Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior, 1971, Is It Any Good?

[@onboro_alfa_SGL]

Thanks for the nice video. I am living in Japan and have been owning 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750GTV for 35 years since 1986. My 1750GTV has a little rust, but mechanically healthy. I enjoy driving on winding roads and traveling over 1,000km several times in a year. Classic Giulia GT is really nice car. I love it !🍀

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks very much for commenting. I’ve just watched one of your videos. The car is fantastic! I’ve been to Japan a number of times and I love the country.

[@onboro_alfa_SGL]

@@GreasyFingers Thank you for your reply and watching my video. And glad to hear you like Japan. Which city did you visit? I lived in Frankfurt from 1998 to 2002. And my second daughter is living in Berlin now. I like Germany.

[@GreasyFingers]

It’s funny how these things always come together. I think I went to Japan something between 5 and 10 times. Operation base always was Tokio, but I also went to Utsunomya and Nagoya/Toyota. Berlin is such an exciting place to be!

[@studiocalder818]

😉 I just bought here in Italy and shipped a spare part for a friend from Fukuoka who has a GT there. A tip: very nice the docufilm Tokyo Ride, where the architect Nishizawa accompanies the film makers to Tokyo with his old GTV

[@onboro_alfa_SGL]

@@studiocalder818 Thank you for the information. I will look for the movie.

[@peaktraveller]

Love this addition to the Greasy Fingers format. This video transmits the owner's passion for Alfas (and your own). It just tugs at any petrolhead's heartstrings. Well done.

[@GreasyFingers]

Glad you like it! Back in the workshop in 2 weeks …

[@MLC...]

Thank you. Great video. I just love these Alfa Romeo's. I always wanted a coupe, but I ended up buying a Giulia Super 1.3 from an old family friend when I was only 23. Now 25 years later I still have the Giulia - still totally original down to the factory paint and rust free, with 93,000 kilometres on the odometer. So how can I ever sell a car like that. A joy to drive one back to 1973. As you say, these cars take you back to pleasures long forgotten by most. Even with the 1300 engine.

[@GreasyFingers]

Now you got me hooked. May I ask, where are you located?

[@MLC...]

@@GreasyFingers I am from Pretoria in South Africa. My Giulia was born here in the factory in Rosslyn. My late friend who owned the car had a policy of driving his Mercedes-Benz's when it rained. When I bought the car I realised that was the reason it was rust free, so kept on doing that. It is a myth that South African Alfa Romeo's are rust free. They may rust less than their European family, but they do rust. We get lots of rain when we do not have droughts (which does happen) and we have coastal towns and cities where nothing escapes serious rust, like Durban for instance. So rust free cars are rare here to, but it can be done, provided the owners always made an effort.

[@GreasyFingers]

@@MLC... Cool, love that story. What colour is yours?

[@MLC...]

@@GreasyFingers So the Rosslyn made cars were made in the same factory as Datsuns, so the "Tangerine" colour is actually a Datsun colour. Many were red and white. Other than that, it is pure Alfa Romeo.

[@RleogPhotog]

I had a bicycle vacation centered in Riccione, Italy in 2018 and loved seeing a few older Alfas go rapidly through roundabouts there. While on the bike near a rotary I’d hear a rapid approach then the sweet sound of braking, throttle blip, and the higher revs of a lower gear. Then rapid transit through the turn and acceleration. Lots of cars did that. The Older Alfa music was unmistakeable. Thanks for this.

[@GreasyFingers]

Loving your comment!

[@studiocalder818]

so theatrical!

[@renejanssen5286]

Beautiful car, thanks for sharing me this video. Myself i am the proud owner of a Alfa Romeo 1975 2000GTV. Completly restored and tuned. It is a beast.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, René. 75, that’s an Alfetta GTV, right? Love that car.

[@kennethhancock2433]

I had a 67 1300 GT Junior in the nineteen seventies. It was an ex-race car. Fun, reliable, beautiful Bertone body. Weber carbs, four wheel Ate disc brakes. Five speed. I loved it.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting, Kenneth. I guess it’s these memories that make us do what we do.

[@studiocalder818]

Simply the best compact coupé of its age 😉

[@youremostwelcome]

I have this exact model (right down to the year) on a rotisserie in Australia at the moment, doing a complete restoration. This video is excellent motivation, thank you!

