Lot Ended
Description
From a
deceased estate; rare model, one of only 7,107 made; from 50-year ownership;
complete car in need of full restoration
One of the prettiest sports cars
ever made, Alfa Romeo’s gorgeous Giulietta Sprint 2+2 Coupe was launched at the
1954 Turin Motor Show with perfectly proportioned coachwork penned by Franco
Scaglione of Bertone.
Initially known as the 750 Series, it was replaced
by the almost identical 101 Series in 1959 and from 1962 the original 65bhp 1.3
twin-cam engine was replaced in the Giulia by a more robust and powerful 91bhp
1.6 unit, allied to a 5-speed gearbox.
Spider and Berlina versions soon
joined the range and it proved an absolute game changer for Alfa – around
176,000 were sold before production came to an end in 1965. To put this in
perspective, up until the Giulietta was launched, Alfa had only sold around
33,500 cars in total since it was founded in 1910.
The combination of a rev-happy
engine, fine handling and excellent brakes made the Giulia Sprint a driver's car
par excellence and explains why these gorgeous Coupes continue to attract a
fanatical following, with top examples routinely fetching £45k+
today.
This rather sorry looking 101 Series is one of the 7,107 Giulia
Sprint 1600 models built between 1962 and 1964 (factory code 101.12). On offer
here from a deceased estate, it sadly comes with no paperwork but we are told
that it was acquired by the current owner about 50 years ago. A sticker inside
the rear window suggests that it was supplied new in Italy while the K reg
number plate implies that it was first UK registered in Lanarkshire in 1971/72.
It has remained in Scotland ever since.
Appearing to be largely complete
apart from the bumpers, it now requires full restoration. The engine number
has a 112 prefix which is correct for the Sprint 1600. The brakes are free, the
car rolls fairly easily and the steering works so getting it transported is not
an issue. A pair of keys are also present.
Off the road for
many years, the registration number is no longer recognised on the DVLA system,
but the chassis number is still visible on the bulkhead, the engine number is
clear to see and the factory 101.12 ID plaque is still present so
getting it registered should not pose a problem once it has been restored.
An exciting project for someone, this rare Italian icon is on offer here
at no reserve so the best bid takes it home.
For more information
contact James on 07970 309907 or email [email protected]
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