Highlights
- UK market RHD example
- Barely 100 miles covered since purchase in 2021
- Glass out respray completed in 2015
- Recent engine overhaul and new clutch fitted
- Garaged with an indoor cover for paintwork protection
- Significant number of invoices and old MOT certificates included
- Highly original throughout
- New rear brake callipers, discs and pads
The Appeal
Several countries, most notably amongst them Italy, operated a tax system based on engine capacity. This dissuaded buyers on a budget away from larger engines, prompting many manufacturers to launch entry-level versions of their sporting models. This included Alfa Romeo, launching the GT Junior range in 1965. The cars in question were Tipo 105 Bertone Coupés, fitted with smaller versions of Giuseppi Busso's Nord twin-cam, initially a 1300 and then later in 1600cc form. Lighter, and revvier and their 1750 and 2000 counterparts, the more basic GT Juniors are highly sought after amongst enthusiastic drivers. Anybody who's ever driven one will confirm that these are seriously addictive cars.
This 1975 example is something really special. It's a rare right-hand drive UK market example, in highly original condition, even down to the correct steel wheels which so often get swapped out for alloys.
The vendor tells us:
"I bought the car in October 2021. The Brake Master Cylinder and reservoir were replaced, as the brakes were poor. The car has barely covered 100 mile since purchase in 2021 and has been garaged during this time, with an indoor cover for protection of the paintwork. The V5 shows 13 previous owners. Most of the history of the car was provided by the previous owner through a significant number of receipts and old MOT certificates.
"The car speaks for itself. It sounds good, looks good, turns heads. I bought it, as it was an ambition of mine to own one for some time.
This 1975 example is something really special. It's a rare right-hand drive UK market example, in highly original condition, even down to the correct steel wheels which so often get swapped out for alloys.
The vendor tells us:
"I bought the car in October 2021. The Brake Master Cylinder and reservoir were replaced, as the brakes were poor. The car has barely covered 100 mile since purchase in 2021 and has been garaged during this time, with an indoor cover for protection of the paintwork. The V5 shows 13 previous owners. Most of the history of the car was provided by the previous owner through a significant number of receipts and old MOT certificates.
"The car speaks for itself. It sounds good, looks good, turns heads. I bought it, as it was an ambition of mine to own one for some time.
"Unfortunately, I now need to sell it due to various reasons."
The History and Paperwork
- The car was purchased by the current owner in October 2021
- The V5C document shows 13 previous registered keepers
- UK market RHD example
- 54,444 miles indicated
- No service history, but significant number of invoices for repairs and some servicing
- Most of the car's history was provided by the previous owner through a significant number of invoices and old MOT certificates
- Some notes from the previous keeper included in the history file and photographed for the gallery below
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
The Condition
- The car has been garaged with an indoor cover for paintwork protection
- Certain panels have been replaced by previous owners, with both door skins replaced in 2015
- Glass out respray completed in 2015
- Repainted to a good standard in the iconic Alfa red
- Some micro blistering on the bonnet and front wing
- Correct painted steel wheels with hub caps
- The chromework presents well with minimal signs of wear
- Straight and solid-looking bodywork with good panel fit
- All appears in good order underneath, with a layer of underseal applied
- One split in the dashboard
- Minimal wear apparent to the vinyl upholstery
- Smart veneers throughout
- All instruments are working according to the vendor
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre four-cylinder twin-cam - often cited as the most high-revving of all the Nord engines
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Engine stripped and top end overhauled in 2021
- New clutch fitted during engine repairs
- New battery fitted
- Recent fuel pump and rubber hoses replaced
- New brake master cylinder and reservoir fitted
- The brake master cylinder and reservoir were replaced due to poor brakes
- The vendor comments that the Alfa runs and drives very well indeed
- New rear brake callipers, discs and pads
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