Description:

Though one of his first major projects, the Bertone-penned Alfa Romeo 105 Series Coupe has a simple grace that is as admired today as when it first appeared in 1963. When coupled with the ‘Super’ version of the company’s ubiquitous all-alloy, DOHC, four-cylinder engine, the result was a performance car capable of shaming many sporting two-seaters of the period. The specification was straightforward – a two-door, three-box, lightweight (2,050 lbs) body powered by a front-mounted engine driving the rear wheels. The suspension was independent at the front and braking was by servo-assisted discs all-round. A slick five-speed manual gearbox ensured optimum performance and added to driver satisfaction. The GT Junior variants began with the 1300 of 1965, designed as an entry level model for those that wished to enjoy the cachet of an Alfa Coupe without suffering the fiscal penalties that often came with the bigger-engined versions. It was based on the Giulia Sprint GT but featured a simplified interior – This Junior theme was developed over some 12 years, and from 1972 included the addition of a 1600cc-engined model that was specifically created to fill the gap that had emerged between the Junior 1600 and the now 2000cc-engined GTV.

This desirable step-front example was manufactured new in 1975 and supplied in LHD configuration via agents Alfa Romeo Benelux S.A. It was imported to the UK in 2019, at which stage the previous keeper spent a considerable amount upgrading the car to the below ‘fast road’ specification –

* 2000cc Engine, with dyno graphs (134BHP @5471 RPM / 143.5 lb
ft @ 3629 RPM)
* Alfaholics Stage 1 suspension kit
* Polybushed, with Bilstein shocks, thicker anti roll bars and new springs
* Alfaholics Full stainless exhaust system, including stainless headers
* Alfaholics stainless steel mesh grille
* Alfaholics silicone cooling hoses
* Alfaholics thermostat
* Alfaholics sports air filter
* Alfaholics oil catch tank
* Replacement brake disks, callipers, braided lines and handbrake shoes
* Interior woodwork replaced
* Replacement door rubbers
* Replacement door cards
* Replacement carpets
* Replacement wheels and tyres, including spare
* Replacement ignition system
* Reversing light fitted
* Replacement water pump and gaskets
* Replacement speedo and tachometer cables
* Replacement fuel tank, sender, cap and hoses
* Full respray
* Wax-oiled to the underside

Entering the previous ownership in 2020, the car has since benefitted from further refinement by Trevor Farrington Ltd and successfully completed an 1,100 mile trip to the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance races, completely without fault. Ready to be used and enjoyed, ‘ONT 114P’ is offered with a comprehensive history file which includes the UK V5c registration document, Belgian ‘Certificate de Conformite’ and a large selection of invoices for the recent works carried out. Sold by us to the current custodian, the car has just been serviced using a premium Alfaholics kit and performed fabulously during our recent photo shoot.

Website:

https://adamsykes.co.uk/cars-for-sale/road-cars/1975-alfa-romeo-1300-gt-junior/

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Alfa, Alfa Romeo, GTV, GTA