1969 Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1300

26th Jul, 2023 13:00 Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/l... Only one keeper in the United Kingdom, owned by the vendor since 2001 Desirable step-front example Recently completed bodywork restoration and mechanical refresh Imported directly from Italy by former Italian car specialist John Williams 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 1.6-litre 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. It was 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. Full information following shortly. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452