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Chassis no: AR* AR0001323
Exterior colour: Azurro Le Mans
Interior colour: Cignale Maremma
Some cars are more than just a car. This is one. Not only because it has the unique Le Mans blue colour, but also the story itself how it ended up in Norway. Here you can buy yourself a piece of car history, or a car adventure if you like.
All Alfa Bertone coupés are special cars that provide an insane amount of driving pleasure for reasonable money. They are reliable and easy to own. Everything you need in terms of parts can be ordered from England and you have them at your home after just three days.
HISTORY
The blue car was sold new in Rome in January 1975. It was imported by the legendary Norwegian manager Arild Skrindo (dePress, Imperiet) in 1999. He bought it from a farmer outside Rome who was required to drill for water and therefore needed the money. The always enthusiastic Skrindo was then living in Trastevere in Rome. Skrindo is a spontaneous guy. After a possibly somewhat enthusiastic car drive, the car ended up skidding in front of a Catholic procession. Fortunately, the local bishop Skrindo's enthusiasm for the Alfa Romeo took part and blessed it there and then. Skrindo believed that this was the reason why, in his ownership, he could drive round trip Rome - Oslo 8 times without a single problem! In 2001, Skrindo decided it was time for another Italian thoroughbred (in the form of a Fiat Dino with a Ferrari mechanic), and Bertonen got a place in Andreas Engesvik's garage. This was before he achieved international recognition as a furniture designer and had just graduated from the School of Arts and Crafts. Engesvik had the car for 21 years and cared for it like his own child. After using it more or less every season, the car received a light restoration in 2017. History repeated itself, and the Alfa was sold in 2022 to make way for a Ferrari. Now it's your turn to take part in the adventure that started in early 1975. As you can see, this is more than "just a car".
The car comes with the original registration plate from ROMA and a full binder with receipts and history. This is a well-documented car. It comes with 2 sets of keys, original jack, spare wheel, extra set of signs (correct for the period) in aluminium, original user manual (book), various manuals, various parts.
BODYWORK
Painted in original colour Azurro Le Mans in 2017. Interior in original colour - Maremma Cignale and finish. A very nice and not least rare colour combination. The car is as good above as under 6 years after the restoration (See pictures).
ENGINE
Modified engine (2.0) with liners and high compression pistons from Paul Spruell, compression 11.0 : 1, aluminum flywheel, AP racing clutch, 45 mm intake valves, high performance cams from Kent and Cat Cams, new 45 mm Weber carburetors (152), high performance valve springs and chains, Pipercross air filter, electronic 123 Tune distributor (programmable), oil pump, water pump, exhaust valves, new cam followers, engine mounts, carburettor mounts in aluminium, new coil, high performance head gasket, high performance cam chains (ISIS), new AFR gauge (not fitted ), a selection of new nozzles, low-speed nozzles are included, all rubber hoses for cooling and fuel are new. Newly overhauled bottom with new bearings, polished, balanced crankshaft, plane ground and ported top, new valve guides, milling of valve seats, installation of shorts, and more carried out by Sarpsborg Motorverksted. Assembly of top and bottom, shims of valves and overlap/timing carried out by engine guru Bjørn Ivar Iversen. The engine is dynoed to 150 HP - on a rolling road. Dyno papers come with the car.
DRIVE
Newly overhauled gearbox, syncro rings, replaced reverse gear, shifting fork, carried out by Odd Svendby. Newly overhauled LSD differential with 40% engagement, carried out by Hans Rune Horne
WHEELS
GTA replica wheels Heinbrand ET 39 - with Pirelli Cinturato CN 36 (From Longstone UK)
UNDERCARRIAGE
Handling kit from Alfaholics – Fast street/trackday – stronger springs (slightly lowered), strong stabilizer bar. Alfaholics 2.5` sports exhaust in stainless steel
New brake discs, calipers, shock absorbers, fuel tank, splash guards in aluminium, castor struts, camber struts, end ball joints, ball bearings, bushings in rear wishbones, bushings in T-bar.
INTERIOR
New door sides, mat set, boot mat set, roof covering, all rubber strips, heater register, fan motor, new noise insulation in floor and torpedo wall. Seats reupholstered approximately 10 years ago, dashboard is without cracks, new veneer in the dashboard, safety belts in the back seat, new safety belts in front, new handbrake cable, new rebound straps at the back.
OTHER
New windscreen wiper motor, windscreen, rubber strips front and rear window, pressure tested radiator, new lights, front and rear wheel bearings, handbrake cables, speedometer cables and tachometer cables, stainless steel wheel bolts, newly overhauled auxiliary auger, new cross drive axle, new hoses ventilation in dashboard, new rubber strips on doors, boot lid gasket, new oil on engine and differential.
Bumpers without dents, trim strips exterior in stainless steel are all complete and fine (no dents) and freshly polished. Door hinges have been newly overhauled and both doors close well, with new quality door strips that have been fitted correctly. The doors close well and have a nice panel gap.
CONCLUSION
This is one of the absolute best examples of Alfa Bertone we have had in our workshop. Here you can buy a beautiful and classic Alfa ready for use. The car puts a smile on your face every time you go for a drive, and all people, young and old, love the car.
The Alfa is 48 years old, so we want the buyer to have knowledge of cars and understand that the car is sold without any form of warranty. We take the time to go through the car with you. That way, there are no misunderstandings or boring incidents afterwards.
We prefer telephone contact due to heavy work pressure. Mail or SMS without full name / telephone number will not be answered. An agreement is made for an inspection in advance.
