The 1960s marked a second golden age for Alfa Romeo in international competition. Alongside the SZ, TZ, and Tipo 33 prototypes, the 105-series Giulia Sprint GT formed the basis for one of the marque’s most successful production racers: the GTA. The “A” denoted alleggerita, or “lightened,” referencing its aluminum bodywork and rigorous weight reduction.

In 1968, Alfa Romeo introduced the GTA Junior to contest the competitive under-1300 cc class. Distinguished by bold exterior graphics, the Junior model featured a 1290 cc twin-plug engine, producing 96 hp and up to 150 hp in race tune. Approximately 450 examples were built through 1975, including just 193 road-going Stradale versions.

Chassis 775946 was completed in late 1968, originally finished in Biancospino (Hawthorn White), and delivered new to Florence, Italy. Retained by its first owner for over 25 years, the car was exported to Japan in the mid-1990s before arriving in the US in 2004. A sympathetic restoration followed, including mechanical work overseen by Alfa Performance Connection and a repaint in traditional Rosso Alfa (Alfa Red). Acquired by Curtis Leaverton in 2015, the Junior was fitted with a tuned 1750 cc engine for improved drivability, while retaining its original engine (AR00559.05187), which accompanies the car. Presented in fine condition, this rare GTA 1300 Junior Stradale is offered with manuals, a tool kit, and literature.