One of the hardest moments as a car enthusiast is admitting a build or a project is not going to commence as you planned, and that it’s time to let someone else carry it across the finish line. This 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Junior is deep into a conversion to GTAm specs, which we’ll get into later. The seller has made seemingly numerous high-dollar modifications to this Alfa but is selling it as an unfinished project; not only that, he claims to have lost the title, so it’s also being sold a bill of sale only. Alfas with this style of build have sold for some huge numbers when finished, so this could be a real opportunity for an enterprising enthusiast. Find it here on eBay with bids to $4,150 and the reserve unmet.
There was a time when I would say not to be rattled by the lack of title, but with the infamous Vermont loophole closing, options for re-titling have become more complex. It’s not to say it can’t be done, but I also understand why some people are hesitant to roll the dice. I now live in a state that is becoming increasingly onerous for registering project-grade vehicles and it has changed my perception dramatically. The seller is located in California and I’m not sure what the policies are for replacing a lost title, but given the number of car enthusiasts residing there, I can’t believe this isn’t a scenario for which there is no reasonable solution. Regardless, the Alfa will inevitably face a serious reduction in potential sale price due to the missing paperwork.
And it’s a shame, because it appears a great deal of work has been done to modify this Alfa to GTAm specs. This designation refers to the handful of cars that were converted by Alfa Romeo’s factory race team Autodelta to competition-grade specs. Lightweight bodywork, fender flares, and a “sliding block-style” rear suspension were among the tweaks made, along with a 2.0-litre, eight-valve twin-spark engine. The Alfs were used to compete in major racing events like the Italian Touring Car Championship where it went up against bruisers like the BMW E9s and the Ford Capris equipped with modified Cologne engines. If you love Alfas, this car is likely speaking to you right now.
The seller rattles off a variety of improvements beyond the flared bodywork, including fresh paint with all rust repaired; new headliner, fuel tank, door panels, and windshield; lowering springs; a roll cage; aftermarket wheels; and much more. The engine and front and rear suspension are from a 1987 Alfa Spider, and the brand loyalists in the room will have to comment on whether those parts bin items represent an upgrade or, at the very least, a desirable foundation to work from. The listing notes that the carburetor, seats, and other small items are missing, so there’s still some parts sleuthing to do in addition to finishing the work started here. Is finishing this GTAm-style build worth the risk on a car with no title?
The buyer could send it to Conrad up in Berkeley, he could easily finish it and the work would be done right.
It looks like the owner had no problem “commencing” this restoration, the problem was finishing it.skid
I think on my deathbed I will regret not ever having one of these cars. Then there was the time I accidentally ran over my neighbors pet Boa that had somehow escaped the house and was just slithering under the drivers side rear wheel of my car. When I took off it crushed and killed him…The neighbor was out of work for a week because she had to find another snake to do her striptease with…I can only handle so many regrets so I capped it there…
Although this is a recreation, it does not recreate the GTAm, which was based on the smooth nose 4 headlamp 1750GTV
This is a stepnose widebody, so is more like the GTA 1300 Junior, which retained the lightweight stepnose GTA shell ( the GTAm was steel, new Gp2 regulations had different higher weight limits so aluminum panels were no longer suitable) and dominated the sub 1300 touring car classes until the mid 70s, but always with the obsolete stepnose front. The 1300 twinspark in that GTA Junior revved and screamed like no other motor.
Anyway, nice car, lots of potential if realistically priced.
Located in: Frazier Park, California
Mid 70s, the Scheel seat importer bought GTA (1600 twin plug) that only had test km and port to Sheboygan miles. I wanted it but $10k was out of my reach for a car I couldn’t drive much.
Horst Kwech won a Transam championship with a GTA.
You don’t need a title to race it.
no need to refuse a purchase ina car w/no “title” that needs work
if U have hi interest (I’d… with this one).
Both jobs will not B finished tomorrow but that’s when U start them
(if purchased today). Not sure what the fuss on the site continues to be.
Yes, I have halted purchases (on both ‘sellers’ and ‘keepers’) w/o them,
in some cases. Nota biggie (even in this litigious Commonwealth) to get one~
Mass-a-holic / Tax-a-chusetts (but I dont live in Athol) wheee-eu !
I asked the seller to get one if they wanted to sell to me, waited a wk or 2~
Connecticut doesn’t require a title for any car over 20 years old. Bill of sale and last registration (or an affidavit) is all you need. If an uptight state like Connecticut does this, I don’t see why the other 49 wouldn’t.
Item sold on Thu, May 29 at 10:51 PM.
US $12,101.00
20 bids
The seller didn’t answer Lemon Squad’s call to verify. He had a VoIP phone.
Since I couldn’t verify, I didn’t send any money and didn’t pick up the car.
Today, he’s no longer a member on eBay.
Very strange.