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1972 Alfa-Romeo GT Junior - 2. 0 Twin Spark Specification
Registration Number: BAD 99K
Chassis Number: AK* 1295666
Recorded Mileage: 55, 000 miles
- Genuine UK, RHD example
- Uprated to 2. 0 Twin Spark, twin-Weber power
Launched in 1963, the first of Alfa Romeo’s Bertone-styled coupés, the 1. 6-litre Giulia Sprint GT featured classically stylish four-seater coachwork designed by Bertone’s Giorgetto Giugiaro, though this was now manufactured not by Bertone but at Alfa’s new factory at Arese. Beneath the skin, the new two-door coupé utilised the recently introduced 105-Series Giulia TI saloon’s five-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension, coil-sprung live rear axle and (except early cars) all round disc brakes.
The Sprint GT came with 106bhp on tap (up from the TI’s 92bhp courtesy of two twin-choke Weber carburettors), an output sufficient for a top speed of around 112mph. Improvements to the inlet ports characterised the more-powerful (109bhp) engine of the Sprint GTV (or GT Veloce) introduced for 1965. A 1300 model, the GT Junior, arrived in 1966; the range was further extended the following year by the launch of the 1750GTV.
This beautifully presented RHD Alfa Romeo 1300 GT Junior was first supplied in 1972 to its first owner in the Gloucester area. After two years ownership passed to the second keeper, owning the car for many years before passing to its third owner in 2022. This lovely Alfa-Romeo is offered complete with an extensive service history containing all original service books and manuals. Over the years the car has benefited from a number of carefully considered upgrades, with numerous parts supplied by Alfaholics, including its current 14” GTA-style wheels. The engine has been converted to a Twin Spark unit running Weber carburettors, giving the car a wonderfully responsive and characterful driving experience. Further upgrades include an alloy radiator, full stainless-steel exhaust system, also uprated suspension and brakes. The result of these efforts is a very usable and enjoyable GT which retains the character that makes these cars so special. The original Alfa 75 fuel-injection system is included if preferred, as are the original stainless-steel bumpers.
Cosmetically, the car presents incredibly well. The paintwork is lovely, the door shuts clean, and the interior retains its original Alfa Romeo rubber mats. This is a car that has clearly been cherished, with a very appealing combination of originality, history and sympathetic mechanical upgrades. This beautifully presented and genuine UK right-hand-drive example, with excellent history and featuring desirable upgrades, can be enjoyed exactly as it is or developed further as you wish.
