The North American market never saw a 3.0L V6 version of the Alfa Romeo GTV-6, but across the Atlantic, South African customers were offered the opportunity to purchase one of 212 3.0L GTV-6s which were manufactured in the name of homologation for the racing circuit. That offering was a result of a collaboration between Autodelta and Alfa Romeo South America.

The more common version of the GTV-6 3.0L is made possible by an engine swap from an Alfa Milano Verde, or more commonly, the Alfa 164. In comparison to the South American 3.0L V6, the Verde/164 engine features a slightly longer stroke, coming in at 72.6mm vs. the 72.0mm stroke in the 3.0 SA; cylinder bores are a common 93.0mm. The South African engine made use of 6 single Dell'Orto carburetors, whereas the engine-swapped examples usually feature fuel injection.

Year: 1984
Model:  Alfa Romeo GTV-6
Engine: 3.0L V6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  68,000mi
Price: $15,000
Location: Astoria, OR

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Offering this 84' GTV-6, Rust Free, (never had any), original Sacramento Car. Barely Driven since Engine and Trans-axle upgrades and the New Repaint in the Original Metalic Black. Black Leather, Momo Wheels, new tires, Sunroof. Originally AC car, I have all the AC. equip. not installed under hood. 3.0ltr Engine came from Nasko's, 'S" Cams, Shankle Headers. This car sat for years with a Frozen Engine and a missing Trans-axle, thus the swap. 68,k original miles. Clean as a whistle underneath.Too many cars so it has just sat, for years now, after the Engine/ Trans-axle swap, time for someone else to enjoy it. Price Lowered. $15,k Bob Lesher in Astoria Oregon

Keeping these cars on the road is no more difficult than maintaining a 2.5L GTV-6. Most parts are common, save for engine internals and certain gaskets. Small improvements like the Alfa 164 S cams and Shankle headers should wake the new V6 up somewhat too. This example also takes advantage of a Milano LSD transaxle - it could be the 4.10 unit from a Milano Platinum, or it could be a 3.55 unit from a Milano Verde. Both are great options, and the optimal final drive depends on where you drive most often.

This car is priced pretty fairly, as far as relatively low-mileage GTV-6s go. Add in the upgrades, and it's an attractive offering. Hopefully the repaint shows well in person; we're having trouble making out the quality based on these images. The interior is surprisingly nice for a car with leather seats - typically the seams are bursting and the leather dried out on these. You could find a decent Milano Verde for nearly half the asking price of this GTV-6, but you'd lose out on the unique coupe styling and much more inspiring driving position. For some, that alone will be worth the price of entry.

-Graham