1960 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA SPRINT

KEY FACTS

• A superb example of the charming Italian classic, which was upgraded to racing specification in the late 1980s and has been fully refurbished.
• It is powered by a 2.0-litre Alfa twin-cam engine, coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox.
• It has competed in multiple historic rallies, including the Trophée en Corse, Rallye Terre de Lozère and Rallye des Princesses. In 1996, it came 12th overall in the Carrera Panamericana revival, in the hands of then owner Mr Victor Carrasco.
• The car was restored around 10 years ago and has recently benefited from an engine and transmission overhaul.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Giulietta features Sky Blue paintwork with a matching blue roll cage, OMP racing seats and harnesses, a Sport Line steering wheel, a FIA-compliant fuel tank, power-assisted disc brakes, a fire extinguisher and a stainless steel exhaust.
• Various original registration documents are included, along with photographs of the restoration process and images from its rallying history.

CONDITION

• There is no known prior bodywork damage, though given its rallying history, it may well have had remedial work carried out.
• Its resprayed Sky Blue paintwork is in good shape, with minor flaws including a chip in the front edge of the bonnet, and a few marks around the rear lights.
• Inside, its OMP seats are in excellent condition, with surface marks and creasing, but no significant wear.
• The steering wheel leather trim is quite heavily worn and discoloured, though only adds to the Alfa’s classic charm.
• All of the electrics are in good working order.
• The car’s engine and transmission have recently been overhauled.

SUMMARY

This Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint is a superb rally-prepared example of the breed, which has been in motorsport specification for more than 30 years. It has competed in multiple historic events, and even counts a very respectable 12th place overall on the Carrerea Panamericana revival among its achievements. Its engine and suspension have recently been overhauled, and it is ready for competitive use, or simply to enjoy as a fast road car.

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