1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal

Key Features

• Chassis AR1427737, delivered new in December 1972

• Fully restored in Italy with exceptional craftsmanship

• Stunning “Oro Metallizzato” exterior over tan interior

• 2.6L V8 engine with SPICA mechanical fuel injection

• Certified by Alfa Romeo Classiche with authenticity documents

• Just 3,925 units produced between 1970 and 1977

• Swiss registered with recent technical inspection (2023)

• Accompanied by extensive historical records and invoices from 1974 to present

• An icon of Bertone design by Marcello Gandini, featuring signature headlight “eyelids”

Overview

Unveiled at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo Montreal was a futuristic gran turismo that merged race-bred performance with avant-garde Italian design. Designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, the Montreal was inspired by Alfa’s Tipo 33 and featured a detuned version of its V8 engine, adapted for the road with civilised manners and unmistakable character.

This particular 1972 Montreal, chassis AR1427737, is a rare and meticulously restored example finished in the elegant period-correct shade of Oro Metallizzato. It showcases the timeless Gandini lines with its iconic retractable headlight grilles and vented C-pillars – a masterpiece of 1970s automotive sculpture.

With a complete restoration carried out in Italy, Classiche certification by Alfa Romeo, and only four recorded owners since new (including 35 years with one), this Montreal is a reference-quality car for discerning collectors.

History

• 1972 – Factory completion and delivery to Alfa Romeo France

• 1974 – First registration in Paris, France

• 1978 – Major mechanical service: gearbox rebuild, engine sealing, camshaft timing

• 1979 – Sold to second French owner, who kept it for 35 years

• 2014 – Auctioned by Cornette de Saint Cyr in France

• 2015–2016 – Complete restoration in Italy including work by Cicognani, Back To Basics, and Maxicar

• 2016 – Acquired by current Swiss owner

• 2019 – Certified by Alfa Romeo Classiche, with Certificate of Authenticity

• 2023 – Passed latest Swiss technical inspection, with all supporting documentation available

Condition

• Bodywork and Paint: Restored to high standards in Oro Metallizzato, paint presents beautifully

• Interior: Trimmed in tan with correct finishes and restored instrumentation

• Mechanical: The 2.6L V8 is fully sorted, injection system tuned, and all components serviced

• Chassis and Underside: Clean and dry, showing no signs of corrosion or damage

• Overall: A true concours-level restoration with factory-correct presentation

Technical Specifications

Year of Production: 1972

Chassis Number: AR1427737

Production Period: 1970–1977

Units Produced: 3,925

Body Style: 2-door coupé, designed by Bertone

Chassis Type: Steel monocoque

Engine: 2.6L V8 with SPICA mechanical fuel injection

Power: 200 hp @ 6,500 rpm

Torque: 220 Nm @ 4,750 rpm

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Drive: Rear-wheel drive

0–60 mph: 7.6 seconds

Top Speed: 220 km/h

Length: 4,220 mm

Width: 1,703 mm

Height: 1,178 mm

Weight: 1,320 kg

Exterior Color: Oro Metallizzato

Condition: Restored, matching spec, certified

Registration: Swiss registered with valid technical control

Documents & Extras

• Alfa Romeo Classiche Certificate of Authenticity (2019)

• Full restoration invoices from Cicognani, Maxicar, LP, GSG, etc.

• Historic French registration and sale documents from 1974 to 2014

• 13.20A Swiss import and registration documents

• Multiple technical inspections, Swiss conformity papers

• Ownership timeline from 1974 to present

• Hagerty valuation and Classiche file

• Back to Basics restoration records

• Detailed photographic and binder documentation included

Price & Contact

Price: On request

The car is available for private viewing in Switzerland by appointment only.

📩 Contact:

Jeremy Rollet – Drive Vintage

📞 +41 79 928 39 67

📧 [email protected]