1970 Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1300
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Highlights
- Pretty and original 1300 GT Junior
- Original service book and documentation
- Will require light recommissioning
- Generally very smart and in good order
The Appeal
Styled by legendary designer Giorgetto Giugiaro when he was only 19 years old as the definition of a “young man’s sports coupé”, the Alfa Romeo GT Junior became one of the most desirable cars of the late Sixties and early Seventies and is adored by collectors today as a result.
The ‘Tipo 105’ came with a 1,290cc version of the legendary Alfa Twin Cam engine, which was surprisingly eager and sounded fantastic. Early models such as this one, with their sharply scalloped bonnet, are known as the ‘Scalino’ models, meaning ‘letter box’ in reference to the slot-shaped air intake above the grille, and are among the most cherished.
It’s a model that is going through a bit of a purple patch right now in terms of its popularity, its appeal being just as strong to younger enthusiasts as it is to those who are fuelled by nostalgia. The romance of the Alfa Romeo badge, coupled to those drop-dead gorgeous lines, all count in its favour.
This one is an original UK car – a rare thing, as most of them fell by the wayside at a fairly early age due to corrosion issues. It’s offered for sale as a project, in need of some gentle recommissioning, having been parked up for nearly four years since the owner’s passing. He was a former garage owner specialising in Italian classic cars, and the Alfa is offered for sale by his family in the hope it is once again loved and enjoyed.
Whilst in very smart overall condition, the vendor wishes to point out that the car is currently a non-runner, though it was in regular use until her father’s passing and shouldn’t need any major work to return it to running order.
The History and Paperwork
- Tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt
- Bereavement sale
- Previously owned by well-known London-based Italian car specialist and maintained by him
- Original GT Junior handbook
- Alfa Romeo Service Coupon book
The Condition
- Smart overall condition with some minor cosmetic attention required
- Generally good chrome and trim
- Repainted in original white – older restoration
- All correct badges
- Mazak door handles in good, fully working condition
- Rust bubbles forming under paint and on both door bottoms
- Some very minor rust bubbles on front valance
- Surface rust to underside components
- Black vinyl seats in excellent order
- Good carpets
- Tidy headlining with minor staining
- Wooden dash with stainless steel details
- Original twin-spoke sports steering wheel
- Crack-free dashboard
- Very clean and presentable luggage area
- Aftermarket JVC CD player
- Factory sunroof
- Alfa Romeo stainless steel kickplates
The Mechanics
- 1,290cc twin-cam engine
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- All-round disc brakes and independent front suspension
- Previously well-maintained by Italian car specialist
- Currently a non-runner due to a lack of spark
- According to the vendor, the car potentially requires a new fuel tank
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1970
- Make Alfa Romeo
- Model GT Junior
- Colour White
- Odometer 81,290 Miles
- Engine size 1290
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Wilstead
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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- duncan-•••• £8,000 05/05/24
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