Chassis No. AR1428608

Engine No. AR00564 90855

The Alfa Romeo Certificate of Origin records this Montreal was built on 29 October 1973 and dispatched to Brussels, Belgium, where it was sold on 6 November 1973. Shortly thereafter, the car was brought to France in 1975, where it stayed until it was registered in the United Kingdom in October 2016. Previous research indicates that the car was completely restored, with the bodywork refinished in its originally specified shade of AR 826 Oro Metallizzato (Metallic Gold), while the interior was reupholstered in black leather and tan carpeting with black binding. It is also indicated that the alloy 2.6-liter V8 received a thorough rebuild, which was confirmed with an exceptional cylinder leakage test performed in November 2020.

In July 2020, the car was brought to Alfa specialists at Super Engineering Ltd in Hertfordshire, England, for a significant service and refinement. This work included servicing the engine with numerous new seals and gaskets. Work on the ignition system included replacing the spark plugs with new wires, cap, and rotor. The suspension received new bushings and wheel bearings while the brakes were serviced. Countless small trim items were corrected, with refinished parts as part of the restorative effort. In total, 272 hours were spent on the Montreal from December 2019 through June 2020, with a detailed recounting found in the digital history file. After competition, the car was acquired by the current owner and imported to the U.S. in 2020.

Once in the U.S., the car was taken to Automotive Restorations of Stratford, Connecticut, for a comprehensive service and evaluation in November 2020 that concluded the car needed final tuning and detailing for the completion of its restoration. Starting with the drivetrain, the cooling system received a new radiator, cooling fan, and oil cooler hoses while the valves were adjusted before tuning the SPICA fuel injection system, and several incorrect fasteners were replaced. Worn synchros prompted a complete overhaul of the transmission. It is noted that the front brakes have been upgraded with Alfaholic's four-piston front calipers for improved braking performance. Suspension and steering work saw the steering box adjusted for play and resealed. Inside the car, the interior benefits from restored gauges and a period-correct radio installed in the restored dashboard. Trim work, seals, and other fasteners were replaced throughout the car to bring it back to the same condition as new, bringing the total investment of this project to nearly 250 hours and $60,000. As a result, this well-sorted example offers a truly compelling case for those in the market to revisit their ambitions of owning a V8-powered 1970s hand-built Italian sports car.