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Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV Tipo 105
One of the most iconic Italian sports coupes is the gorgeous Alfa Romeo Giulia Coupe, which people often called the Tipo 105 Coupe for its chassis code. This was a Bertone designed two-door version of the legendary Giulia sedan, which was Alfa’s main model during the ’60s. Thanks to its styling, details and racing success, the Alfa Giulia Coupe became a separate model and not just a coupe version of a mass-produced sedan.
Alfa introduced it in 1963 under the name Giulia Sprint GT. And this little Alfa stunned the car world with its sculptured lines and perfect stance. Under the hood was a small 1.6-liter four-cylinder twin-cam engine with the advertised 105 HP. The Tipo 105 had a live rear axle and four-wheel disc brakes, which was unheard of in the mid-60’s. Over the years, the power grew to 1.8-liters and 2.0-liters in later models.
The final versions are recognizable with four headlights, wider tail lights and the 2000 GTV badge. Those cars have 136 HP and glorious soundtrack thanks to a high revving, all alloy engine. For a while, Alfa Romeo Tipo 105 Coupes were affordable, but in recent years, the price spike has affected this model. Despite getting more expensive, they are still affordable. So for around $30,000, you can find this little Italian gem that they often call “The Poor Man’s Ferrari.”