Lately, there’s been a rash of absolute basketcase Alfa Romeos fluttering around eBay, craigslist and other sites. It sort of grinds my gears that, like a dilapidated death trap of a house selling in a Boston neighborhood for $650K, rusty Alfas still demand a pricey following. This example, on the other hand, I would totally buy. It’s from the high desert climate of Colorado and looks just like an old vintage car should look that still has some life to give but isn’t held together with rapidly chipping paint. Find this survivor GTV here on eBay with bidding over $8K and the reserve unmet.

This is a two-owner 1972 example that remained with the last owner since 1976. The GTV was parked in 1985 and has been sitting ever since. Despite this prolonged hibernation, the body remains largely straight with faded paint, good glass, uncracked lenses and its pretty chrome bumpers still attached. The seller notes it retains the desirable “….Campangolo Turbine wheels in nice condition.” All badges are present and the car looks delightfully stock, as many of these end up modified with stiffer suspensions and Panasports swapped in. It’s great to see the vintage Colorado plates, too.

Usually, dry climates like Colorado’s can lead to ample sun exposure if the car is parked on some vast plain, but I’m guessing this Alfa spent some of its time indoors. The interior just looks tired from use, not from prolonged sun exposure. The bucket seats look usable as-is, and the door panel just likely needs some fresh clips. The steering wheel is pure Alfa and thankfully hasn’t been swapped out for an aftermarket three-spoke. Carpets look serviceable and the door jambs reveal matching paint and hardware that hasn’t been painted over.

The report from the seller on the Alfa’s health underhood is encouraging: “The engine in the car does run, and has quite healthy compression numbers. So healthy in-fact, we suspect the engine was rebuilt not long before the car ended up sitting.” However, it is noted that the engine plate is blank, which may indicate the GTV received a factory replacement engine not long after it was sold new, so whether that affects the car’s provenance or value in a meaningful way could be worth discussing. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Patrick S. for the find.