UPDATE September 30, 2014
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The Bertone designed Sprint Speciale version of the Giulietta first appeared in 1957. With stream-lined bodywork it was reckoned to be an absolutely sensational looking. It marked a strong resemblance to the famed, legendary Italian marque’s earlier competition designs, particularly the Dicso Volante sports-racer and the Berlina Aeordinamica Tecnica.
The Giulietta’s successor the Giulia, appears in 1962. These cars were designed as a “spin off” of the radical BAT Series cars. They featured a larger 1570-cc engine, a twin Weber Carburetor setup, a five speed gearbox, and were fitted with front disc-brakes. The Sprint Speciale became the vehicle to have with the extra engine capacity and slippery aerodynamic shape providing effortless high-speed cruising. It was considered as enjoyable to drive as they are to look at. The Alfa engine and gearboxes have proved reliable and long-lived. Under 1400 total Sprint Speciales were produced through 1966.
This particular 1965 Alfa Romeo Guilia Sprint Speciale 1600 was built in late 1964 with the chassis number AR 381228 that possesses the correct motor number 121*01257. To be exact, the chassis was the 64th from the end of the run and the motor the 40th from the end of production. This car was first sold in March of 1965 in Newark, NJ.
From the desk of Marco Fazio, Alfa Romeo historian, the chassis number AR 381228 originally corresponds to an Alfa Giulia Sprint Speciale with 101.21 motor, manufactured on the 11th of September 1964.
This 1965 Giulia Sprint Speciale body has been mildly customized in the style of the Tom Zat SSZ cars. Tom Zat is a world-renowned expert on a a Sprint Speciale chassis. The Alfa Romeo factory contacted Zat about building a car to win the SCCA National Championship. Zat began his work with a racer based on the Bertone designed Sprint Speciale and went on to win three national championships.
The Zat styled modifications include full radius wheel arches, instead of the normally flat topped and the “catfish whiskers” removed from front fenders. As well the bumpers and side markers were removed for a cleaner racing inspired look. It’s a matter of taste but most people that see it think it is a visually more attractive set-up than a stock Sprint Speciale.
The car has been meticulously painted in Alfa Rosso recently and is incredibly beautiful with the appropriate new TZ wheels and Sprint Classic tires. The car is perfectly straight and shows zero signs of rust or rust repair. The body is as nice as you will ever find on one of these Alfa’s. The body is quite simply a masterpiece. The paint is flat and mirror like and obviously done by someone capable of high caliber restoration techniques. Take a look at all the close up pictures and you will see no overspray and brand new rubber everywhere. The attention to detail in the paint and bodywork is a 10 out of 10.
The floors, undercarriage and rockers are completely solid and appear to be original to the car. (Note: Any red that you see in the undercarriage pictures is simply the reflection of the red rack on the bottom of the car. There is not one spec of red overspray paint on the undercarriage or parts.)
The Interior is exquisite with all components looking brand new, including carpet, door panels, dash and under-dash and all chrome bits. These Classic Recaro seats are extremely comfortable and compliment the interior nicely. Gauges are all bright and look to be in mint original condition.
The mechanicals have been completely gone through, including an engine and transmission rebuild, complete brakes, fuel and cooling system in 2013. Famed Alfa specialist, Jim Cestarollo, at Alfaman of Novato (California) has gone through the car and repaired, replaced or serviced the car from stem to stern. All lights and gauges work to factory specs.
This Speciale would be right at home at the finest show car events in the country or on the roads of America touring.
With only 1400 of these works of art to hit the market the prices have been understandably on the rise. Sprint Speciales are proving to be a great investment with recent sales approaching $200,000 for some exceptional pieces. These are a great investment vehicle that will surely move up nicely over time. This is a special little gem that would compliment almost any serious collection.