[@GreasyFingers]

So cool to hear that. I hope you’ll keep the blue olandese, it’s a brillant colour.

[@Matteo_Licata]

The ACI sticker and insurance certificate holder attached to the windscreen are the dead giveaway that this is a recent import from Italy. Blu Olandese is a very elegant shade, lovely car! As I said at the end of my own Junior video, Alfa has made many great cars since then, yet never quite managed to recapture the magic of these 105 Coupés: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5LMpISgqaifkNE

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting, Matteo. It’s a shame you have made a film about this car already, otherwise I’d have had footage for you.

[@TheInstructor66]

I own a 1969 Gt junior 1300 (now a 1600) in Bluette. And i can confirm: it’s very good! For the heart and soul. And for the mood. You can feel the engine in your whole body when it revs. In winter, when i not driving her, i just sit in the garage and look at her. I have not yet found a ugly angle of the bodyshape. In time, she going to get a bare metal restauration. Wonder if i call the car «her»? Because Julia is a member of our family. And she is an italian lady. With a temper. I want to thank you for a very good and informing channel, by the way!

[@GreasyFingers]

I really love it when people comment with their own stories, thanks Øyvind!

[@studiocalder818]

I bought my silver GT "scalino" from '69 in 1984, I keep it in the country garage and still today, every time I see it, I am in awe of it; plus every time I meet one I think how much I wish I had one before realizing I already have it

[@GreasyFingers]

@@studiocalder818 I know this feeling! For a fraction of a second you think you finally have to fulfil this dream but then … Life’s really good at this moment.

[@stevewuertz3598]

Johannes-nicely done. Your Alfa body repair videos are the best I've ever seen. We are all in your debt

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Steve. You make me blush.

[@tomaszmleczek8889]

This Alfa is my dream car. Maintenance of this beauty is not easy, keep going. I will stay on your channel longer because I also like classic porsche.

[@GreasyFingers]

Hope you enjoy it, mate.

[@r.weaver3769]

Love these cars

[@GreasyFingers]

You gotta love them!

[@alastairwatson3201]

I’m very pleased that you’ve branched out and extended you video formats. Keep them coming, please!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Alastair.

[@Cento24]

Really enjoying the new format. Thank you for sharing.

[@vtouloumtzoglou]

Absolut poetry my friend! Keep them coming...

[@GreasyFingers]

Many thanks, Vassilis.

[@uniqueaustraliandestinatio1352]

Great video as usual. One of the few brands I have not owned, but always lusted after. Every one I looked at was riddled with rust, and without the skill and patience of a Greasy Fingers I was never brave enough to take up the challenge.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, rust is the doom of all Alfa appassionati. In another life I’ll just take it easy like my friend Johannes, the one with the faggio GT.

[@jbacon1861]

Those single headlight smooth-nose GT's are very hard to find in North America. Wish I could find one...

[@GreasyFingers]

They are rare in Europe too, but regularly on the market. If you want one you can find one without a couple of months.

[@alfagreg4108]

Just heading out for a drive along the Bay of Fundy here in eastern Canada. 76 Spider. Perfect video to set the mood this Friday 13th!

[@GreasyFingers]

Man, I’d like to come and make a film.

[@alfagreg4108]

@@GreasyFingers .....our spare room and garage are waiting! 🙂

[@through_changes]

Beautiful machine by any standards. From an Alfisti point of view, just perfection. Keep going Greesy Fingers, great work man.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, my friend!

[@rodneynelson3862]

Great video! I'll make sure not to have you look at my car underneath. Well maybe I should to make sure I'm not missing anything during restoration.

[@GreasyFingers]

Did I mention I have panatlantic rust detecting goggles?

[@raufsahin334]

Beautiful gt 1300 Junior ..Cheers from 1300Super ..

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Rauf!

[@65Alfaromeo]

Sehr schönes Fahrzeug! Jetzt fehlt nur noch ein zeitgenössisches Radio.

