History of 1495.07582

PREVIOUS OWNERS: Bill Vermillion - disc jockey in Florida, Ric Lovecchio. RML Automotive -Daytona Beach, FL MARK SZCZYGIEL - MAS RESTORATIONS, Las Vegas, NV

The car was raced in Florida as evidenced by paper work that is with this car and previous mounting of a roll bar. The car is a 101 chassis with parts from earlier 750 series Veloce from the factory. This car is a "transition" car from 750 short wheel base to the 101 chassis which is an inch longer in the wheel base. Mr Vermillion passed decade's ago and his wife left everything completely as they were. The garage in downtown Orlando that housed the sprint and the spider was falling down and completely overgrown. It took all day with 3 men to cut a path to drag the cars to the street.

This is from an EBay auction
Auction text: “1960 Alfa Romeo spider veloce 750 long wheelbase car. According to Alfa this car # AR1495F 07852 was manufactured on March 7th 1960 and sold to Hoffman Motor Cars in N.Y. on March 23rd 1960. The engine number is AR 1315.32895. Body color is Red.

This sale includes original correct numbered block along with engine # 1315.31612 That is complete with the DCO3’s installed in the car now and not running from a 59 veloce. I also have the title for that car # 1495F 04673 that according to Alfa was built on the 1st of September 1958 and sold to Hoffman on September the 12th Body colour is also Red.

This car # 07852 was raced in the SCCA back in the early 60’s in Florida. You can see in the photo’s where the roll bar was welded to the floor . There is also a driver/entrant packet as well to document this.

What you are buying is a correct 1960 veloce with the matching number block, and complete veloce engine from the 59. I have a clear FL titles.

You also get a FL title for car # 04673 that is long gone……..but the matching numbered complete engine is fitted to car # 07852 now. I suppose you could re-create car # 04673 and have 2 veloce’s…………..

The car sits on new Pirelli P3 tires that are correct 155 SR/15. There is very little rust only a little in the trunk as seen in the photo’s. The sills and floor pans are near perfect. It even has the correct choke block-off plate as the DCO3’s have no choke. The car is very complete and requires a very straight forward restoration. All the correct veloce things are there….. Marelli coil and generator Marelli Distributor etc.

There are NO surprise’s with this car.”

From GIULIETTAS.COM WEBSITE:
Update 10/12/09: Car was bid up to $15,100 with 8 bidders, reserve not met. Pretty low for a Veloce with both a numbered replacement Veloce engine installed including the 40DCO3’s etc and the original block.

Update 12/18/09: This car has found itself back on eBay. When it started, a reasonable seeming (compared to Market 169’s $50K result) buy it now of $20,000 was in place but it has since disappeared and the current bid is about $17,500. I suspect it will find a new home this time around.

Another update 12/18/09: The seller has indicated in a big bold description update that he had it slightly backward and the car is 1495*07582 NOT 07852. I just looked at the pictures in the link and it is iindeed 07582.

Update 12/25/09: Another close call for this car. 14 bidders did their thing and could only muster $19,200 worth of reserve not meeting enthusiasm for this car. I’m not sure what could have been done differently, I think it’s just another case of too many trips through the pixels on eBay and everyone thinks it’s got problems that they are unaware of. I’d throw $20K at it if I had it.

UPDATE April 12, 2016. This car is for sale after a major restoration. Listed below are the after photos 1960 Alfa Romeo 750F LWB Giulietta Spider Veloce

This beautiful 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce 1495F 07582 with matching motor #1315 32895, is from the estate of William Vermillion, a popular 60’s DJ (WLOF Radio AM) from the Orlando FL area. It was manufactured and imported in March 1960 to Hoffman Motors. This Veloce has just completed a total and complete restoration, in a dry desert shop, spending an extraordinary amount of time and effort in maintaining its originality.

