1968 Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior Stradale #775946
SPECIFICATIONS
- MakeAlfa Romeo
- ModelGTA 1300 Junior Stradale
- Year1968
- Serial #775946
- Engine #AR 00559 05187
- VINAR 105.59 775946
- Engine TypeDOHC Four-Cylinder 1300 Cc
- Chassis TypeAlloy & Steel Monocoque
- Number Built193
- Body TypeCoupé
- Body BuilderAuto Delta
- First OwnerItaly
- Current LocationNew York
We are pleased to offer 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior Stradale s/n 775946, an extremely nice, alloy-bodied, lightweight street version of Alfa Romeo’s all-dominating FIA Group 2 touring car. Introduced in February of 1965, the Alfa Romeo GTA dominated and won the first seven places in the first round of the 1966 European Touring Car Challenge and won both the 1966 Constructors’ and the Drivers’ Championships in its first full season. Conceived as a GT class-beater by Carlo Chiti, head of Alfa Romeo’s Autodelta racing division, the ‘A’ in GTA stands for alleggerita or ‘lightened’ and all GTAs were built by Autodelta. The GTA race cars won the European GT Championship 7 years in a row and won the 1970 SCCA Trans Am under-2 liter championship in the US as a 2.0 liter. The GTA 1300 Junior variation was introduced in 1968 to compete in the new under-1,300-cc class with 300 Alfa GTA Jr. race cars and only 193 Alfa GTA Jr. Stradales built.
Weight savings came from an aluminum outer body that was bonded and riveted to a standard steel shell bringing the GTAs and GTA Jrs. weight down from 2200 to 1630 lbs. Under the hood was a new de-stroked twin plug 1,290 cc DOHC four-cylinder engine with two 45 DCOE Weber carburetors backed up by a five-speed gearbox and four-wheel ATE disc brakes. Built to compete against the Mini Cooper S, the short-stroke GTA Jr’s 1300 cc engine produced 163 hp with Autodelta’s special fuel injection. Each engine was built by a single mechanic at the Autodelta facility.
GTA 1300 Junior Stradale s/n 775946 is a rare matching-numbers example that apparently has had only three long-term owners from new and has only 7,486 miles (12,407 kilometers) showing on the odometer. It was completed in late 1968 and registered to its original owner in Florence, Italy in 1969, staying with its original owner until 1995. It was next registered to Yuki Kakishima, the chief priest of Bukkakuji Temple in Yamanashi, who owned the Alfa from 1996 until it came to the US in 2004. In 2005-2006 it was given a sympathetic restoration with a suspension and mechanical service at $3,868.65; an engine-out service and transmission overhaul at $5,044.00 and a brake overhaul at $1,663.71. Mechanicals were done by Alfa Performance Connection, Orange CA. Hot Rods and Hobbies in Torrance, CA completed a strip and paint at $21,461.94 and an engine compartment detailing and plating at $3,207.50. The Alfa Corsa decals were duplicated by Molly Designs in Costa Mesa CA at $1,215.07. In 2006 Hot Rods and Hobbies in Torrance, CA completed plating and engine detail work at $4,336.24, paint detail work at $4,357.50, color sanding and assembly work at $2,414.96 plus wiring and final assembly work for $894.38. The total parts and restoration work was $49,969.57. It remained with its long-term US owner, Bill Reinert, in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from 2005 to 2013. In 2015 new twin 45 DCOE Weber carbs were purchased, jetted and setup by Mike Pierce of Pierce Manifolds in Gilroy, CA at a cost of $871.69. Comes with the original take-off shocks, carbs and the original steering wheel.
This Junior Stradale has been well-maintained by each of its owners throughout its life. It was set up in fast, road going configuration and is still equipped with its original numbers-matching 1,300-cc engine. The engine has benefited from a service and new 45 DCOE Weber carburetors, the ATE disc brakes were rebuilt and the car was treated to a new clutch and Koni shock absorbers. While this GTA Jr was originally delivered in Hawthorn White, it was refinished in 2005-2006 in the signature Rosso Alfa red with period-correct Autodelta livery and features the Quadrifoglio, the hood serpent and a white stripe running along both sides. The interior, including the rare and desirable sling back seats, the dash, upholstery, and headliner are unblemished and it is still fitted with its very rare lightweight polished aluminum bumpers. Alfa GTA Jr. s/n 775946 comes with the original “Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo” build confirmation documents and translations of all Japanese ownership documents plus all American service and restoration invoices, the original jack and the jack kit.
The GTA is the last of the late 1960s and early 1970s race-bred and championship proven, pre-bumper, pre-smog cars making it a well-balanced, user-friendly collector car. They were astronomically expensive when new owing to their exotic and labor-intensive construction. Any buyer needed to have a certain level of factory connection in order to buy a new GTA Stradale. This very rare and desirable 1300 Stradale comes with the owner’s manual, a 1300 GTA supplement and a technical shop manual. Few complete and original examples exist today, and those that do have seen a dramatic increase in value due to their scarcity. This particular car is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a genuine GTA Stradale that is suitable for both vintage racing and street use. Cosmetically crisp and fresh in appearance.
