Giulia (Type 105) 1962-1993

Manufactured in 1972, original colour Ivory

Originally supplied by Alfa Romeo UK to a customer in the Channel Islands

Re-imported into UK in 1978 and first registered in UK on 24 August 1978

No known history in UK until Robin Simpson acquired the vehicle on 7 June 1991, died in 2004. Rosalind Simpson acquired the vehicle on 1 December 2004, then John Simpson acquired the vehicle on 4 December 2011 (Amanda?) Martin Tinsley acquired the vehicle on 26 March 2020. I acquired the car in February 2022

45 DHLA Dellorto carburettors, Colombo & Bariani CB48 camshafts, 123 programmable electronic ignition, Alfaholics stainless steel tubular manifold and exhaust system.

Classic Alfa 'fast road' suspension upgrade with stiffer springs, upgraded shock absorbers and front anti-roll bar.

Starter motor replaced with a Powerlite high torque lightweight unit and the mechanical fuel pump replaced with a Facet silver top electric fuel pump and FilterKing.

 

Exterior: A perfect paint finish with no chips or blemishes. The outer sills were replaced in 2021; no other repairs identified or necessary when resprayed in Alfa silver metallic (AR737) in 2023 (the original colour was ivory). The underside of the car still has much of the factory finish and no corrosion.

Interior: Original interior in black vinyl with rubber mats (new mat in boot); period radio retained but not fitted. New (fixed) lap and diagonal safety belts. Hood and folding frame mechanism are both in good condition with separate rear cover.

Mechanical: Engine and gearbox: Matching number 2 litre Nord twin cam engine. Gearbox rebuilt with new bearings, seals and synchro hubs. New prop shaft joints and bearings. New radiator and coolant hoses.

New battery with isolator switch. New halogen headlamp units.

New front and rear brake discs, pads and flexible pipes, properly working servos.

Original steel wheels refurbished and fitted with new Goodyear 185/65R14 tyres (including spare).

Major Service Plus in 2023

Changed engine oil and filter (Miller Classic 20W50)

Checked air filter

Changed gearbox oil (Miller Classic EP80W90GL4)

Changed differential oil (Miller Classic EP80W90GL4)

Filled steering box (Penrite steering box oil)

Checked fan belt

Checked coolant hoses and coolant system, including thermostat operation

Fitted new radiator

Replaced all rubber fuel lines

Removed mechanical fuel pump and filter bowl, fitted blanking plate

Fitted new Facet Red Top electric fuel pump with separate switch and connection to ignition circuit

Fitted new FilterKing filter and regulator, checked fuel pressure

Freed hand throttle cable

Fitted new choke cable and wired choke warning light (subsequently disconnected)

Replaced exhaust front hanger bushes

Repaired exhaust leaks on front and middle boxes

Checked engine mounts

Checked gearbox mount

Checked camshaft timing

Checked valve clearances - all about 0.1mm tight - maybe due to cam?

• Inlet: #1: 0.42mm; 2: 0.37mm; 3: 0.41mm; 4: 0.37mm (target 0.45 to 0.50mm)
• Exhaust: #1: 0.43mm; 2: 0.42mm; 3: 0.45mm; 4: 0.45mm (target 0.48 to 0.55mm)

 

Electrics

Checked wiring, lights, switches etc

Fitted oil pressure warning light sender (missing)

Checked warning lights on dash

Replaced battery with correct Bosch  S4 927 type 69

Fitted new battery terminals

Fitted battery isolator switch

Removed front wing key/isolator/alarm and unnecessary wiring together with additional door jamb sensor switches

Cleaned fuses and fuse box and repaired cover

Removed radio, fitted blanking plate, removed aerial and removed speakers

Replaced both headlight units

Fitted new connector on front o/s headlight

Fitted headlight perspex cowl fixings with new rubber spacers

Replaced cracked rear indicator lens, replaced both rear light cluster rubber seals

Removed starter motor (starter motor has 3-bolt fitting and 9 tooth pinion), checked operation, cleaned terminals, fitted metal spacer (missing)

Fitted second earth strap from battery negative ground on front panel to cylinder head

Fitted 123 electronic distributor, new silicon HT leads and Bosch blue coil

Set ignition timing at 34 degrees max advance at 4,500rpm

Replaced spark plugs (NGK B7 ES)

 

Brake and suspension service

Fitted new front brake discs and pads

Fitted new rear brake discs and pads

Adjusted handbrake, checked handbrake shoes

Fitted new armoured flexible brake lines, checked metal brake pipes

Changed brake fluid, bled brakes

Replaced brake servo vacuum hose and clips

 

Fitted uprated front springs, shock absorbers and anti roll bar (ClassicAlfa)

Fitted uprated rear springs and shock absorbers (ClassicAlfa)

Removed rear anti-roll bar

Fitted new rear axle rebound straps and checked rear bump stops

Checked track rod ends

Checked front and rear suspension bushes

Measured and then adjusted front tracking (3mm toe-in)

Fixed slow puncture in nearside rear tyre

Fitted new matching spare tyre

Refurbished all five steel wheels

 

Bodywork and interior

Fitted new front registration plate (plus smaller plate)

Fitted new rear registration plate

Removed scuttle plate, cleaned scuttle area

Removed front and rear seats and floor mats, checked floors

Fitted new front rear splash guards, checked inner wing area behind splash guards

Removed front front splash guards, checked area behind front panel

Cleaned and primed lower front valance

Fitted new top on jack

Repaired rev counter outer cable

Removed and repainted fuel tank, new tank/boot floor rubber gasket

Cleaned and recoloured hood, lubricated frame

Cleaned and painted hood rear channel, repaired o/s drain

Fitted four new hood drain hoses

Fitted new safety belts

Fitted new driver’s door mirror

Fitted new near side door mirror

Repaired rubber front mats

Fitted new boot mat

Fixed windscreen washers, including proper fitting of washer bag

Removed and greased speedo cable to stop needle flicking and start odometer working

Repaired cracked steering wheel wood rim

Replaced windscreen wiper blades

Fitted fire extinguisher

 

Preparation and respray by Paint Monkey

Removed all trim and hood

Repaired interior rear panels (where cut for speaker fitment) and cover in vinyl

Car resprayed by Paint Monkey (included underside of boot and bonnet and inside of boot, scuttle, doors and front area, repaired inner rear panels etc).

Paint colour: AR737 Grigio Metallitzzato (Silver Metallic).

 

Various by Peter Smart Classic Alfa

Refurbished gearbox, including replacing second and third gear synchro and all appropriate bearings and seals. Replaced gear lever rubber gaiters

Replaced both rear wheel bearings

Checked prop shaft, replaced universal joints and driveshaft donut coupling

Replaced complete clutch assembly, release bearing and checked hydraulics, replaced flexible hydraulic hose

Replace rear crankshaft oil seal

Fitted Alfaholics stainless steel exhaust manifold and silencers, new rubber hanger bracket

Fitted gear reduction starter motor

Tuned engine, also checked ignition and carburettors