[@matthewalexander6792]

Ask anyone who owned a decent 105 if they miss it, they'll say yes, each and every one of them. There IS no other 105 out there, not even close, there never will be. It's been done. It can't be done again. Each and every one of these cars are absolutely priceless now. Do you really know how privileged you are to own one of these immortal beauties, a stroke of automotive genius, hands down. All too often, we only realize what we had, once it's gone. Ask anyone who once owned a decent 105. But such is life. ❤

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for this comment, Matthew. So true. Let me share it on my Insta channel …

[@johnnderi4324]

A trouble free car,very fast stable, everything I ever wanted in a car.i drove one for fifteen years

[@richardporter6201]

Beauty and car I never drove or owned but would have in a different life. Noticed the nick in the drivers door from being opened too far once just like I did with my TR6 also a fun quirky car.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting, Richard. I was wondering whether someone would notice it.

[@ActionM]

Beautiful car...

[@GreasyFingers]

Hell, it is!!

[@carmelinoantoninodamore9497]

Non ci sono parole il colore la rende unica stupefacente

[@ameliopompeo5722]

Great video but I noticed the dent in the door because the check strap is not adjusted properly. The door has been opened too much and touched the front wing A post.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, possibly a broken door strip at some point in its long life. That’s one of the things I like so much about this car: it’s in good shape without being too perfect to go on the road.

[@ameliopompeo5722]

@@GreasyFingers Even in 1300 cc form they are so enjoyable to drive.! It’s not all about power! Keep it on cam on twisty roads and it’s just great to drive.

[@GreasyFingers]

@@ameliopompeo5722 So true!!

[@virgilrytaar9083]

Its not always the biggest engined version of a sporty car that is the best. I would never compare my Capri to an Alfa, but the 1600 with a couple of tweeks is absolutely perfect, only 90 bhp but it sings

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting and I couldn’t agree more. I much like the 1300 engine. Don’t bend down low with your Capri, it’s fantastic.

[@mertozyurek7169]

delicious video, thanks!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Mert.

[@mrr2880]

I subbed after watching some of the restoration work on the 105... I've got a 1971 like this in my garage and has been off road since the covid started but I'm looking to put it back on the road.. your videos have inspsired me and remind me what I've been missing.. Mine had the 1300 engine ditched quite a while back and 1750 put in with a longer 5th gear and the LSD. It was rebuilt shortly after I drove it back to the UK from Italy in Sep 2007 but suspect it may need some attention in areas you have shown in your videos.. 1 question for you please... I have the sump guard on mine like in the video and it stresses me out every time I come to mildly uneven road and speed humps which are everywhere in the UK. I think mine isn't as flexible as some of the after market version and when you strike it you can feel the judder up both arms.. I obviously know the purpose of this device but by removing it do you significantly increase the chances of smashing the sump up? Is this why these are fitted quite a lot.. can see the point in competition but not for general road use. thanks

[@GreasyFingers]

Hey mate, thanks for commenting. I see it quite like you, but please let me point you on this being without guarantee: one of the most beautiful details of 105/115 cars is the aluminium ribbing of the engine’s oil sump. I just don’t get the point of spoiling it with an ugly steel cage, especially as I guess it’s the answer to a question no one asked. I’ve never heard someone saying „o god, I broke my oil sump on a speed bump“.

[@67GTV]

I have bottomed out my '67 GT Veloce numerous times and thanked my sump guard each time. I wouldn't want to scrape the sump fins. I punctured my Spider's sump, with a guard, when I spun out and hit a curb. 🤣🍀

[@JethroBronner]

There is no such thing as an Alfa 105 with original sills and no rust.

[@GreasyFingers]

So you think I’ll get away without the drink?

[@JethroBronner]

@@GreasyFingers absolutely

[@raypurchase801]

@@JethroBronner My family has owned our '69 1750 GTV since 1974. The only original exterior body panels are the roof and the bonnet..

[@wilkins2490]

My 1750 Has original sills. I know the history back to when it was 1 year old. Car is in New Zealand. No salt on roads here.

[@raypurchase801]

@@wilkins2490 Aha! That's why!

[@motorfab7014]

Quando si parla di piacere di guida e bella estetica (restando nella fascia di prezzo umano) prima o poi si giunge a questa pietra miliare nella storia delle auto sportive 😘

[@GreasyFingers]

Sì, sono completamente d'accordo con te. Ho appena acquistato una Junior in Calabria assolutamente originale, mai verniciata. A parte i davanzali, non c'è nulla da fare. Sto contando i giorni prima di poterla ritirare.

