finish is very good, especially considering how notoriously difficult these bodies are to get perfect. The car sits on a set of period-correct ATE wheels. If these aren’t to your taste, swapping to GTA-style wheels or original factory wheels is an easy job. The bumpers have been removed to give the car a more race-inspired, raw appearance, but they are of course included in the sale and can be reinstalled without difficulty.

Interior: Inside, this Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV feels almost like stepping into a new car. The seats have been reupholstered in the correct original cloth, and all of the seat foam has been replaced, giving them the proper factory shape and support. The carpets are new, the headliner is clean, and the beautiful wood paneling has been carefully restored to a warm, elegant finish. From the driver’s seat you get a perfect view of the classic Veglia instruments, one of the real highlights of these earlier cars. This example is also fitted with a gorgeous wooden Nardi steering wheel, which really completes the interior. In the trunk, you’ll find new carpeting throughout, and lifting it up reveals a spare wheel well that looks brand new. The entire underside of the car matches that same level.

Engine and mechanics: This 1972 Alfa Romeo 1750 Bertone Coupé presents exceptionally well under the bonnet. Even a trained eye could easily assume the engine is completely original, as everything has been restored to factory-correct colors and finishes. The engine bay looks essentially brand new.

Behind that authentic appearance, however, lies a fully rebuilt and upgraded drivetrain. All mechanical work was carried out by Marco Hesshaus Race Engineering, with detailed invoices included. The result is a car that feels tight, responsive, and delivers a wonderful, unmistakable Alfa sound.

The 1750cc twin-cam has been rebuilt from the ground up to a high-performance specification. It runs smoothly and strongly, and the investment is immediately apparent once the engine comes to life. It retains its original five-speed gearbox, which shifts cleanly, and the entire cooling, braking, and sealing system has been renewed, mechanically, this car is close to factory-fresh.

Highlights of the mechanical rebuild:

Engine builder: Marco Hesshaus Race Engineering – no-expense-spared build
Camshafts: Colombo & Bariani 10.90 mm / 280° duration cams
Pistons: CPS forged pistons, 80.00 mm bore (Mahle kit)
Cylinder head: Fully overhauled with flow improvements, new high-flow valve guides, and high-quality valve tappets
Crankshaft: Nitrided, polished, dynamically balanced; fitted with King Racing main and rod bearings
Timing: Upgraded Iwis racing timing chain system
Peripherals: Strengthened 3-outlet water pump and uprated oil pump.
The end result is a beautifully sorted 1750 that performs exactly as an Alfa should, while looking entirely correct and factory-fresh under the hood.

History: This Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV started its life in Sweden, first sold here on September 3rd, 1971, and is officially registered as a 1972 model year in the Swedish documents. Like many classic Alfas, it has seen a few hands over the decades. However, the real story for this GTV began eight years ago when it found a truly passionate and loving owner. That is when a full, ground-up restoration commenced. The restoration was completed just recently in July 2024, and the car has since passed its required Swedish technical inspection. It comes with excellent documentation, including a collection of detailed photos and all invoices from the process.