1971 Alfa Romeo GTA-R by Alfaholics

AR1256749roadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 2.0L DOHC Twin Spark inline-four, twin 45mm Weber carburetors, 3D-mapped ignition, 200+ bhp
Colour: Dark blue

Alfaholics GTA-R number 009 is a ground-up restomod constructed by the Bristol-based specialist Alfaholics on a 1971 Alfa Romeo 105-series Giulia platform. Built to the original owner's specification, it features a hand-formed aluminium body, carbon composite panels, a bespoke twin-spark engine producing over 200 bhp, in-house five-speed gearbox, adjustable race-derived suspension, and a fully trimmed cabin with air conditioning and power steering. Believed to be the first complete Alfaholics in-house GTA-R build offered at public auction.

Ownership

2025-05-04Auction sale
Sold US$350,000
Bonhams catalogue lot →
Date unknownFactory delivery
Original commission owner
partial documentation
Car was specified and built to this owner's personal requirements, including the full aluminum body, power steering, air conditioning, and interior trim choices.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Alfaholics
Complete ground-up build by Alfaholics on a 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia bodyshell, incorporating a full aluminium GTA-style body, carbon bonnet and boot lid, in-house built and mapped Twin Spark engine, bespoke five-speed gearbox with limited-slip differential, adjustable trackday suspension with titanium hardware, six-pot front and billet rear brake calipers, hydraulic power steering, air conditioning, and a fully appointed cabin with red leather, Alcantara, and Wilton wool carpets.
Each GTA-R build is reported to require approximately 3,000 hours to complete; this is the ninth in-house build produced by the firm.

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