Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS, 1961
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Chassis No.: AR1012000320
Auction: Monterey 2014
Auction date: August 16, 2014
Lot No.: S138
$143,000 | Sold
- 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale
- Purchased at Joopstolze Classic Cars in the Netherlands in August 2006
- Complete restoration including the engine in Guatemala in 2007
- Only 100 miles since the restoration
- Original parts used
- Stored in climate controlled garage
- 11% buyers premium on this automobile, Import duties have been paid
In 1954, Alfa Romeo followed up on the success of its 1900 series with the handsome Bertone-styled Giulietta Sprint coupe powered by a 1.3-liter aluminum-block version of Alfa’s famous twin overhead cam inline-4 engine. A two-plus-two coupe of obvious sporting nature, the Giulietta Sprint used a twin-choke sidedraft carburetor and a high-compression aluminum head, producing 80 HP and a top speed of 103 MPH. In 1955, Alfa added the Giulietta Salon, which became a huge commercial success, and a Pininfarina-bodied Spider. Alfa sold more than 16,000 Giulietta Salons by 1958; by 1961 it had also produced more than 14,000 Giulietta Spider convertibles.
Perhaps the prettiest Giulietta was the lovely Bertone-bodied Sprint Speciale or SS coupe. Built in limited numbers from 1957 to 1962, the Sprint Speciale boasted a 100 HP version of the 1.3L engine with twin Weber twin choke side-draft carburetors, giving it a top speed of 125 MPH. the SS was fast and nimble enough that many owners drove them in competition; indeed, they are still popular in vintage rallying and racing today. Mario Sueiras purchased this 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale coupe in August 2006 from Joop Stolze Classic Cars in the Netherlands. Mr.
Sueiras imported the car to his home in Guatemala and in 2007 commenced a complete restoration that included rebuilding its 1.3/100 HP twin-cam engine. The completed car is the very picture of a classic post-war Alfa sports coupe, its flowing Bertone-designed body cloaked in Italy’s official racing color. Contrasting Red and White upholstery adorns the cleanly designed cockpit, which features comfortable bucket seats and driver-friendly controls that have come to typify Alfa Romeos of all generations. This pristine SS coupe has been kept in a dry climate-controlled garage and has been driven no more than 100 miles since its restoration.
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