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior Stradale s/n 775946, an extremely nice, alloy-bodied, lightweight street version of Alfa Romeo’s all-dominating FIA Group 2 touring car. GTA 1300 Junior Stradale s/n 775946 is a rare matching-numbers example that apparently has had only three long-term owners from new and has only 7,486 miles (12,407 kilometers) showing on the odometer. It was completed in late 1968 and registered to its original owner in Florence, Italy in 1969, staying with its original owner until 1995. It was next registered to Yuki Kakishima who owned the Alfa from 1996 until it came to the US in 2004. In 2005-2006 it was given a sympathetic restoration with a suspension and mechanical service; an engine-out service and transmission overhaul and a brake overhaul. Mechanicals were done by Alfa Performance Connection, Orange CA. Hot Rods and Hobbies in Torrance, CA completed a strip and paint and an engine compartment detailing and plating. The Alfa Corsa decals were duplicated by Molly Designs in Costa Mesa CA. In 2006 Hot Rods and Hobbies in Torrance, CA completed plating and engine detail work, paint detail work, color sanding and assembly work plus wiring and final assembly work. The total parts and restoration work was $49,969.57. It remained with its long-term US owner in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from 2005 to 2013. Comes with the original take-off shocks, carbs and the original steering wheel. In 2015 new twin 45 DCOE Weber carbs were purchased, jetted and setup by Mike Pierce of Pierce Manifolds in Gilroy, CA.
This Junior Stradale has been well-maintained by each of its owners throughout its life. It was set up in fast, road going configuration and is still equipped with its original numbers-matching 1,300-cc engine. The engine has benefited from new 45 DCOE Weber carburetors and the ATE disc brakes and was treated to a new clutch and Koni shock absorbers. While this GTA Jr was originally delivered in Hawthorn White, it was refinished in 2005-2006 in the signature Rosso Alfa red with period-correct Autodelta livery and features the Quadrifoglio, the hood serpent and a white stripe running along both sides. The interior, including the rare and desirable sling back seats, the dash, upholstery, and headliner are unblemished and it is still fitted with its very rare lightweight polished aluminum bumpers. Alfa GTA Jr. s/n 775946 comes with the original “Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo” build confirmation documents and translations of all Japanese ownership documents plus all American service and restoration invoices, the original jack and the jack kit. This very rare and desirable 1300 Stradale comes with the owner’s manual, a 1300 GTA supplement and a technical shop manual. Few complete and original examples exist today, and those that do have seen a dramatic increase in value due to their scarcity. This particular car is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a genuine GTA Stradale that is suitable for both vintage racing and street use. Cosmetically crisp and fresh in appearance.
S/n 775946. Full VIN # AR 105.59 775946. Alfa Romeo GTO Jr. Stradale 1300 cc.
1968, 31 Oct., completed.
1969, 05 May, registered to its original owner in Florence, Italy.
1969–1995, with its original owner for over 25 years.
1995, imported to Japan to Delta Corporation in Osaka. License # “Yamanashi TA-4797” body VIN# AR774956.
1996, May, sold by Delta Corporation to Mr. Yuki Kakishima the chief priest of Bukkakuji Temple in Yamanashi, from Delta Corporation in Osaka. Mr. Kakishima owned the Alfa from 1996 to 2004.
2003, Alfa sold by Mr. Yuki Kakishima to Inamo Auto LLC. License # “Numaze 599 SU-4928”.
2004, purchased by Mr. William “Bill” Reinert, Rabcho Santa Margarita, CA, when he saw it at the Inamo Auto LLC show room.
2004, imported to the US, red with white stripe, 11,578 KM.
2005, 29 Mar., serviced at Alfa Performance Connection, 1753 N Batavia St. Orange CA 92865. R&R rear axle T arm and overhaul, clutch linkage was worn, custom make new linkage, R&R front suspension lower A arms, replace bushings and ball joints, clean and paint all parts, R&R heater assembly, strip heater, replace valve and all necessary hoses from engine compartment, remove seats for upholstery repair, replace necessary engine compartment water hoses. Total invoice: $3,868.65.
2005, 05 May, parts purchased through Pay Pal. Purchase Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior Tech specs and inspection manual. Total invoice: $33.95.
2005, 25 June, parts purchased through Pay Pal. Purchase Alfa Romeo GTA original NOS indicator units. Total invoice: $332.99.
2005, 14 July, parts purchased through Pay Pal. Purchase Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior instruction book. Total invoice: $19.89.
