Highlights
Sold new in Italy
Stored in Sweden for many years
Fiva and Asi passport
Alfa Romeo certificate of origin

Introduced in 1966, the GTA (Gran Turismo Alleggerita) was the official competition version of the Giulia Sprint GT, created in 1963 from the drawing board of the young Giugiaro, then at Bertone. These were the years of Luraghi's chairmanship at Alfa Romeo, the 'presidentissimo', esteemed and loved by true Alfisti and a car enthusiast himself, had understood that the key to success for the 'House of the Biscione' had to be through the racing world. The GTA was produced in both road and racing variants, the latter model being assigned to Autodelta's competitions department, which was later absorbed by Alfa Romeo.

Unlike the road-going Sprint GT, the GTA was equipped with Peraluman body panels, Plexiglas side and rear windows, and lightened interior trim: due to these features its weight was limited to 745 kg, 200 kg less than the Sprint GT. In 1968 the GTA 1300 Junior made its debut: fitted with a unique engine, the GTA’s 1600 twin-plug ‘head and revving to more than 9,000 rpm, it was capable of delivering over 150 bhp. Production ceased in 1975 with just over 400 examples made.

This GTA 1300 Junior was sold new in the northeast of Italy. It was later exported to Sweden where it was stored for many years before returning to its homeland. A light restoration was recently carried out to bring it back to its original beauty, this included rebuilding the engine with profiled camshafts for increased power. The braking system has been overhauled. Finished in “bianco spino”, this fine example of a GTA retains its original interior and a high level of originality while affording the benefit of a rebuilt, more powerful engine. The car is registered in Italy, has successfully passed the MoT and has the restoration bill for € 13,922. Our GTA 1300 Junior is ready to attend any car event and be the spearhead of an Alfa Romeo collection.