The history of this Alfa can go back to January 1962, when Mr. Vermillion purchased it in Washington State. He then moves to Florida in 1963, where the car is registered and he apparently raced it at SCCA events. Several SCCA club magazines and race forms came with the purchase. The last registration of Mr. Vermillion’s Alfa for the road seems to be in the 1972-73 year. RML Automotive in Daytona Beach acquired the car in late 2009, and I purchased it soon after in early 2010.

This Alfa 750F LWB restoration started with a complete car, with nearly all its original parts. I strived to keep as much of these parts, restoring them whenever possible. Nearly all original nuts and bolts are still used and restored to their authentic finishes. New parts for the engine and drive included pistons and liners, bearings, valves, guides, seals, clutch and pressure plate. The cylinder head work was completed by Norm Racing, and the bottom end at Universal Automotive and Rebuilding in Las Vegas. The Weber DCO3 carbs were reconditioned with new parts; new throttle shafts were fitted by Pierce Manifold. All brakes were overhauled with new parts, including seals and hoses. A new exhaust system was installed with new hangers. Tires are the original type - Pirelli CA67 on Borrani wheels.

The body was found to be very sound. It was completely stripped, repaired, then epoxy covered. It is finished in Alfa 505 red (single stage urethane). All chrome is done in show quality. Interior vinyl color is the unusual gray/ beige, which Alfa offered at the time. The carpets are made of Italian wool. A new windshield was installed as the original had deep scratches. Also, a NOS, still in the box, Motorola AM radio was found and installed with a period correct antenna. All doors, hood and trunk lid fit well and close properly. A new stayfast top has been installed and comes with an original type vinyl boot. It also comes with a complete Veloce tool kit, jack and owners manual. Overall, no detail has been overlooked as can be seen in the photos.

This special Alfa Giulietta Spider Veloce is stunning in person, perfect for showing, well sorted out, and drives great. An example of an Alfa model that will only appreciate in value.

UPDATE: FOR SALE ON WORLD WIDE AUCTIONS

UPDATE: For sale on the Celebrity Cars Las Vegas

UPDATE: March 11,2020 BRING-A-TRAILER
This 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce is one of 1,203 examples produced for the model year and was imported new to the US by Hoffman Motor Car Company. It was acquired in January of 1962 by William “Weird Beard” Vermillion, a 1960s-1970s era radio DJ for WLOF in Orlando, Florida. The Weird Beard drove the car for about a decade before parking it in his central Florida garage, where it reportedly sat until after his passing in 2008. MAS Restoration was contracted in 2010 to perform a restoration, which was completed in 2015. Work included stripping the body to bare metal and performing a repaint in Rosso Chiaro. The original 1.3L twin-cam four was also rebuilt, as were the brakes, suspension, rear end, and Weber DCO3 carburetors. Additional equipment includes a five-speed manual gearbox, period Motorola radio, Borrani wheels, Pirelli CA67 tires, and a Stayfast convertible top. The car was awarded a best in class at the Las Vegas Concours D’Elegance a year after the restoration was completed, and it received a Certificato D’Oro with a score of 102 at the 2019 Alfa Romeo Owner’s Club Cortile Della Corsa. This Spider Veloce was acquired by the current owner in 2018 and is now offered on his behalf with a tool kit, history file, owner’s manual, Certificato di Origine, and a clean North Carolina title.

Chassis AR 1495F*07582* is reported to be an interim production car that left the factory with a 101-series body and a mix of 750 and 101-series components. After being pulled from longterm storage, MAS Restoration disassembled the car and stripped the body shell before securing it in a rotisserie. The bare shell was coated in epoxy primer before being refinished in Rosso Chiaro with a single-stage urethane, as shown by included restoration photos. New rubber and reconditioned chrome were installed during reassembly.

The 15″ Borrani wheels are wrapped in a set of Pirelli Cinturato CA67 tires, and a matching spare resides behind the seats. The Stayfast canvas top was supplied by Haartz, and the car is also equipped with period components such as Trico wipers and a red tip Hirschmann antenna. Braking is managed by four-wheel Alfin drums, and reconditioned Girling shocks are mounted at each corner.Photos of the car following the restoration in 2015 can be viewed here.

