ALFA ROMEO GT JUNIOR 1300, 1969 Lot n° 24

Chassis/Chassis n. AR10530* 1226094 Engine/Engine n. AR00530*28776 - Only 42.918 km indicated on speedometer - Body color white spino - Original interior in blue skai - Certified ASI - Year of Construction 1968 - First Series - Matching Number and Matching color - Certificate of Origin Alfa Romeo - Only 42,918 km indicated on speedometer - Body color bianco spino - Original blue skai interior - ASI certified - Year of Construction 1968 - First Series - Matching Number and Matching color - Alfa Romeo certificate of origin The Alfa Romeo Giulia GT was presented in 1963 as a replacement for the Giulietta Sprint. Built on the Giulia berlina floorpan, from which it differed in the wheelbase which was shortened to 235 cm, it was an elegant 2+2 coupé (two seats in the front and two smaller ones in the back) designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone. The main aesthetic feature of this first version was the famous front overhang between the bonnet and the radiator grille that gave the impression there was a step (hence the car's famous nickname, Scalino). This gap was the result of a last-minute rethink; at the beginning the project envisaged an air intake placed in that position, then eliminated shortly before the production start for cost containment reasons. The problem was that many baffles had already been printed, therefore it was decided to send the car into production until the baffles themselves were exhausted and then to remedy the "problem". The public, on the other hand, appreciated this "defect", since it gave the car a unique characteristic, so much so that those responsible decided not to remedy it. Over the years, several models followed one another, until 1966, when the 1.3 GT Junior version was presented. The idea for this model was to be able to conquer the youngest customers thanks to its low cost. To obtain this result it was necessary to mount an engine with a lower displacement and to renounce to some finishing touches that didn't compromise the beauty and the elegance of the car itself. What the car company could not foresee was that this model would soon represent the majority of GTs sold and would remain the most popular over time. In implementation of this commercial strategy, in 1966, alongside the Sprint GT versions with 1.6-liter engine, a version with a reduced displacement of 1290 cm³ with 89 hp, engine series 00530, called GT 1300 Junior (series 105.30) entered the list. The Junior had a simplified equipment: no brake servo, rubber floor, plastic dashboard without center console, two-spoke steering wheel, less profiled seats, no cigarette lighter and different hubcaps. The success exceeded expectations and, thanks also to the performances not much lower than 1600 models, the Junior versions soon represented the great majority of Giulia GT sold. The magnificent example we are offering at auction was registered for the first time in 1969, but it is part of a 1968 production lot. In fact, it is one of the last examples of the so-called first series. That is, equipped with its iconic front bonnet step and beautiful 4-instrument dashboard with light wood inserts. The interior is original in blue skai with the central gear tunnel entirely covered in quilted black skai. The car was repainted in its entirety about 5 years ago and has since been beautifully preserved in its pure white spino color. The interior has been fully restored and preserved (not rebuilt), with the exception of the driver's seat that has been redone from scratch by a well-known craftsman, and are in extraordinary condition. The engine has been completely overhauled in all its mechanical and electrical components, and sings as if it just left the factory. This car is part of a beautiful collection of Alfa Romeos belonging to an Italian gentleman who over the years has taken excellent care of all aspects of the preservation of his cars. The car has its original plates, all its original documentation and is registered with the ASI historic register. The car will be auctioned at Milano AutoClassica 2021 in extraordinary condition. The Alfa Romeo Giulia GT was presented in 1963 as a replacement for the Giulietta Sprint. Based on the Giulia berlina floorpan, but with a 235 cm wheelbase, it was an elegant 2+2 coupé (two seats in the front and two smaller ones in the rear) designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone. The main aesthetic feature of this first version was the famous front overhang between the bonnet and the radiator grille, which gave the impression of a step (hence the car's