1971 Alfa Romeo Montreal

AR 1426330roadItaly

Engine: 2.6L DOHC V8 with mechanical fuel injection, ~200 bhp
Colour: White

The Alfa Romeo Montreal is a low-volume grand tourer produced between 1971 and 1975, styled by Marcello Gandini at Bertone and derived from concept vehicles shown at the 1967 Montreal World's Fair. Only 3,925 were built, each powered by a detuned derivative of the Tipo 33 Stradale's twin-cam V-8. Chassis AR 1426330 underwent a thorough cosmetic and mechanical restoration overseen by marque specialists, and presents in white over grey with rare factory air conditioning.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$110,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
2011 →Acquisition unknown
John Ling
partial documentation
Longtime Pebble Beach judge who located the car in late 2011 and arranged a full cosmetic restoration along with a mechanical rebuild by the Silverstone Company in Waukesha, Wisconsin; Scott Grundfor oversaw final assembly and detailing.
2013 →Private sale
Current consignor
partial documentation
An enthusiast with a background in historic racing and concours events who sought a high-quality example of the model; addressed minor items including brake disc resurfacing, mirror additions, and air conditioning conversion to R134a.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2011Restoration
Silverstone Company
Comprehensive cosmetic restoration combined with a sympathetic mechanical rebuild; final assembly, completion, and detailing overseen by Scott Grundfor.
Work initiated after the car was found by John Ling in late 2011; Scott Grundfor responsible for final assembly and finish.
2013
Mechanical
Minor remedial work carried out by the new owner: brake discs resurfaced, proper side-view mirrors fitted, and air conditioning system converted to R134a refrigerant.

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