For additional information visit BlueChip Motor Cars in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me who did the body modifications on the Alfa. I would also like to know where the car has been during it's lifetime and also if it has its original drivetrain. Sep-26-14
A: First, the car was always a California car. All of the metal fabrication was done in metal by the late Don Francisco Rodriquez, an old school California craftsman who could shape anything out of metal into a perfect object. The builder and Don Paco spent over a year debating over the exact curvature of the wheel openings to make them look like Bertone factory original design. Study them and see if you don’t agree, in person they are a masterpiece of perfection. The car has the original Engine, Transmission and Rear-end.
As seen at the Alfa Romeo Convention 2013 Napa California parking lot
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$134,000 Body Type: Coupe Year Built: 1965 Trans: Automatic Fuel Type: Gas Ext color: Red Int color: Black
1965 Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale
The Bertone designed Sprint Speciale version of the Giulietta first appeared in 1957. With stream-lined bodywork, it was reckoned to be absolutely sensational looking. It marked a strong resemblance to the famed, legendary Italian marque’s earlier competition designs, particulary the Disco Volante sports-racer and the Berlina Aeordinamica Tecnica. The Giulietta’s successor the Giulia, appears in 1962. These cars were designed as a “spin off” of the radical BAT Series” cars. They featured a larger 1570-cc engine, a twin Weber Carburetor setup, a five speed gearbox, and were fitted with front disc-brakes. The Sprint Speciale became the vehicle to have with the extra engine capacity and slippery aerodynamic shape providing effortless high-speed cruising. It was considered as enjoyable to drive as they are to look at. The Alfa engine and gearboxes have proved to reliable and long-lived. Under 1400 total Sprint Speciales were produced through 1966. This 1965 Alfa Romeo Guilia Sprint Speciale 1600 was built in late 1964 with the chassis number AR 381228 that possesses the correct motor number 121*01257. To be exact, the chassis was the 64th from the end of the run and the motor the 40th from the end of the run. This car was first sold in March of 1965 in Newark, NJ. From the desk of Marco Fazio, Alfa Romeo historian, the chassis number AR 381228 originally corresponds to an Alfa Giulia Sprint Speciale with 101.21 motor, manufactured on the 11th of September 1964.
This 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale body has been customized in the style of the Tom Zat SSZ cars. Tom Zat is a world-renowned expert on a Sprint Speciale chassis. The Alfa Romeo factory contacted Zat about building a car to win the SCCA National Championship. Zat began his work with a racer based on the Bertone designed Sprint Speciale and went on to win three national championships.
The care has been recently painted in Alfa Rosso and is incredibly beautiful with the appropriate new TZ wheels and Sprint Classic tires. The car is perfectly straight and shows no signs of rust. The mechanicals have been completely gone through, including an engine rebuild, brakes, transmission and fuel system. Famed Alfa specialist, Jim Cestarollo, at Alfaman of Novato has gone through the car and repaired, replaced or serviced the car from stem to stern. With only 1400 of these works of art to hit the market the prices have been understandably on the rise.
UPDATE August 21, 2016 from Car & Classic UK Website:
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Located in the USA...
1965 Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale
$134,000..usd dollars.
Body Type: Coupe
Year Built: 1965
Trans: Automatic
Ext color: Red
Int color: Black
-Miles:76k
1965 Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale SS
- The Bertone designed Sprint Speciale version of the Giulietta first appeared in 1957. With stream-lined bodywork, it was reckoned to be absolutely sensational looking. It marked a strong resemblance to the famed, legendary Italian marque’s earlier competition designs, particulary the Disco Volante sports-racer and the Berlina Aeordinamica Tecnica.
- The Giulietta’s successor the Giulia, appears in 1962. These cars were designed as a “spin off” of the radical BAT Series” cars. They featured a larger 1570-cc engine, a twin Weber Carburetor setup, a five speed gearbox, and were fitted with front disc-brakes.
