NR Yellow 1972 Alfa Romeo GT Junior, track proven winner 2.0 like GTV no reserve

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A sale from the previous listing fell through due to the buyer's finances -- so here's your second chance on a unique Alfa Romeo! And this time we're listing it in a NO RESERVE auction, so don't let a high reserve keep you from checking it out. It's here to sell.

This is your opportunity to purchase a legendary Alfa Romeo GT Junior. Alfisti have watched Frank Smith drive this car to the top finish in its class at our National Convention time trials repeatedly – in 2010, 2012, 2015 and again just last month in Nashville. Improvements have enhanced the handling as can be attested by the outstanding success in AROC convention Time Trials. These were the only recent T/Ts entered and in most cases, Frank also beat many winners in faster classes. The car has also participated in many driving schools where he's instructed -- I've been hisstudentand he's terrific. There’s a photo here of the trophies that Frank has won with this car. He is moving on to another car, and this yellow beauty is ready for its next pilot.

Let me stress -- this GT Junior did not just participate at the Nashville Alfa Convention. This car drove round-trip, a total of 2,000 miles, from Baltimore there and back. I was cruising home in my '91 Spider when I saw Frank in my rearview mirror. It takes a lot of confidence to drive a 25 year-old semi-exotic car that far, let alone a 44 year-old one, and its next owner canrest assured, the car is ready to do that all again tomorrow. No excuses.

The Bertone coupes were always known for their classically beautiful design and excellent handling. The Junior versions, which had smaller engines and were entry-priced and decontented, were popular in Europe but rarely seen in the U.S. Frank purchased this 1972 GT Junior as a roller 20 years ago and immediately upgraded to a Weber-carbureted 2 liter. Since then, it has been slowly upgraded to improve the handling and reliability.It is all but impossible to find a Bertone coupe that has never had any rust; this car had only minor rust in the floorpans that Frank repaired early in his ownership to ensure the car's solidity, and rust has notreappeared there in 20 years.

After throwing a rod a few years ago at Summit Point, Frank got a used engine for the block and the pans and had a high end engine buildermake the current engine; the old block is now a trophy stand.

Modifications have been made for drivability and reliability with occasional track day performance enhancements without sacrificing daily driving comfort. This is not a concours car, but recent paint, upholstery, and dash make this a car you can be proud to take to a “Cars and Coffee.” Mileage shows as 57,203 but it is not actual mileage. All of the gauges work properly.

The newly upholstered rear seat back, good windshield, new vent window rubber, and the original steering wheel in pristine condition are included in the sale. A second set of wheels and tires is also included!

Modifications & improvements include:

 Replaced engine with a 2 liter version, rebuilt by high-end engine rebuilder

 Mostly stock with “48 cams”, performance springs, balanced, shot peened rods, and special Total Seal rings

 Always runs on 20/50 Amsoil

 2k miles on rebuild.

 Approximately 3k miles ago the car got a rebuilt transmission with lightened gears, new bearings and syncros

 New clutch kit added

 Rear end was refreshed 4k miles ago with new seals and wheel bearings and LS shimmed to 75 ft/lbs.

 Has two sets of BWA 6x14 rims with Dunlap Star Spec tires, one set of which are new

 All brake components have been replaced in the last 7k miles

 Has SS brake hoses and Carbotec pads for shorter stops and no fade

 Fluid replaced yearly

 Stock radiator was recored for better heat transfer

 Extra cooling openings added under bumper

 Electric fan installed with thermostatic control, switches override control or can disable

 Marelliplex ignition with added module heat sink to eliminate heat failures

 Has dual electric fuel pumps with cockpit control switches

 Fuel pressure switch and automatic shut off switch for no oil pressure (accident fire safety) were added

 Tilton aluminum flywheel

 Shankel tubular headers

 Exhaust bung for O2 sensor to tune intake

 Mechanical oil pressure gage

 Yellow Konis

 Ward & Dean front springs

 Balanced corner weights

 Leather steering wheel (original in good condition is available)

 Poly suspension bushings

 Gear reduction starter, remote starter switch in engine bay (helps with value adjustment and carburetor tuning)

 Engine baffles to protect brakes and keep radiator heat from intake

 Battery in trunk with shut off switch under hood with handle in cabin

 Oil filter has bracket to prevent loosening

 Voltage gage

 Hidden anti-theft switch

 Relays, heavier wire, and H4 bulbs added to headlight circuit

 Emergency flashers

 Redundant cables for hood and trunk

 Detachable shoulder belts for 5 point track harness

This little yellow bullet is located near Baltimore, Maryland. You can fly in to BWI airport and it is ready to drive wherever home may be. You’ll have a most enjoyable trip ahead!

A $500 deposit should be paid by PayPal within 48 hours of the auction’s end. Remainder is due within one week. Title can be mailed as soon as payment clears, or held with delivery of the car. Car should be picked up within two weeks of the auction’s end unless arrangements are made in advance.

Thank you for your interest in this awesome Alfa!