Car Collector International
Classic · 1974–1987

Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT, GTV & GTV6

Giugiaro's transaxle coupé — Giuseppe Busso's V6 in the GTV6 is the halo variant.

Car Collector International Editorial
Red Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT fastback coupé in a studio, front three-quarter view showing the Giugiaro-designed body with four round headlamps, Alfa Romeo shield in the centre grille, chrome bumper and multi-spoke alloy wheels.
Overview

Why this car matters

Styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign on the Alfetta's transaxle platform — clutch and gearbox mounted at the rear axle for near-50:50 weight distribution — with De Dion rear suspension. Introduced at the 1974 Turin Motor Show as the Alfetta GT with the 1,779 cc twin-cam inline-four producing 122 bhp.

The range evolved continuously to 1987, three years after the Alfetta saloon ended. Total Alfetta production (saloon and coupé combined) exceeded 400,000 units; the coupé family total is not separately published.

The GTV6 is approaching the inflection point from affordable classic to acknowledged collector car; Callaway, Turbodelta and South African 3.0 variants lead specialist interest.

Variants

Range and production

VariantYearsProductionNotes
Alfetta GT 1.81974–19761,779 cc DOHC I4, 122 bhp; launch model; chrome bumpers.
Alfetta GT 1.61976–19801,570 cc, 109 bhp; entry-level addition.
Alfetta GTV 20001976–19801,962 cc, 128 bhp.
GTV (post-1980 facelift)1980–1987Chrome replaced by body-coloured plastic bumpers; Alfetta name dropped; 1.6 and 2.0 four-cylinder engines continued.
GTV6 2.51980–1987Giuseppe Busso-designed 2,492 cc V6, 158 bhp; won the European Touring Car Championship 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985; featured in James Bond Octopussy (1983). Callaway Cars modified approximately 30 GTV6s with twin-turbo specification for the North American market. South African-market GTV6 3.0 built in approximately 200 units as a homologation special.
Alfetta GTV Turbodelta1979–1980Turbocharged 1.8L; built for rally homologation in small numbers.
Buyer's Guide

What to look for

Chassis and engine authentication

Authenticate stamped chassis and engine numbers against factory or club records. For the Alfetta coupé specifically, verify the transaxle and De Dion rear suspension are original and functional, confirm which engine and facelift specification the car is (pre-1980 chrome-bumper GT/GTV vs post-1980 body-coloured GTV/GTV6), and note the Callaway, Turbodelta and South African GTV6 3.0 as separate collector categories.

Body and originality

Confirm body originality, panel identity and restoration standard against a marque specialist.

Mechanical inspection and service history

Confirm continuous service history and any rebuild history for the engine, transmission and driveline against a marque specialist.

Provenance and ownership history

Restoration standard, originality of body and driveline, and any documented ownership record are the main value drivers.

Pricing

What to pay

GTV6 2.5 — Concours
USD$45,000 – $80,000
GBP£36,000 – £63,000
EUR€42,000 – €74,000
Authored against aggregate public-market data (Classic.com market records), not individually verified lot pages. The best GTV6s trade toward the top of this band.
GTV6 2.5 — Excellent
USD$25,000 – $45,000
GBP£20,000 – £36,000
EUR€23,000 – €42,000
Authored against aggregate public-market data (Classic.com market records), not individually verified lot pages
Four-cylinder GTV/GT — Excellent
USD$15,000 – $30,000
GBP£12,000 – £24,000
EUR€14,000 – €28,000
Authored against aggregate public-market data (Classic.com market records), not individually verified lot pages. Classic.com GT/GTV aggregate average ~$19,167. The model family's recorded public high of $80,000 (1977 GTV 5-Speed, March 2024, per Classic.com) was set by a four-cylinder car.
Good/driver (any variant)
USD$8,000 – $15,000
GBP£6,000 – £12,000
EUR€7,000 – €14,000
Authored against aggregate public-market data (Classic.com market records), not individually verified lot pages. Classic.com floor $3,696 (September 2022).
Project
USD$3,000 – $8,000
GBP£2,400 – £6,000
EUR€2,800 – €7,000
Authored against aggregate public-market data (Classic.com market records), not individually verified lot pages
Callaway / Turbodelta / South African GTV6 3.0
No verified market data at this tier; these variants trade privately on provenance.

Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion

Ownership

Living with it

Typical mileage
500–3,000 miles typical
Service interval
Annual by time, plus specialist inspection
Annual running cost
Specialist-dependent; contact a marque specialist for a per-car budget
Fuel economy
Not published
Insurance
Agreed-value classic policy with limited mileage and secure storage. Chassis authentication, matching numbers and documented history are material to underwriting.

Chassis and engine identity

Confirm chassis, engine and body numbers against factory or club records. Documented ownership history is material.

Body, trim and originality

Confirm body condition, trim originality and any variant-specific fitments against a marque specialist.
Valuation

Current value bands by region

GTV6 2.5

Excellent
USD
$25,000 – $80,000
GBP
£20,000 – £63,000
EUR
€23,000 – €74,000

Four-cylinder GT / GTV

Excellent
USD
$8,000 – $30,000
GBP
£6,000 – £24,000
EUR
€7,000 – €28,000
Project
USD
$3,000 – $8,000
GBP
£2,400 – £6,000
EUR
€2,800 – €7,000

Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions

Readings span an excellent four-cylinder GTV to an excellent GTV6 2.5; Callaway, Turbodelta and South African 3.0 cars trade individually on provenance.

Authored against aggregate public-market data and named price guides as set out in What to Pay; regional readings are independent, not FX conversions.

Auctions

Recent results

DateAuctionCarMileageResult

No recent public auction results currently meet our verification standard. We publish sale figures only from verified examples, and will update this guide as qualifying results become available.

Investment

Long-term outlook

EmergingHorizon: 5–10 years

The GTV6 is approaching the inflection point from affordable classic to acknowledged collector car; Callaway, Turbodelta and South African 3.0 variants lead specialist interest.

Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.

Recommended

The trusted network

Specialists

  • Alfa Romeo Owners Club
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    International
    Register, technical support and events across the Alfa Romeo range.
  • Marque specialist (Alfa Romeo)
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    UK / EU / USA
    Mechanical, trim and body restoration competence across the 105/115-series, Alfetta and Giulietta families.
  • Concours preparation studio
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    International
    Concours-level detail and event preparation.

Storage

  • Windrush Car Storage
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    Cotswolds, UK
    Climate-controlled storage for high-value collector cars.
  • Autovault
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    Bicester, UK
    Secure climate-controlled storage at Bicester Heritage.
  • Hagerty Garage + Social
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    USA (multiple locations)
    Climate-controlled storage in key US collector markets.

Transport

  • CARS UK
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    UK & Europe
    Enclosed event and concours transport across Europe.
  • Reliable Carriers
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    USA (national)
    Enclosed coast-to-coast transport for collector cars.
  • Intercity Lines
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    USA
    Enclosed transport with dedicated supercar handling.

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