The seats have been reupholstered in beige with Rosso Chiaro piping and are mounted over Italian wool carpeting. Factory equipment includes a set of fold-out 101-style vent windows and an IPRA heater located below the dash.

A two-spoke steering wheel fronts a set of Veglia gauges, including a Veloce-specific 8k-rpm tachometer. A period Motorola radio was sourced during the restoration, and closeups of the knobs, trim, and interior fittings are provided in the gallery below. 37k miles are shown on the five-digit odometer.

In Veloce trim, the aluminum 1,290cc twin cam inline-four was rated for 103 horsepower by the factory. This engine was reportedly rebuilt in collaboration with Norman Racing Group of Berkeley, California and Universal Automotive Machine of Las Vegas, Nevada. Pierce Manifolds reconditioned the Weber DCO3 carburetors, at which point new throttle shafts were installed. The intake plenum was reportedly polished under previous ownership, a finish that was retained during the restoration. A number of Magneti Marelli components, including the distributor, generator, and starter, were retained and reconditioned. Note the period-correct Lodge spark plugs.

Block stamping is AR1315*32895* is shown above and matches the engine number listed on the Certificato di Origine. A closeup of the firewall stamping is provided in the gallery.

The five-speed gearbox received new synchros for first and second gear during the restoration, before being re-sealed. A new exhaust system and hangers were also sourced, along with a replacement clutch disc, pressure plate, and refurbished fork assembly. Note the factory-style stickers on the transmission, rear axle, and limiting-straps. Additional underside photos are included in the gallery, showing the reconditioned suspension and brake components.

The Certificate di Origine from Alfa Romeo Classiche records the production dates and original configuration. Correspondence from Alfa Romeo Museo Storico is shown in the gallery below. Older registrations from Florida and Washington are contained in the history folder.

A factory tool kit, jack, and owner’s manual are also included in the sale.

UPDATED JULY 25,2022 BONHAMS AUCTION WEBSITE (INFORMATION AND PHOTOS ARE FROM BONHAMS WEBSITE)

1960 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA SPIDER FAST
Chassis no. AR1495F07582 Engine no. 131532895
Sold for $ 123,200
Lot 37.
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce
Chassis no. AR1495F07582
Engine no. 131532895
1,290cc DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
2 Weber DC03 Carburetors
103bhp at 6,500rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*Exquisite restoration of a desirable factory Spider Veloce
*Numbers matching example with multiple concours awards
*Eligible for numerous Concours d'Elegance and classic rallies
*Highly desirable classic Italian roadster

THE ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA Designed by Pinin Farina on a modified Sprint Coupe chassis, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider was the company's second post-war model. The little two-seat Sports Spider was introduced in 1955, at the insistence of New York importer Max Hoffman, who saw how well small British and German sports cars were being received in America. The Giulietta Spider offered brisk performance (almost 100 mph) from its free-revving, all-alloy, 1.3-liter twin-cam four, mounted in a steel unibody chassis that weighed less than 1900lbs at the curb. The design was unmistakably Pinin Farina — very elegant, sporting, and lithe.

From the time of their introduction, both the Sprint and Spider provided an exhilarating combination of character and performance, within the limits of what was possible with the well-designed twin-cam engine. However, as with pre-war Alfa Romeos, the dealers soon saw a demand for an upgraded version for buyers with competition in mind. In 1956, the Giulietta Sprint and Spider Veloce's duly appeared, with high-performance engines and modified bodywork. High-crown pistons raised the compression ratio to 9.1:1 which, with a pair of twin-choke Weber carburetors and more peaky camshaft profiles, raised the power by approximately 15%. Performance was certainly improved, with a top speed of 115mph and a more responsive engine through and through. Just 1,203 Giulietta Spider Veloce's were produced, and they remain among the most collectible of the model today.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Bonhams is pleased to offer this beautifully restored example of the desirable Giulietta Spider Veloce. This fine example was completed at the Milanese Alfa Romeo, March 7, 1960, configured as a left-hand-drive Spider in full 750F Veloce trim, and finished in Rosso Chiaro (red) over Light Beige vinyl with red piping. The Alfa Romeo, which carried a high-performance twin-cam engine with dual Weber carburetors, was delivered to the U.S. and sold to Hoffmann Motor Car Co. of New York.

