Alfa Romeo 1600 GT junior

[KIPSTER]

Hello all,
After 15 years of Porsche 911 ownership (964 to 997), I feel it is time for a change and have decided to go for a GT 1600 junior which I can pamper in my garage..
For weeks I have been searching the internet for the right car withing budget.
Right car would be a 80-90% (or better) sorted car, RHD, red, black interior, original or minimal mods.
Budget up to £21K.
I think I have checked all websites for current cars up for sale but if there are any dealers/cars that you guys know of, please let me know!!
I am based in the NW, J27 M6.
Any advise appreciated!!
Rgds,
Martin

Edited by KIPSTER on Wednesday 19th October 14:52

[tuffer]

Hhhhmmmmm, looks like Red ones fetch a premium: Classics

[jamieandthemagic]

Don't discount the 1300 GT Junior, peachy little revy engine.

Be patient, took me 6months to find my ex Nairobi rust free car.

[Mound Dawg]

tuffer said:

Hhhhmmmmm, looks like Red ones fetch a premium: Classics

It's not called "Resale Red" for nothing

[FrenchSpider]

KIPSTER said:

Hello all,
After 15 years of Porsche 911 ownership (964 to 997), I feel it is time for a change and have decided to go for a GT 1600 junior which I can pamper in my garage..
For weeks I have been searching the internet for the right car withing budget.
Right car would be a 80-90% (or better) sorted car, RHD, red, black interior, original or minimal mods.
Budget up to £21K.
I think I have checked all websites for current cars up for sale but if there are any dealers/cars that you guys know of, please let me know!!
I am based in the NW, J27 M6.
Any advise appreciated!!
Rgds,
Martin

Edited by KIPSTER on Wednesday 19th October 14:52

If you would consider a 2000 GTV, there is a very nice one for sale near me (http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C572032). It's an ex-SA car and has been resprayed so the bodywork looks very good. Underneath it also looks in excellent condition - no rust. The interior is also in very good condition. Shame about the alloys although these could be easily replaced. It's been on sale for at least 8 months (wonder why?) so they might be open to negotiation.

[velocemitch]

Shouldn't discount any of the 105 Coupe's really. I wonder if you were just using 1600 GTJ as a generic term?.

[julian67]

Why not consider an Lancia Fulvia coupe?

Elegant, economical, tax exempt, easy to source parts, aluminium boot/doors and bonnet and, above all GREAT fun!

1298 cc V4 with double carburettors.

I have 3 ('66/'68/'71) but sadly, due to space, I'm parting with 1 or 2!

If interested, please PM me for full info + pics.

[george123]

FrenchSpider said:

If you would consider a 2000 GTV, there is a very nice one for sale near me (http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C572032). It's an ex-SA car and has been resprayed so the bodywork looks very good. Underneath it also looks in excellent condition - no rust. The interior is also in very good condition. Shame about the alloys although these could be easily replaced. It's been on sale for at least 8 months (wonder why?) so they might be open to negotiation.

I've kept an eye on that GTV as I'm in the market for one or a GT junior. One photo, poor description , horrible wheels and over priced. A few reasons why it's still hanging about

Oh and the red spider they have for sale , I nearly bought it for £12k from a lovely guy privately when I was after a spider 3 years ago. Luckily I got an independent inspection done.... dodged a bullet there...... best £250 I've ever spent. Even the seller was a bit surprised with how much wasn't good on it. Unless it's has some serious work done in the meantime , £17k is a bit ambitious.

Edited by george123 on Sunday 23 October 20:18

[KIPSTER]

Thanks for the comments so far.......how about the two vehicles for sale at Justin Banks? Any views on those? Reasonably priced, look very nice or do they?

[arguti]

It's difficult to comment on the Justin Banks cars as recently imported and restored - in my view "restored" means different things to various people and would generally steer clear of recently restored cars unless I personally knew who had restored the cars, etc, etc.

I have brought over 3 cars from South Africa in the last 2 years and the person who sorts out my Alfas has worked on several other recent South African "restorations" which contained a lot of bodges!

Personally I would call Alfaholics and Classic Alfa and Velocesport and ask if they know of any decent cars that may be available- often these change hands without ever having been advertised and they will know the cars very well.

This one looks decent http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C782438

[markc88]

Another Porsche refugee!!

Have a look at the Australian Market also (carsales.com.au) we are still way behind UK prices and far less rust issues as a starting point

This was my entry point back into Alfas after many years of 911's and I love it!

[sunbeam alpine]

A GT Junior is a great, enjoyable classic, which seems to keep appreciating in price.

The 1600 is, in my experience, a very good engine - it revs very freely right up to the red line - and makes for a very enjoyable drive.

As Jamie says, a well-sorted 1300 is also an enjoyable drive, but I find you have to work harder to keep up if you're driving enthusiatically in a group.

The Junior has the looks, but if you want a great driver's car, don't discount the 4 door Giulia from the same period. I find that they drive and handle better than the Junior.