Between the long-term restoration projects we’ve been working through and a certain pandemic, it’s been a while since we’ve found the time to head to a classic auction. However, we’ve sold a few cars recently, freeing up some space and, besides, there was a certain boomerang-tail-lighted beauty drawing us in to this sale.
First up, let’s get something clear, while this is technically a “How To” guide - please don’t use this as a step-by-step walkthrough to replacing the cambelt on your own Alfa V6 engine. Not unless you have a high level of mechanical experience and a decent selection of tools (at the very least a ramp!) at your disposal. Changing a Busso’s timing belt is no mean feat, even for trained professionals.
The how-to guide for a home hobbyist wishing to undertake this task could be delivered in just a single word: don’t!
With the Alfa Romeo 916 GTV and Spider models now rightfully recognised as modern classics, their values have suitably strengthened over the past few years. At the pinnacle of this rocketing trajectory is their very rare spin-off, the GTV Cup. This striking limited edition appears to be the car any Alfa-ccionado wants to add to their collection right now.
Having sold three examples ourselves in 2017 (#27, #45 and #89), #80 living two doors down from us with Nick Harper and several other owners entrusting the maintenance of their Cups to the specialists here in Norwich's Little Italy, we're in an unusually fortunate position to know these sought after cars inside-out.
We explain below the myth and mystery behind the GTV Cup and give a few pointers for any potential purchaser to look out for.
