1976 Alfa Romeo GT Junior
An Alfa Romeo 105 Series coupé converted to full race specification during the 2000s and campaigned in South African circuit racing, where it claimed the Western Cape Classic Car class title in both 2013 and 2014. The car carries a balanced 2-litre Nord engine, a roll cage, Watts-linkage rear suspension, and a 4.3 LSD differential among other competition upgrades. Imported to the United Kingdom in 2017, it subsequently underwent a rolling restoration encompassing suspension overhaul, bodyshell repairs, and a professional respray in period Alfa Rosso, and it holds historic status on its V5C.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleEstimate £28,000 – £34,000
- → 2017South African owner or racing operatorpartial documentation
The car was converted to race specification and competitively raced on South African circuits during this period, winning its class in 2013 and 2014. It held a FIA Historic Passport at this time.
- 2017 →Private saleUK-based owner post-importpartial documentation
Following importation to the UK, this owner commissioned an extensive rolling restoration including parts sourced from Classic Alfa and Alfaholics, a specialist health-check in December 2022, and a full professional respray.
Competition
- 2013Western Cape Classic Car ChampionshipWestern Cape Classic Car ChampionshipClass win
Car competed in South Africa under its race specification and won the class that year.
- 2014Western Cape Classic Car ChampionshipWestern Cape Classic Car ChampionshipClass win
Second consecutive class victory in South African competition.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2022Service
Comprehensive health-check by a noted specialist covering Weber carburettor set-up, engine timing calibration, and suspension alignment to a fast-road configuration.
- 2022Bodywork
Full professional respray executed in period-correct Alfa Rosso.
Carried out concurrently with the December 2022 mechanical health-check at the same specialist workshop.
- —Modification
Conversion to full race specification, encompassing a balanced 2-litre Nord engine with fast-road camshafts, custom exhaust, uprated oil cooler, bespoke aluminium radiator, Watts-linkage rose-jointed rear suspension, camber-adjustable front suspension, bespoke front anti-roll bar, four-pot front brakes, 4.3 LSD differential, lightweight body panels, stripped interior, and a six-point roll cage.
Carried out during the 2000s prior to South African circuit racing. A FIA Historic Passport was obtained but has since lapsed.
- —Restoration
Rolling restoration following UK importation, comprising suspension component overhaul and localised bodyshell remediation. New components fitted included Weber twin-40DCOE carburettors, Cobra Monaco Pro bucket seats, electronic ignition, updated lighting, lightweight bonnet, GTA alloy wheels with Michelin tyres, clutch master cylinder, Bosch coil, adjustable front top-arms, Koni dampers, Lemforder ball-joints, and new windscreen with seals.
Parts supplied by Classic Alfa and Alfaholics; invoices retained in the history file.
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