NO RESERVE - 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 2000

On Aug-03-20 at 07:39:58 PDT, seller added the following information:

Update...
It seems that once a bid has been placed that the posted “Buy it Now” option is automatically removed. I don’t understand that logic, but here we are.
The minimum bid has been met, so the car will sell. There is no invisible reserve. Good luck!

On Aug-04-20 at 15:44:20 PDT, seller added the following information:

Correction to the mileage. Correct mileage is 113.690

When I was chasing the various gauge issues, the fuel level was intermittent. Although I could have fixed it, I ended up buying a better looking center gauge pod. When I jotted down the mileage, I used what is showing on the new pod, but I still have the original and it shows 13.690. Thus, my estimate of 113,690

On Aug-04-20 at 20:42:04 PDT, seller added the following information:

I've just posted a letter from a previous owner discussing the car's history during his, and his father's, ownership. If it's too hard to read, I can respond with specific info.
It means the engine, Spica pump, and a variety of items were replaced only about 31,000 miles ago. The rebuild included port-matching head to intake, with slight enlargement, Hatings rings, stiffer valve springs, modern silicone valves seals, etc.
The clutch was replaced in 2005, although mileage is not shown on the invoice. Also in 05, the transaxle got new 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear synchros and sleeves, plus several dog teeth, new seals, trans mounts, and shift linkage got the Shankel "SureShift".
Sway bar is from a Milano. Watts linkage and de Dion bushings were replaced during this time.
Air conditioning has been fitted with a rotary type compressor, but as noted, is not currently in service. Alternator is a higher-amp unit from a GTV6.
ALSO!!! Today, I reinstalled the windshield washer stuff, with a new motor. Sprays very well, although the Alfa nozzles could use some tweaking. I've got them hitting the windshield. Mostly. :)
I've been asked about returning it to California smog check condition. According to Larry Jr, at APE, he has the stuff to return it to OE condition. With the relatively fresh overhaul, and good valve stem seals, I can't imagine it would be too hard to make it smog legal. However, I'm not going to do that, and cannot guarantee the outcome. The exhaust manifold, hot air shroud, filter, and various attachments and brackets all appear to be in place. It'll need a pump, piping manifold, and whatever else to make it look right. It was updated with a Marelliplex distributor and coil, so not sure if that's a factor. My records show a fresh catalytic converter not terribly long ago.
For what it's worth, I can just lean through the window, twist and key, and it fires right up, idling perfectly.

On Aug-05-20 at 07:20:04 PDT, seller added the following information:

A potential bidder wrote with a couple of questions.
There is no vibration from the driveline at all. Delightfully smooth. The gearbox and shift linkage is smooth and unambiguous. In all respects, this is a delightful car to drive.
He asked, “if you were to keep the car, what is the next thing you would address?” I thought about that. If it was, indeed, in consideration of my grandson driving it, I’d take one more round of TA and FCS adjustment to improve the hot start behavior. I’ve learned the car, and have no real trouble with it, but as a car mechanic, he’s a better trombone player. On the other hand, if it was in expectation of me being the regular driver, I’d get the AC working. It can be bloody hot in northern Nevada.
The next thing already scheduled is a visit to an alignment shop next Wednesday. The steering wheel isn’t perfectly centered while driving, and that annoys me. No pull left or right. Just needs adjusting.

On Aug-06-20 at 11:41:44 PDT, seller added the following information:

Update Thursday, August 6
An interested party asked if the car had ever been registered in California. I made another dash through the stack of papers, and found that yes, it was registered in CA.
At this point, I think we can track the car from when it had about 35,000 miles, and was bought by a father-son pair in Tucson. They kept the car until about 105,000 miles, and had the engine, clutch, and other stuff done between about 88,000 miles and when they sold it in 2005.

At that point, it appears the car went to California, where it stayed until 2016.

Then, it was sold to a fellow who had houses in both Arizona and Washington state. It stayed in AZ most of the time, but it had moved to near Seattle not long before he offered it for sale, and I bought it.
The records are certainly not complete nor meticulous, but they do provide something of a story-arc, showing regular maintenance about the time one would expect an Alfetta to have needed that maintenance. Some cars at 20+ years old just get dumped when larger expenses appear, but this car was kept alive.
There is a record of it having failed a smog test in CA in May of 2005, but then a subsequent test on 7/21/05 when it passed. There are numerous receipts during that time for repairs and parts, including a new catalytic converter.
So, it seems to have been in continued use in CA for several years.
I'm not sure who or when the smog items were removed, but am guessing that would have been after 2016 when the car left California. I don't think it would be insurmountable at all to get the full smog kit reinstalled, but I'll leave that for the California owner to tend to. Most, or possibly all, other states would not require this.
Shortly after I bought the car I picked up a Euro-spec exhaust manifold with dual outlets rather than the smog-equipped single-outlet on it now. So - if you're in California, you can probably achieve smog compliance. If you live elsewhere, you can probably continue to tweak the car for more excitement. Although I've driven a GTV6 (a new dealer demo), I've never driven another Alfetta. This one is an impressive handling car. The engine, even at 4,750' altitude where I live, is quite potent.