ALFA ROMEO - Giulia Spider 1600 Lot n° 10

La Dolce Vita The model Alfa Romeo Giulietta sedans and coupes were produced from 1954 to 1962. They are the epitome of what Italians are famous for: the quintessence of beautiful engineering and classic, purely Italian styling. The launch of the Giulietta in 1954 heralded a new period for Alfa Romeo, with more affordable models and sharply increased production volumes. The spider was unveiled in September 1955 at the Paris Motor Show, thanks to New York importer Max Hoffman, who knew that this type of product appealed to American customers. It boasts a particularly elegant body. It is equipped with a very convincing and terribly melodious engine: the 1300cc aluminum "twin shaft" delivering 65hp. For Alfa, the Giulietta 1300 represented the "small car, big performance" formula that characterizes the finest creations from the Milanese marque. With demand outstripping supply, Alfa-Roméo had to redefine its strategy and embrace mass production on this occasion. The Giulietta/Giulia spider was produced for 11 years, until the appearance of the Duetto spider in 1966. The Giulia appeared on the market in 1962, replacing the Giulietta spider. It was a renamed Giulietta, equipped with the mechanics of the new Giulia TI sedan (1.6-liter engine and five-speed gearbox). Also available as a Veloce version from 1964, the Alfa Romeo Giulia spider was produced until 1965. The following year, the Duetto spider took over. Described by some as "perhaps the most delightful little sports cars ever produced", the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Giulia spider are undoubtedly among the most seductive Alfa Romeo models, and have lost none of their fifties charm. The This is a 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider 1600 with 2,803 km on the 5-digit Veglia odometer. This Alfa Romeo has not been restored, and presents itself well. The identification is consistent with the elements presented. The paintwork, Alfa Rosso 285A, has been refinished, we believe following a front-end collision. The rear panel has undergone a previous intervention. We also note the presence of appearance defects in various areas of the bodywork. We note residual deformation of the boot floor. Paint thickness measurements reveal excessive use of body fillers in various areas. The windows are in standard condition and are not etched. The soft top is functional, but shows signs of wear. The interior and instrumentation are complete. We note the need to rework the wiring harness, which shows some minor repairs. The interior trim and carpets, as well as the upholstery, are in fair condition. The mechanical system is in good working order, but needs to be overhauled and tuned (carburetor and ignition). A dynamic test was carried out and was conclusive. The engine is fed by two Weber 40DCOOE139 carburetors with horns. The number recorded is AR00526*38378*. The vehicle's history shows that the engine was rebuilt a few years ago, and the gearbox in 2021. The gearbox number recorded is *5M12069*. The axle number recorded is *2253*. We placed the vehicle on an elevator. The underbody and floors are free of perforating corrosion, with only surface corrosion noted. The powertrain shows no noticeable visual defects, only some normal seepage. The running gear shows no abnormal play. We note that the Silentblocs are ageing, and the left front suspension arm is deformed. We recommend replacing the silentblocs. A very fine example up for grabs. La Dolce Vita The model The Alfa Romeo Giulietta saloon and coupé were produced from 1954 to 1962. They are the epitome of what Italians are famous for the quintessence of beautiful engineering and classic, purely Italian styling with a highly successful design. The launch of the Giulietta in 1954 heralded a new period for Alfa Romeo, with more affordable models and a sharp rise in production volumes. The spider was unveiled in September 1955 at the Paris Motor Show, thanks to New York importer Max Hoffman, who knew that this type of product appealed to American customers. It had a particularly elegant body. It was equipped with a very convincing and terribly melodious engine: the 1300cc 'twin shaft' aluminum engine delivering 65hp. For Alfa, the Giulietta 1300 was to represent the "small car, big performance" formula that characterized the finest creations of the Milanese marque. With demand outstripping supply, Alfa-Romeo had to redefine its strategy and embrace