2005, 18 July, serviced at Alfa Performance Connection, Orange CA 92865. Remove engine and transmission, clean and detail engine as necessary, strip carburetors and clean, replace mounts, adjust valves while cam cover was off, make new brake lines and install, overhaul transmission on bench, inspect gas tank, install customers sending unit, R&R oil pan to detail magnesium, install new brake booster, bleed brake system, paint all necessary parts. Total invoice: $5,044.00.
2005, 16 Aug., parts purchased through Pay Pal. Purchase weather stripping. Total invoice: $230.63.
2005, 16 Aug., serviced at Hot Rods and Hobbies, 22638 Normandie Ave. Unit A, Torrance, CA 90502. Disassemble car, weld cracks in body, strip paint where needed only, prep body, body work and blocking, prime with 5 star primer, caulk roof rails, seal, sand blast spare wheel, polish valve stems, prep parts for chrome plating, prep door sills for polish, sand stainless, undercoat inner fenders, work on assembly of car, detail engine compartment, clean trunk, sandblast and paint grill, repair wiring, re chrome door panels and radio plate, chrome all stainless, powder all parts, finish assembly of car. Total invoice: $21,461.94.
2005, 24 Aug., serviced at Molly Designs Inc., 729 West 16th St, Costa Mesa CA 92627. Duplicate existing decals for Alfa GTA and set up for computerized vinyl cutting. Installation at Hot Rods and Hobbies. Total invoice: $1,215.07.
2005, 09 Sept., parts purchased through Pay Pal. Purchase ignition cable. Total invoice: $98.00.
2005, 30 Oct., serviced at Alfa Performance Connection, 1753 N Batavia St. Orange CA 92865. Resurface front brake booster, compression test and leak down, install brake pads and calipers, resurface front brake disks, replace one wheel bearing and repack, install customer’s rear brake calipers and brake pads, found necessary to replace brake rotors, adjust doors, install second manual hood release cable, adjust heat shield under hood, install customer’s brake booster hose, install new trunk release cable, repair horn and interior lights, install both new ignition coils. Total invoice: $1,663.71.
2005, 16 Nov., serviced at Hot Rods and Hobbies, Torrance, CA 90502. Disassemble deck lid, remove air cleaner, horns, battery, and disconnect misc parts for refurbishing, remove door and quarter windows, drilled rivets out at windows, masked car off, prep parts for plating. Total invoice: $3,207.50.
2006, 12 Apr., serviced at Hot Rods and Hobbies, Torrance, CA 90502. Sand window area, sandblast hood, hinges, and air filter, primer air filter, sand for paint, prep hardware from engine compartment and trunk area for cad plating, relocate choke cable through correct location in firewall, install radiator, radiator shroud, radiator hoses, air cleaner, and battery, redo battery cable ends, fill with anti-freeze, remove interior pieces to be reconnected. Total invoice: $4,336.24.
2006, 04 May, serviced at Hot Rods and Hobbies, Torrance, CA 90502. Block roof trim runners, reshape rear panel to fit deck lid, reshape hood for better body fit, mask and primer, black hood, prime and re-prime roof gutters, block body with 220 and 400, remove door panels, mirrors, handles, latch, and grill, remove doors, block with 1000g, mask and re-clean paint, color sand and buff. Total invoice: $4,357.50.
2006, 16 May, serviced at Hot Rods and Hobbies, Torrance, CA 90502. Color sand body, hood, cowl, install gas door, install windows and trim, install hood, deck lid, prop rods, fender emblems, hardware, new horns, finish assembling entire car. Total invoice: $2,414.96.
2006, 31 May, serviced at Hot Rods and Hobbies, Torrance, CA 90502. Work under dash wiring, straighten bumpers and bumper clips, detail entire car. Total invoice: $894.38.
2014, 16 Aug., offered at the RM auction at Monterey, sold for $220,000.
2014, 11 Oct., serviced at NIA Interiors, 82 Rome St. Farmingdale, NY 11735. Replaced lower cushion foam and worn vinyl sections with new material. Total invoice: $750.00.
2014, 11 Dec., serviced at Centerline, Alfa Romeo Parts and Accessories, 1220 Commerce Ct. Lafayette, CA 80026. Purchase brake hoses front and rear. Total invoice: $40.77.
2015, 12 May, parts purchased from Classic Alfa, 57A Croydon Rd. Croydon, UK. Purchase manifold to downpipe gasket, head manifold exhaust gasket. Total invoice: $20.40.
2015, 27 May, parts purchased from Classic Alfa, Croydon, UK. Purchase inlet manifold, paper carb gasket. Total invoice: $17.55.
2015, May, new twin 45 DCOE Weber carbs were purchased, jetted and setup by Mike Pierce of Pierce Manifolds in Gilroy, CA at $871.69.
2015, June, offered by Mike and Colleen Sheehan’s Ferraris-online LLC.