Contact us here
Chassis no: AR* AR0001323
Exterior colour: Azurro Le Mans
Interior colour: Cignale Maremma
Some cars are more than just a car. This is one. Not only because it has the unique Le Mans blue colour, but also the story itself how it ended up in Norway. Here you can buy yourself a piece of car history, or a car adventure if you like.
All Alfa Bertone coupés are special cars that provide an insane amount of driving pleasure for reasonable money. They are reliable and easy to own. Everything you need in terms of parts can be ordered from England and you have them at your home after just three days.
HISTORY
The blue car was sold new in Rome in January 1975. It was imported by the legendary Norwegian manager Arild Skrindo (dePress, Imperiet) in 1999. He bought it from a farmer outside Rome who was required to drill for water and therefore needed the money. The always enthusiastic Skrindo was then living in Trastevere in Rome. Skrindo is a spontaneous guy. After a possibly somewhat enthusiastic car drive, the car ended up skidding in front of a Catholic procession. Fortunately, the local bishop Skrindo's enthusiasm for the Alfa Romeo took part and blessed it there and then. Skrindo believed that this was the reason why, in his ownership, he could drive round trip Rome - Oslo 8 times without a single problem! In 2001, Skrindo decided it was time for another Italian thoroughbred (in the form of a Fiat Dino with a Ferrari mechanic), and Bertonen got a place in Andreas Engesvik's garage. This was before he achieved international recognition as a furniture designer and had just graduated from the School of Arts and Crafts. Engesvik had the car for 21 years and cared for it like his own child. After using it more or less every season, the car received a light restoration in 2017. History repeated itself, and the Alfa was sold in 2022 to make way for a Ferrari. Now it's your turn to take part in the adventure that started in early 1975. As you can see, this is more than "just a car".
The car comes with the original registration plate from ROMA and a full binder with receipts and history. This is a well-documented car. It comes with 2 sets of keys, original jack, spare wheel, extra set of signs (correct for the period) in aluminium, original user manual (book), various manuals, various parts.
BODYWORK
Painted in original colour Azurro Le Mans in 2017. Interior in original colour - Maremma Cignale and finish. A very nice and not least rare colour combination. The car is as good above as under 6 years after the restoration (See pictures).
ENGINE
Modified engine (2.0) with liners and high compression pistons from Paul Spruell, compression 11.0 : 1, aluminum flywheel, AP racing clutch, 45 mm intake valves, high performance cams from Kent and Cat Cams, new 45 mm Weber carburetors (152), high performance valve springs and chains, Pipercross air filter, electronic 123 Tune distributor (programmable), oil pump, water pump, exhaust valves, new cam followers, engine mounts, carburettor mounts in aluminium, new coil, high performance head gasket, high performance cam chains (ISIS), new AFR gauge (not fitted ), a selection of new nozzles, low-speed nozzles are included, all rubber hoses for cooling and fuel are new. Newly overhauled bottom with new bearings, polished, balanced crankshaft, plane ground and ported top, new valve guides, milling of valve seats, installation of shorts, and more carried out by Sarpsborg Motorverksted. Assembly of top and bottom, shims of valves and overlap/timing carried out by engine guru Bjørn Ivar Iversen. The engine is dynoed to 150 HP - on a rolling road. Dyno papers come with the car.
DRIVE
Newly overhauled gearbox, syncro rings, replaced reverse gear, shifting fork, carried out by Odd Svendby. Newly overhauled LSD differential with 40% engagement, carried out by Hans Rune Horne
WHEELS
GTA replica wheels Heinbrand ET 39 - with Pirelli Cinturato CN 36 (From Longstone UK)
UNDERCARRIAGE
Handling kit from Alfaholics – Fast street/trackday – stronger springs (slightly lowered), strong stabilizer bar. Alfaholics 2.5` sports exhaust in stainless steel
New brake discs, calipers, shock absorbers, fuel tank, splash guards in aluminium, castor struts, camber struts, end ball joints, ball bearings, bushings in rear wishbones, bushings in T-bar.
INTERIOR
New door sides, mat set, boot mat set, roof covering, all rubber strips, heater register, fan motor, new noise insulation in floor and torpedo wall. Seats reupholstered approximately 10 years ago, dashboard is without cracks, new veneer in the dashboard, safety belts in the back seat, new safety belts in front, new handbrake cable, new rebound straps at the back.
OTHER
New windscreen wiper motor, windscreen, rubber strips front and rear window, pressure tested radiator, new lights, front and rear wheel bearings, handbrake cables, speedometer cables and tachometer cables, stainless steel wheel bolts, newly overhauled auxiliary auger, new cross drive axle, new hoses ventilation in dashboard, new rubber strips on doors, boot lid gasket, new oil on engine and differential.
Bumpers without dents, trim strips exterior in stainless steel are all complete and fine (no dents) and freshly polished. Door hinges have been newly overhauled and both doors close well, with new quality door strips that have been fitted correctly. The doors close well and have a nice panel gap.
CONCLUSION
This is one of the absolute best examples of Alfa Bertone we have had in our workshop. Here you can buy a beautiful and classic Alfa ready for use. The car puts a smile on your face every time you go for a drive, and all people, young and old, love the car.
The Alfa is 48 years old, so we want the buyer to have knowledge of cars and understand that the car is sold without any form of warranty. We take the time to go through the car with you. That way, there are no misunderstandings or boring incidents afterwards.
We prefer telephone contact due to heavy work pressure. Mail or SMS without full name / telephone number will not be answered. An agreement is made for an inspection in advance.
Contact us here
