The Fantastic Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT/GTV Story
Produced between 1974 and 1987, the Alfetta GT and GTV not only had the unenviable task of replacing the much-loved “105” Bertone coupés, but they had to do so in a much more challenging world: here’s their story.
With two oil crises during the 70s and a general decline in demand for coupès in the 80s, it’s no wonder the Alfetta-based coupès ultimately sold in significantly smaller quantities than their forebears.
Yet they can hardly be considered a failure, and these hugely charming automobiles now enjoy well-deserved recognition among Alfa Romeo fans.
More, better
Work on a larger, more spacious coupè than the existing Giulia GT started as early as 1968, with the first studies still based on the newly-launched 1750 GTV’s running gear.
However, with Alfa’s engineering department already hard at work on what would be the Alfetta, it was wisely decided to switch the new coupé studies to the newer, more modern platform, albeit with 11 cm shaved off its wheelbase.
The mechanical package was different, but the project’s mission remained the same: to provide significantly more room for four people…
