CLASSIC CARS
The auction will be held in the context of a fascinating post-industrial building in Turin. The catalogue includes well over thirty collectible cars of recent production (from the end of the 1960’s to the beginning of the 2000’s) destined for a young and laid-back public, as well as various lots of automotive memorabilia including important workshop discoveries, essential for those who want original and exact spare parts for their collectible cars.
Alfa Romeo Montreal (estimate 70,000-90,000 Euro)
Purchased in May 1971 by a physician from Pescara who, before collecting it, commissioned the dealership to re-trim the seats in leather (an option not available at the time). After a few years it the car was purchased by the owner of a shoe factory in the province of Chieti. Used as a "holiday car", the Montreal remained in his possession until the end of 2014, when it passed to a collector from London (the reason that its exportation was prohibited, and it no longer has the original license plates). Shortly after the purchase, the new owner commissioned a total restoration of the car, entrusting the overhaul to Italian specialists (Back to Basics Classics).
In particular: Body/Interior/Electricals
the body has been completely stripped down to the metal, small repairs have been made where required (it was in incredibly good shape) and it has been repainted in its original color.
all sealings have been completely replaced with material purchased from Cicognani
the Campagnolo magnesium rims have been restored and repainted using the corresponding Alfa color code
the tires are new
most of the decorations and upholstery have been recovered and restored, only a few have been replaced
the interiors have been sanitized, treated and restored. Only the removable floor mats have been reproduced
the electrical system has been thoroughly inspected to ensure that every single component is working
Mechanics
complete overhaul of the engine and Spica injection
radiator cleaning with replacement of hoses and oil cooler repair
heating tap replacement
exhaust terminals replacement
clutch pump and repeater replacement
brakes and steering overhauled
full suspension restoration with the replacement of silent blocks, bushings and tie rods
reinforcement of the body area which the rack and pinion assembly is bolted (one of the weaknesses of the Montreal, it tends to collapse)
The Montreal is accompanied by an Alfa Romeo Storiche certificate, ASI certification and paperwork, original vehicle number plate (for collecting purposes only) and all required paperwork for re-registration in any country withinin the European Union (Italy included).