MODEL HISTORY

The GT Junior range (which featured engines with smaller cubic capacities) sold in great numbers to people who wanted a sporting, stylish car that handled well, but either did not require the maximum in engine power, or could not afford the taxation on larger engine capacities in some markets – most notably, Alfa Romeo’s home Italian market. Junior models began with the first GT 1300 Junior in 1966. The GT 1300 Junior continued until 1976 with the 1290 cc engine and various modifications incorporating features from the evolution of the GT’s and GTV’s. From 1972 a GT 1600 Junior model was also available, with the 1570 cc engine.

This car has benefited from extensive Alfaholics modifications. Based near Bristol in the UK, Alfaholics is without doubt the world’s leading 105-Series Alfa Romeo specialist. Founded by Richard Banks and now run by his two sons, a massive part of its business is producing, selling and distributing a huge variety of parts for old Alfas, alongside its own commissions. Not just the kind of bits you might need for a full-on restoration, but also motorsport-inspired components developed in-house using the family’s experience as successful historic racers.

Equipment

Exterior

Alfaholics Fibreglass Dash, Doors, Wing Extensions, Bonnet, Tailgate, Front PPF by Stek, Perspex GTA Rear Screen, Heated Laminated GT Windscreen, Lightweight T Bar Track/Race, Sliding Window Kit

Interior

RennSport Safari Rally Seats in Leather and Corduroy, Momo Steering Wheel with Removable Hub, Alfaholics Roll Cage, Lightweight Heater

Engine

2.0 Nord Engine, Alfaholics 2000 Conrods, Alfaholics Forged Pistons and Rods, Alfaholics Cylinder Head with Longer Intakes, Alfaholics Manifolds, Alfaholics PTFE Lines, Twin 45mm Webers, High Volume Oil Pump, Uprated Radiator/Oil Cooler, Titanium Coated Cam Followers, Valve Spring Retainer, Full Race Head, Lightweight Odyssey Battery, 50a Racing Dynamo, Aluminium Crankshaft Pulley, Lightweight Steel 8-Bolt AP Racing Flywheel and Alfaholics Helix Clutch, Racing Cylinders with ARP Nuts, Balanced Driveshafts, Racing Propshaft

Suspension / Drivetrain / Wheels / Brakes

250mm Discs with ATE Aluminium Calipers, Billet Aluminium Shock Turrets and Castor Bushes, Billet Aluminium Steering Box Casing, Alfaholics Chassis Leg Stiffening Kit and Seam Welding, Alfaholics Quick Steering Arms, Alfaholics TZ Close Ratio Gear Set, LSD, Rose Jointed Track Rod Kit, Small Spring Kit, NTM 13” Lightweight Wheels, Kumho Ecsta V700 Tyres, 29mm Front Anti-Roll Bar with Rose Jointed Droplinks

EXTERIOR

The start of the ’70s marked a significant shift for marques around the world as road car silhouettes became lower, wider and more purposeful in line with Group 2 regs for both racing and rallying. Alfa’s GTA arrived in 1966 but by the end of the decade the ‘Modificata’ arrived and it certainly looked the part up against Ford’s Escort Mexico and BMW’s 2002 Tii.

Originally starting life as a GT 1300 Junior, this Evocation was cherished for the best part of 20 years by the same Norwegian owner. Subsequently selected for a 2,000+ hour restoration by marque specialists Fred Arve Monsen and Cylmo Trondheim, the car was built with both road and track in mind predominantly using Alfaholics parts.

The bodywork now comprises a fibreglass bonnet, tailgate, doors and wing extensions – all finished in a pristine coat of AR501 Red – whilst other additions include a heated laminated GT windscreen, a Perspex GTA rear screen and a sliding window kit.

INTERIOR

Climbing into the cosy cabin space has a real sense of occasion with the elegant dash top giving way to pure performance focus featuring extra dials and Giulia script. Everything within reach serves a purpose with switches and toggles marked up accordingly in true competition fashion. A three-spoke Momo steering wheel sits alongside beautifully engineered aircraft-style panels providing direct control over ignition and fuel pump procedure as well as starter and lighting.

Despite the essentials – only nature of the interior, the deep-bolstered and beautifully finished Rennsport Safari Rally seats are both incredibly comfortable and supportive allied with 4-point harnesses.

Alfaholics floor mats offer some semblance of refinement – even if only to help with grip getting in and out!

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Power comes from a fully built 2.0-litre Twin Cam ‘Nord’ engine based on a 1982 GTV block; extensively upgraded with Alfaholics internals and race-grade components. The engine features twin 45mm Weber carburettors, high-lift camshafts, forged pistons and rods alongside a stainless steel side-exit exhaust producing an extremely lively and incredibly free-revving 200hp. Paired with an Alfaholics TZ close-ratio gearbox and an Alfaholics Helix clutch the harmony between engine and drivetrain is something very special.

With FiA compliance in mind an Alfaholics race propshaft, limited-slip differential and reinforced rose-jointed suspension ensures the car is suitably track ready – meticulously prepared, dyno-tuned and fully aligned.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

Filling those glorious riveted arches with their concave dish – it had to be a set of dished NTM 13 inch wheels wrapped in a matching set of Kuhmo Ecsta V700 tyres.

Braking is handled by Alfaholics with ATE aluminium calipers and a larger 250mm front disc setup with Ferodo pads for additional stopping power – all supported by stainless-lined PTFE brake lines.

HISTORY FILE

This GT 1300 Junior was first delivered to Oslo, Norway in July of 1971 and although there is little in the way of early history the car has been totally rebuilt from the ground up.

At the turn of the millennium the car would find a real ‘Alfisti’ who would cherish the car for nearly two decades before finding it’s way in 2022 to marque specialists Fred Arve Monsen and Cylmo Trondheim.

The comprehensive rebuild into this stunning GTAm recreation was designed to deliver front-running pace and total mechanical integrity. With no expense spared, and an extensive catalogue of Alfaholics performance components, this car has won both of it’s post restoration events and is highly eligible for a raft of high profile race / rally series

It has also been personally inspected by Klaus Busse, the Vice President of Design at Maserati and Fiat, validating the authenticity and quality of the build.

With recent works and fine tuning from Classic Car Solutions the car is on the button and ready to go. Supporting documentation for the car includes a dyno sheet, certificate of authenticity and motorsport paperwork alongside a USB featuring photographs of the restoration.