1958 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA Ti

KEY FACTS

• A charming series one Giulietta TI with low indicated mileage, repainted Celeste bodywork, and wonderful patina.
• Under the bonnet sits the 64bhp 1.3-litre twin-cam inline-four, driving the rear wheels with a four-speed manual transmission.
• First registered in January 1959 and acquired by the vendor two years ago.
• With the exception of a resprayed finish, it remains entirely original.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Finished in elegant Celeste light blue with grey houndstooth pattern cloth interior.
• Rides on a set of correct steel wheels, including spare, shod in Vredestein Sprint Classic tyres.
• Its engine features an aluminium alloy block, cast iron sleeves, single downdraft twin-choke carburettor, double overhead cams.
• Column-shift manual transmission.
• Wheel jack, spanner and original 1959 Michelin ‘Guida D’Italia’ book included.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Resprayed Celeste paintwork in excellent condition, with no significant wear, and a smart finish across the panels.
• Its grey cloth upholstery is original and is in very good order for its age.
• A few very minor blemishes to the elegant two-spoke steering wheel and chrome-trimmed dials, as you would expect with such an original car.
• All of the switchgear is believed to be in good working order.
• The car has recently been fitted with new fuel and water pumps, as well as new gearbox linkage bushes and tyres.

SUMMARY

This first-series Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI is a charming Italian saloon, which has been repainted, but which otherwise appears to be in remarkably original condition. The ‘Ti’ model designation has been associated with some memorable cars through the years, and this represents one of its earliest appearances. It is bound to delight its next owner, and would make a smart addition to any collection of classics.

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