[@motorfab7014]

@@GreasyFingers well done 👏

[@pierremartin9048]

My god what I would do to get the Greasy Fingers treatment!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Pierre. Just bring it to me, I have capacity in the second part of the year.

[@gearhead9828]

What a great video, thanks! By the way, how is the Giulia coming along?

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks! The Giulia is waiting for a Prince to kiss her. When I come back from holiday and find her unkissed, I’ll do it.

[@gumbolimbo7047]

Semplicemente stupenda

[@GreasyFingers]

In fatti e.

[@raisingjunior6389]

I guess it gets your seal of approval ;)

[@GreasyFingers]

It does. It’s very original and well maintained, yet not too perfect to be used.

[@AzorezVal]

My vovo has a 1970 in his garage in a type of yellow

[@GreasyFingers]

Cool. What’s a vovo?

[@AzorezVal]

grandfather in portuguese@@GreasyFingers

[@macwiz1333]

Der Fachmann nickt, den Besitzer freut's :)

[@GreasyFingers]

😆

[@mrjohnirons]

At 5000 revs! Che bella musica !!!

[@GreasyFingers]

🎶😍

[@motorfab7014]

Well done Ben fatto Yes 1.3 is the baby engine but it's e champion baby 😏

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, it revs so nicely.

[@gianluigicostantini1105]

This Is a retoric title, as this car, since It was introduced, represent the icon of the elegance and sportines of Alfa Romeo style, and Is the basic of BMW style.

[@GreasyFingers]

We all love Alfa, mate.

[@davidBarrel]

rear traccion transaxle?

[@GreasyFingers]

Hi David. No, actually not, the transaxle configuration was introduced with the successor, the GTV/Alfetta.

[@volkerkonig9376]

@@GreasyFingers and while transaxle is of course very good for roadholding and so on, it is not a joy to operate at the gearlever. The Alfetta Gt is known for this, while shifting gears in a Bertone is a pure joy- " al dente" as they say.

[@remcotissink]

Another great video ! I don't understand your fascination though with Alfa's being used to Porsche. They are beautifull cars but the production quality is usually horrible.

[@GreasyFingers]

One could easily write a 200 page manifest about this, but in a nutshell: I think you’re right if you look at the brands after 1975. Before that they did play in the same league.

[@andreasmuller9902]

Both cars have a sound that hits you in the heart. ;-) I have also a old Moto Guzzi , just for the sound

[@GreasyFingers]

@@andreasmuller9902 So true!

[@enzo_ka4925]

👍 "beneidenswerte Kunst"

[@GreasyFingers]

Schön, gell? 😊

[@laurentiuprisacariu9905]

😍😍

[@raypurchase801]

"Is it any good?" Well, duh...

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in EU :-( In Germany the Green party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing petrol stations to only one single state operated central gasstation per city or county. :-(((

[@GreasyFingers]

To my best knowledge this comment is lacking factual background.

[@hoelzken]

Sounds like „anti-green-party fake news“ for me…

[@1967250s]

Will never happen. There is not enough battery power to replace all the gas and diesel vehicles needed in any place in the world. The mining of enough material is impossible and would bankrupt everyone, not to mention the ecological disaster waiting from millions of unrecycled batteries, or the raping of land to mine the materials in communist and free countries.

[@GreasyFingers]

That is untrue.

[@volkerkonig9376]

@@GreasyFingers Dieser Oeko- Bot schreibt seinen Blödsinn zu allen Motor- Videos.

[@jakobmarley1127]

Eines der schönsten Autos, aber heute lohnt es sich nicht mehr, solche Dinger anzuschaffen, die Szene ist zu schlecht geworden.

[@michelekalmandi8211]

No music !

[@GreasyFingers]

The day the music died?

[@josetomassaguesdelacortina8171]

El epítome de la maravilla de alfaromeo.

[@GreasyFingers]

You name it!

[@giannif1giovannirizzo201]

Stupenda io la amo troppo🤗like 👍🏾

[@GreasyFingers]

Grazie, Gianni.