While the original owner was not recorded, in January of 1962 the Spider was acquired by legendary Orlando, Florida based radio DJ William "Weird Beard" Vermillion Jr. Spinning the discs on WLOF AM in the '60s and '70s, he is credited with getting Van Morrison's 'Brown Eyed Girl' single on the top-40 lists in 1967. The Beard, who was living in Spokane, Washington but soon moved to Orlando, drove Alfa actively for about a decade, but for the rest of his life. Copies of the original temporary registration in 1962, and various Florida registrations are on file. After 47 years, the Spider moved on to its next owner in 2009. Fresh from long term storage, pictures of the car as found showed it to be complete, but in need of restoration. The Alfa was sent to MAS Restorations in Las Vegas, Nevada for a complete, concours restoration. The five-year restoration returned the car to better-than-new spec. Torn down to bear metal, the body was refinished and resprayed in epoxy primer on top of which the original color in correct single stage urethane paint was applied. The interior was correctly retrimmed in the original colors using the original seats and carpets as guides. Mechanically, the entire drivetrain was rebuilt with the top end finished by Norm Racing and the bottom end by Universal Automotive and Rebuilding — both in Las Vegas. The finished car was topped with a new Stayfast convertible top. The restoration is entirely documented in over 160 photographs, as well as 100 photographs immediately following the completion of work. Shown at the 2016 Red Rock Concours d'Elegance, the freshly redone Alfa took a Top 10 of Show award.

Acquired by the current owner in 2018, only about 1,000 miles have been driven since the completion of the restoration. Shown at the 2019 Alfa Romeo Owner's Club Cortile Della Corsa, the fabulous restoration earned the Spider a Certificato D'Oro with a score of 102.

Complete with its tools, books, numerous photos of the restoration, and much more, this spectacular Spider Veloce will certainly afford easy access to the country's vintage rallies and Concours d'Elegance thanks to its unquestionable pedigree. These Veloce Spiders are sought after for their nimble-handling, and from the beautiful Pinin Farina styling to the jewel twin-cam motor, this is truly the complete package of classic motoring.

FOOTNOTE and INVOICE TEXT: This Alfa Romeo is titled with the VIN. 1495F07582

UPDATED FEBRUARY 16, 2023 FOR SALE AT THE EXPERIENCE GROUP, FT. LAUDERDALE FL.
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce
- Chassis no. AR1495F07582
- Engine no. 131532895
- 1,290cc DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
- 2 Weber DC03 Carburetors
- 103bhp at 6,500rpm
- 5-Speed Manual Transmission
- Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
- 4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Exquisite restoration of a desirable factory Spider Veloce
*Numbers matching example with multiple concours awards
*Eligible for numerous Concours d'Elegance and classic rallies
*Highly desirable classic Italian roadster

We are pleased to offer this beautifully restored example of the desirable Giulietta Spider Veloce. This fine example was completed at the Milanese Alfa Romeo, March 7, 1960, configured as a left-hand-drive Spider in full 750F Veloce trim, and finished in Rosso Chiaro (red) over Light Beige vinyl with red piping. The Alfa Romeo, which carried a high-performance twin-cam engine with dual Weber carburetors, was delivered to the U.S. and sold to Hoffmann Motor Car Co. of New York.

