PREVIOUS OWNERS: JOOP STOLZ, Belgium

The car I purchased is completely rust free, and was from what I can determine in Germany and France over the last 20 years.  

I emailed Marco at the Alfa Factory and he provided me with the original color which was Bluette and I am planning to return from red to the original color this winter.  

It was sold new in Lugano Switzerland.  I found that I was missing a few interior trim pieces and fortunately found these in Holland.

MORE INFORMATION: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale - SS

1961 Giulietta Sprint Speciale. Matching engine number per Alfa Romeo archives and painted in it's rare original color of Bluette. Multi year concours restoration using many NOS parts, and restored to as delivered condition.

Drives beautifully - 30 miles since restoration. Engine by Jack Beck, chrome work by The Finishing Touch. The car is concours ready - can supply more pictures if needed. Original jack, correct tools, original owners manual and rare leather owners manual pouch.

UPDATE: FEBRUARY 29, 2024 RM SOTHEBY'S AUCTION MIAMI FLORIDA

Chassis No. AR177216
Engine No. AR00120 01241
Documents US Title
To be offered on Friday, 1 March 2024


Handsome example of a seminal Bertone design, and the most collectible Giulietta variant
Believed to retain its original engine
Design inspired by the famous Franco Scaglione-penned BAT show cars and the Disco Volante prototype
Continues to benefit from a quality restoration in a particularly elegant color scheme
Offered with tool roll, spare wheel, and owner’s manuals
Initially introduced in prototype form at the 1957 Turin Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale entered production in 1959 as a boutique coach-built version of the popular Giulietta. Bertone’s Franco Scaglione penned the aerodynamic coachwork, lifting various cues from his own Alfa Romeo BAT show cars, as well as the Disco Volante sports-racers.

This finely presented example of the Giulietta Sprint Speciale is the 216th of 374 examples built in 1961. As clarified by a letter on file from Alfa Romeo’s Centro Documentazione, chassis number 177216 completed assembly in late October 1961, finished in Bluette paint, and it was sold one month later to a marque dealership in Lugano, Switzerland, called the Società per il Commercio dei Prodotti Alfa Romeo.

By the 2000s, the Alfa Romeo had come into the possession of a collector residing in Belgium, by which time the coachwork had been repainted in red. The Giulietta was discovered there in 2010 by a Sprint Speciale enthusiast based in Indianapolis, and he bought the car and imported it to the United States. As documented by a lengthy thread on the Alfa Romeo Bulletin Board (Alfabb.com), the owner personally restored the Giulietta at great length, meticulously refurbishing or properly replacing every mechanical component. During this process, he discovered traces of the original Bluette paint, allowing him to conduct a paint-to-sample refinish of the coachwork in the beautiful original color. The interior was re-trimmed in a two-tone scheme of light grey and black, contributing to a particularly elegant color combination.

In December 2019, the Giulietta was acquired by the consignor, one of the world’s foremost Alfa Romeo collectors. Under his careful watch the Sprint Speciale has been fastidiously maintained, and the car is well prepared for immediate driving enjoyment. It is important to note that the Giulietta retains the correct-type AR 00120 engine, which is believed to be the original unit.

It is unusual to encounter a Sprint Speciale that has been treated to such a high level of restoration. Accompanied by owner’s manuals, a tool roll, and a spare wheel, this faithfully restored and maintained example of the striking coach-built Giulietta would make a sensational addition to any Italian-themed garage, exemplifying the spirit of La Dolce Vita.

UPDATE: DANIEL SCHMIDTT AND COMPANY MARCH 2024

Built on the chassis of the Giulietta Spider with a coachbuilt steel and aluminum body designed by Carrozzeria Bertone, the Giulietta Sprint Speciale was a limited-production homologation special. With an extremely low weight and an incredibly low drag coefficient of 0.28 (the same as a C6 Corvette), the car’s 1.3L Inline-4 was capable of propelling the car to around 125mph – much higher than its siblings managed.

It is estimated that no more than 1,366 Giulietta Sprint Speciales were produced between 1959 and 1963. With its limited production and BAT-concept-inspired design, Giulietta Sprint Speciales (and the similar Giulia Sprint Speciale) are highly regarded by enthusiasts and critics alike. Precise handling and brisk acceleration ensure every journey is memorable, though taller individuals may find the car just a touch too small for their needs.

The spectacular 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale Coupe featured here is finished in its stunning factory original color of Bluette over a Light Grey interior. Number 216 of the 374 examples built in 1961, a letter on file from Alfa Romeo’s Centro Documentazione certifies that chassis number 177216 completed assembly in late October 1961, came finished in Bluette, and it was sold one month later to a marque dealership in Lugano, Switzerland, the Società per il Commercio dei Prodotti Alfa Romeo.

By the 2000s, the car was in the possession of a collector residing in Belgium, where it was discovered by a Sprint Speciale enthusiast based in Indianapolis in 2010. He purchased the car and imported it into the US, whereupon he commenced a multi-year restoration. In December 2019, the Giulietta was acquired by one of the world’s foremost Alfa Romeo collectors. Under his careful watch, the Sprint Speciale was fastidiously maintained. As such, the car is well prepared for immediate driving enjoyment. It is important to note that the Giulietta retains what is believed to be its original matching numbers engine, AR 00120.

It is unusual to encounter a Sprint Speciale that has been treated to such a high level of restoration, so this particular car is the perfect selection for any premier collection. Accompanied by owner’s manuals, a tool roll, and a spare wheel, this faithfully restored and maintained example of the striking coach-built Giulietta is offered to the most demanding collector, investor, or enthusiast who desires to own one of the very best at an investment price!