Supplied new to an Italian gentleman by S.

Andrews & Son Ltd of Cardiff, ‘AKG 9K’ is a UK-spec Alfa Romeo 1600 GT Junior that has not only been restored but also benefits from a number of well-judged modifications to help it meet the rigours of 21st century driving.

It’s been in the care of its owner for the past 17 years and is only being sold because his age means it’s not getting driven as much as it was - but then the bar is high because he took it to Goodwood and Le Mans in previous years, as well as across Italy as part of Alfa Romeo’s centenary celebrations.

Now being offered with a very sensible guide price, this ever-popular Italian sportscar is so well sorted it could be shown or driven long and hard – or both! The bodywork was restored between 2005 and 2007, and the bill for labour alone came to well over £4,000.

As for the cost of the new panels, we gave up trying to calculate that but if you fancy having a go, please set aside plenty of time… They clearly did a crackin...