1972 Alfaromeo Montreal Signal Red

This 1972 a eo real is an Italian exotic seldom seen in , since it was not officially sold here. Despite the model’s name, the car was not sold in da, either. a built just over 3,900 from 1970-1975. The model’s name stemmed from the original concept car’s debut at the 1967 International and iversal Exposition in real, also known as Expo 67. The design was by Marcello dini at Carrozzeria Bertone. The real was based on the a eo GTV coupe chassis with its coil-sprung live rear axle. tead of the GTV’s four-cylinder engine, though, the real got a 2.6-liter DOHC dry-sump V8 derived from a’s Tipo 33 racing V8. 

The seller reports acquiring the car about five years ago. One source estimates that there may be about 100 reals in the U.S. The seller says this car had been repainted in nal d from its original orange. While the front cloth-upholstered seats might appear to be a mismatch for the black vinyl interior, they are correct for the car. One of the real’s distinct design elements, the slatted grilles over the headlights, would retract when the headlights were on. These proved troublesome and are disabled on this car. The lights still function properly.

• The 2.6-liter DOHC V8 was rated at 197 hp at 6,500 rpm and 173 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm.
• The seller says the engine is original.
• The ZF 5-speed manual was the only transmission offered.
• The vehicle has not suffered body damage, per the seller.
• der previous ownership, the car was repainted nal d from its original orange.
• A previous online auction listing noted the front valance was refinished under current ownership.
• The seller notes the car has the real ies 1 exterior door handles.
• The interior appears in good overall condition.
• The cloth front seats are correct for the car.
• A wood-rimmed steering wheel is installed.
• The original rear seat luggage straps are present.
• The original Bertone radio block-off panel is in the dash.
• The 14-inch Campagnolo wheels have 195/70 Michelin MXV4 tires.
• The car is equipped with power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes.
• For perspective, the real is about the size of a Datsun 240Z.

• The original air conditioning system was removed and is included with the car.
• The original steering wheel comes with the sale.
• The seller will include a service log, some service records, and two sets of keys.

• The headlight cover vacuum actuators were removed; headlights still function.
• A small imperfection above the driver’s side rocker panel was treated with shield T-9.
• Some small paint bubbles remain in that area.
• The hood appears shows uneven gaps.
• Photos show corrosion on some exhaust and suspension components.
• The included photos show a small dashboard crack.
• The cigarette lighter and windshield wiper controller were removed, per a previous online auction.

• This 1972 a eo real is among about 100 estimated to be in the U.S.
• About 3,900 reals were made from 1970-1975.
• The body design was by Marcello dini, working for Bertone.
• The real’s V8 was derived from an a eo racing engine.
• This car has a repaint but retains much originality elsewhere.
• The stated needs are cosmetic and do not affect driving.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean land title in his name. Rarely seen in the U.S. or da, where the car was never officially sold, this 1972 a eo real has a designer pedigree and an engine derived from a eo’s racing program in the day. It is presented as ready to drive and show.