Highlights
- Rare 105 series coupe in well-preserved condition
- Stored for over 30 years between 1981 and 2013
- Comprehensive collection of spare parts including two additional engines
- Partially restored with many new components already fitted
The Appeal
The Alfa Romeo 105 series coupes are known for their balance of style, handling, and performance, with the 1300 Junior representing the entry point to Alfa's legendary GT range. It's pure Italian magic from bumper to bumper - timeless styling yet quintessentially seventies good looks, with the sonorous Alfa Twin-Cam at its heart.
Originally sold in New York before making its way to Belgium and eventually the UK, this Junior is solid, smart and now awaits a mechanical restoration. Having spent over three decades in dry storage and already benefiting from partial restoration work including a refurbished cylinder head, new brakes, and interior components, this Alfa is an exciting project that we're sure will prove rewarding.
Originally sold in New York before making its way to Belgium and eventually the UK, this Junior is solid, smart and now awaits a mechanical restoration. Having spent over three decades in dry storage and already benefiting from partial restoration work including a refurbished cylinder head, new brakes, and interior components, this Alfa is an exciting project that we're sure will prove rewarding.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1971 and originally sold to a buyer in New York State, USA
- Found in Belgium in 1981 and purchased by a UK car dealership initially for parts
- Deemed too good to break up and subsequently imported to the UK
- Serviced and repainted from original Pino Verde to Alfa Red in the early 1980s
- Put into storage when the business relocated in 1981
- Remained in dry storage until the current owner's purchase in 2013
- Was started and driven onto/off transporter to current garage location
- Periodically run since 2013 but never made road legal
- Presented as an unfinished re-commissioning project
The Condition
- Vehicle presents well with straight panels and correct alignment
- Never had major body work done and remains in largely original factory condition
- Minor welding evidence to repair small hole in floor pan in rear seat well
- Minor bubbling around passenger door handle
- Chrome work is slightly dulled but otherwise very clean
- Shows patina after 45 years
- Originally Pino Verde colour, repainted to Alfa Red in early 1980s
- Complete new dashboard fitted
- All instruments cleaned
- Vinyl mats instead of carpet (as per factory specification for this model)
- Original seats retained
- New door cards installed
- New wiper motor assembly installed
- Various light fittings replaced
The Mechanics
- 1.3-litre Alfa Romeo Twin Cam
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Currently a non-runner
- Requires piston rings in cylinders 1 & 2 due to low compression
- Cylinder head completely refurbished to accept unleaded fuel
- Stainless steel exhaust installed
- New brake calipers, pads, master cylinder and pipework fitted
- Many small improvements, refits and replacements completed
- Most parts required for reassembly included in sale (both new and original)
- Complete spare engine block included
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