The body of the Alfa Romeo GT Bertone determines the shape, stability and value retention of the closed coupé and is the basis for a safe and cleanly standing vehicle. As a manufacturer, supplier and spare parts specialist for classic Alfa Romeo parts, we carry the body parts for all versions of the Bertone, from the Giulia Sprint GT via the GT Junior and the 1750 GTV through to the 2000 GTV. As front, rear and add-on parts differ between the versions and years, the correct assignment to the series and the year is decisive. Ordering by the Bertone name alone easily leads to unsuitable parts and avoidable returns, whereas stating version and year allows a reliable selection. The following overview shows how the product groups of the body relate to one another. The sheet metal parts are treated as one section of the body and not as a separate topic. As the Bertone is a closed coupé with rear seats, a stable floor group, firm sills and clean wheel arches have a particular importance.
Model and series reference
On the GT Bertone the body depends on the version and the year. The Giulia Sprint GT appeared in 1963, the GT 1300 Junior in 1966, the 1750 GTV from 1968 and the 2000 GTV from 1971, in each case as a closed coupé with rear seats. The early stepped front differs from the later flush front, and individual add-on parts such as front panel, grille and trim parts follow the version. Floor group, sills and individual repair panels were used over several years but differ depending on standing or hanging pedals and on the number of seat-rail holes. Anyone who knows the version and the year of their Bertone can compile front panel, fenders, sills, floor panels, longitudinal members and repair panels precisely and without wrong orders. The version, the pedal layout and the year are decisive in the selection of the body parts. Anyone who knows these points on their vehicle exactly can assign the matching parts reliably and extend them step by step. As many panels are matched to one another in shape and fixing, coherent areas should be regarded and selected together.
Shared across the range or model dependent
The body of the Bertone follows the closed coupé shape with rear seats and differs clearly from that of the open Spider and the four-door saloon. It would be wrong to assume that body panels are freely interchangeable between Spider, GT Bertone and Giulia, since shape, wheelbase and arrangement depend on the body. Within the Bertone versions front and add-on parts differ above all, while floor group and sills are similar over longer periods. Common over several years are many floor panels and repair panels, but the exact version and the fixing points follow the pedal layout and the year. Anyone wishing to use panels from another stock or a donor vehicle should therefore check carefully whether they suit the version and the year of the Bertone, since front and floor group in particular were changed over the years. So the floor group is similar over longer periods, but the visible front and add-on parts follow the respective version and the year.
Part types and product groups
The range of the body is divided into several groups. The sheet metal parts include the front panel, the front-end frame, the bonnet, the front fenders left and right, the floor panels, the sills, the doors, the side parts and the rear end. Added to this are repair panels for the areas at the A-pillar and B-pillar, partial replacement panels for fenders as well as bulkhead panels, longitudinal members and the seat-rail mount in the floor area. The pedal panel and the holding frame of the pedal box also belong to the body area with standing pedals and are designed in a year-dependent way there. There are also small parts and fixings, which are easily overlooked during a restoration but are important for a clean and stable body. On the closed coupé the sills, the floor panels, the wheel arches and the end tips in particular are at risk of rust and are frequently renewed during a restoration. These groups cover the entire body from the front via floor and sills through to the rear and can be selected by version and year, so that a step-by-step restoration remains easy to plan and individual panels can be replaced one after another.
Differences by year, series or version
The most important difference lies between the versions and in the pedal layout. The early stepped front of the first-series 1750 GTV differs from the later flush front, and front panel, grille and trim parts follow the respective version. With the floor panels there are versions for standing and for hanging pedals as well as rear floor panels with a different number of seat-rail holes, separated by the years up to 1965, from 1965 to 1969 and from 1970, which makes precise selection important. Longitudinal members and repair panels are also different depending on the year. Anyone ordering parts should therefore state version, year and the pedal layout so that front, floor and add-on parts match. Even with apparently similar panels a close look is worthwhile, because small differences in shape, hole pattern and fixing decide whether a part fits without major adaptation. Anyone repairing the body should therefore choose the panels matching the version and the year rather than mixing parts of different years.
Notes on selection
For a reliable selection it is advisable to determine the version and the year of the Bertone before ordering, to check the pedal layout and to narrow down the affected area precisely. A photo of the damage and the surrounding panel eases the precise assignment and avoids queries when ordering. With repair panels it should be checked whether a partial replacement or a complete panel is more sensible, as smaller areas at the wheel arch, A-pillar, B-pillar or end tip can often be replaced specifically. With mixed stock from several sources a comparison with the series-correct version is worthwhile so that shape, hole pattern and fit are right and later rework is avoided. Anyone extensively repairing the body should plan front, floor, sills and rear together from the start and select them to match the version and the year. As a manufacturer and spare parts specialist we advise on the correct assignment and supply both original parts and high-quality reproductions in good quality, so that even heavily aged bodies can be fully restored.
Frequently asked questions
Does the front differ between the versions?
Yes. The early stepped front differs from the later flush front, and front panel, grille and trim parts follow the respective version.
What do standing and hanging pedals mean for the floor panels?
The front floor panels and the pedal panel differ depending on standing or hanging pedals, so this detail is important when ordering.
Do Bertone panels also fit Spider or Giulia?
No. Shape, wheelbase and arrangement depend on the body, the panels are model-dependent and not freely interchangeable.
Are there repair panels instead of complete panels?
Yes. For many areas at the A-pillar, B-pillar and fenders there are partial replacement and repair panels.
What details do I need for a reliable order?
Version, year and the pedal layout as well as the precise affected area, if needed supported by a photo.
Do you offer reproductions?
Yes. Alongside original parts we carry high-quality reproductions in good quality, such as front and repair panels, fenders, sills and floor panels.
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