While the original owner was not recorded, in January of 1962 the Spider was acquired by legendary Orlando, Florida based radio DJ William "Weird Beard" Vermillion Jr. Spinning the discs on WLOF AM in the '60s and '70s, he is credited with getting Van Morrison's 'Brown Eyed Girl' single on the top-40 lists in 1967. Copies of the original temporary registration in 1962, and various Florida registrations are on file. After 47 years, the Spider moved on to its next owner in 2009. Fresh from long term storage, pictures of the car as found showed it to be complete, but in need of restoration. The Alfa was sent to MAS Restorations in Las Vegas, Nevada for a complete, concours restoration. The five-year restoration returned the car to better-than-new spec. Torn down to bare metal, the body was refinished and resprayed in epoxy primer on top of which the original color in correct single stage urethane paint was applied. The interior was correctly re-trimmed in the original colors using the original seats and carpets as guides. Mechanically, the entire drivetrain was rebuilt with the top end finished by Norm Racing and the bottom end by Universal Automotive and Rebuilding — both in Las Vegas. The finished car was topped with a new Stayfast convertible top. The restoration is entirely documented in over 160 photographs, as well as 100 photographs immediately following the completion of work. Shown at the 2016 Red Rock Concours d'Elegance, the freshly redone Alfa took a Top 10 of Show award.

Shown at the 2019 Alfa Romeo Owner's Club Cortile Della Corsa, the fabulous restoration earned the Spider a Certificato D'Oro with a score of 102.

UPDATE: JUNE 10,2023 FERRARI OF FORT LAUDERDALE (ALL INFORMATION AND PHOTO ARE COPIED FROM THEIR WEBSITE

1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 750 Spider Veloce, Pinin Farina
Chassis No. AR1495F07582
Engine No. 131532895
- Documented high-performance Veloce model.
- One of 2,796 Veloce Spiders produced between 1956 and 1961.
- Photo documented restoration by MAS Restorations, Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Concours level restoration to original specs and colors.

Alfa Romeo, proving that more power is a good thing, offered the Giulietta Spider Veloce beginning with the 1956 model year. Veloce, appropriately, translates to fast in Italian. The Type 750F engine was enhanced to 90hp (10 more than standard models) thanks to an updated twin choke Weber 40 DCOE2 carburetor, 9:1 compression, new design cylinder head, 9mm valve stems, and bigger diameter main journals on the crankshaft. A limited number, with chassis numbers from AR1495F07501 to AR1495F07612, were sent to the U.S. in 1960, including this example. In total, Alfa Romeo built 14,300 Giulietta Spiders and an additional 2,796 Veloce Spiders between 1956 and 1961. A 109mph top speed was claimed by the factory.

Alfa Romeo factory records indicate Chassis No. 07582 to be configured as a left-hand drive Spider in full 750F Veloce trim. It was completed on March 7, 1960 and dispatched to Hoffman Motor Car Co. in New York, New York. While the original owner remains unknown, it was acquired in January 1962 by legendary Orlando, Florida radio DJ, William Weird Beard Vermillion, Jr. While working at WLOF AM radio in the 1960's and 1970's, Vermillion is credited for promoting and popularizing Van Morrison's Brown-Eyed Girl single to the Top-40 list in 1967. Copies of his initial temporary registration from 1962 along with various Florida registrations remain with the car.

It was purchased by a subsequent owner in 2009 having been in long-term storage. Despite being complete, the car was in need of restoration. It was entrusted to MAS Restorations of Las Vegas, Nevada, which over the next five years, completed a concours level restoration to exceptional standards. Taken down to bare metal, the body was refinished in epoxy primer on top of which the original Rosso Chiaro color in single-stage urethane paint was applied. The interior was correctly reupholstered in its original colors of cream leather with red piping and red carpets using the originals as patterns to ensure authenticity. An in-dash Motorola AM radio and the original tools and books are included.

Mechanically, the entire drivetrain was rebuilt - the top end by Norm Racing and the bottom end by Universal Automotive and Rebuilding; both in Las Vegas. A new Stayfast convertible top was installed as the finishing touch. The restoration is documented in 160 photographs along with another 100 photographs following the completion of work. Attesting to the quality of the restoration, the car was shown at the 2016 Red Rocks Concours d'Elegance where it received Top 10 of Show honors. In 2019 at the Alfa Romeo Owner's Club Cortile Della Corsa, the Spider earned a Certificate D'Oro with a score of 102.