- The Sprint Speciale became the vehicle to have with the extra engine capacity and slippery aerodynamic shape providing effortless high-speed cruising. It was considered as enjoyable to drive as they are to look at. The Alfa engine and gearboxes have proved to reliable and long-lived. Under 1400 total Sprint Speciales were produced through 1966.
- This 1965 Alfa Romeo Guilia Sprint Speciale 1600 was built in late 1964 with the chassis number that possesses the correct motor number.
- To be exact, the chassis was the 64th from the end of the run and the motor the 40th from the end of the run.
- This car was first sold in March of 1965 in Newark, NJ.
- From the desk of Marco Fazio, Alfa Romeo historian, the chassis number AR 381228 originally corresponds to an Alfa Giulia Sprint Speciale with 101.21 motor, manufactured on the 11th of September 1964.
This 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale body has been customized in the style of the Tom Zat SSZ cars. Tom Zat is a world-renowned expert on a Sprint Speciale chassis.
- The Alfa Romeo factory contacted Zat about building a car to win the SCCA National Championship. Zat began his work with a racer based on the Bertone designed Sprint Speciale and went on to win three national championships.
- The care has been recently painted in Alfa Rosso and is incredibly beautiful with the appropriate new TZ wheels and Sprint Classic tires.
- The car is perfectly straight and shows no signs of rust.
- The mechanicals have been completely gone through, including an engine rebuild, brakes, transmission and fuel system.
- Famed Alfa specialist, Jim Cestarollo, at Alfaman of Novato has gone through the car and repaired, replaced or serviced the car from stem to stern.
- With only 1400 of these works of art to hit the market the prices have been understandably on the rise.
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- Detailed Pic's available soon.
-Great fun and a very solid investment 4 U .
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1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale 1600 (built in 1964, delivered in 1965)
For Sale is a Sprint Speciale built in late 1964 with the chassis number AR 381228 that has the correct motor # 121*01257. To be exact, the chassis was 64th from the end of the run and the motor 40th from the end of the run. This car was first sold in March of 1965 in Newark, USA
Among the Giulia production series, just 1,366 were the dynamic and highly stylized Sprint Speciale, a spin- off of the radical "BAT series" cars. More developed than the earlier Giuletta model, the Giulia was equipped with a slightly larger 1600cc DOHC engine and front disc brakes. All Sprint Speciales are equipped with the desirable twin Weber carburetor setup.
This 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale body had been customized by the previous owner in the style of the Tom Zat SSZ cars, Zat is world renown for his 4 custom SSZ cars.
This car has been recently been painted in Alfa Rosso and is incredibly beautiful with the appropriate new TZ wheels and Sprint Classic tires. While the dash is restored and stock, the interior is also restored but in a more modern look appropriate of the Zat styling. It is complete and without wear. Some of the chrome is new while other chrome parts have the patina of a driver quality car. This car shows no signs of rust now or in the past.
The current owner has gone through all of the mechanicals, including a complete engine rebuild. Brakes, transmission, fuel system and the virtually all of the mechanicals have been either repaired, replaced or serviced by the well-known Alfa specialist, Jim Cestarollo, Alfaman of Novato. You will find that the all the lights work including dash, under dash, interior and headlight, high beams etc. All gauges operate correctly.
Sprint Specials have risen in price over the last few years with Hagerty showing a price range value of $85k to 165k on the high end. SCM (Sports Car Marketplace) shows a range of $80k to $135k. While this car has been customized, someone could return it to stock if the desire was the highest return as there were only 1400 of the 1600's built over the 3 years they were made. However the beauty of the Zat in design is wonderfully executed in this fine example and can truly be called a head turner.
From the Desk of Marco Fazio, Alfa Romeo Historian
According to our documentation files, the chassis number AR 381228 originally corresponds to an Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale (101.21), manufactured on the 11th September 1964 and sold on the 18th March 1965 to Alfa Romeo Inc., Newark USA.
The body colour is white, with grey interiors.
Yours, Sincerely,
Marco Fazio
