Note: The VIN showed up in my Alfa history book as both a 1964 and 1965. I am leaning more towards 1965 though as 381285 is on the high end of the number run. Please let me know if it is otherwise. Also, I have plenty more pictures with details of the underside, etc., please contact me with email address if you would like to receive them.
I am listing this car for the current owner who has had this car for over 30 years, over 25 of which it has been in dry storage. Currently the engine does not start and brakes are non-functioning needing a complete rebuild, but the emergency brake holds and the car rolls well.
The body does need some rust and dent repairs as there is a dent in the right front fender along with a few smaller ones primarily on the passenger side. There is some rust which is most prominent in the driver’s side rocker panel and front fender along with some cosmetic rust around the left rear wheel well and the lower front fenders. The rocker panels were reinforced when current owner acquired the car. The doors open and close fine. Car was originally dark green but at some point was given a mediocre red paint job. One of the hubcaps is missing.
As far as the interior is concerned, the dash assembly is in descent shape but the seats pictured in car are from a 1967 Alfa GTV. The original seats and frames are included but the foam filler has disintegrated and needs replacement and prior to reupholstering. The original panels for the rear parcel shelf are included. The headliner could use replacement. The rear window and door glass are in reasonably good shape though the front windshield has quite a bit of wiper rash that will probably buff out. We do have a good front windshield available at an extra cost.
This car could be made roadworthy with a reasonable amount of mechanical work but since restored examples have been selling north of 75k, this particular vehicle would be a great example to perform a full restoration on especially as it only has an odometer reading of 58,938 miles. This vehicle does have a MA title that needs to be located along with the keys. If not found, a copy of the title will be obtained from the registry and new keys will be made.
Specifications:
1570cc twin-cam engine 129HP w/ two Weber
DCOE40 carbs.
5-speed manual transmission.
Front disc brakes – rear drum brakes.
Vehicle is located in the Boston, Massachusetts area where it was last registered in 1983. Shipping either domestic of overseas is the responsibility of the buyer though we can assist in loading. Delivery in the northeast U.S. is available at a rate of $1.50 per mile. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
This item is being listed locally through other venues so we reserve the right to end this auction at any time.
Please note: Descriptions of vehicles such as this can be quite subjective, so please ask lots of questions, ask for more pictures if needed and if possible contact me to view the car in person.
History of the Alfa Romeo Giulia SS
1963 was the most important year in automotive history. Numerous automotive icons were introduced that year, such as the Porsche 901 (later to become the 911), the first Pagoda, the Aston Martin DB5, the first Lamborghini 350 GT, Ford Mustang and Alfa Romeo's Bertone Coupe, as well as the stunning Giulia Sprint Speciale, or SS for short. The Giulia SS was designed by Franco Scaglione - who worked for Carrozzeria Bertone - and set technical and aesthetic standards that were exceptional even for the traditional brand. This car is not just a car, it is an embodiment of speed, beauty and engineering, a true work of art on four wheels. While most vehicles on the road still had angular and conservative shapes, the Giulia SS appears like a car of the future - flowing lines, an aerodynamic profile and a teardrop shape with a drag coefficient of just 0.28 that seems to flatter the airflow.
Under the hood beats the typical Alfa heart of a sports car: the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with two overhead camshafts delivers 112 hp at 6,500 revolutions per minute. This power ensures impressive acceleration in such a light vehicle and lets the driver experience the feeling of real speed. Smooth and suitable for everyday use at lower revs, the engine really comes to life from 4,000 revs. But Alfa Romeo has never had the ambition to only build fast cars. They build cars that you drive, that you steer, that you chase through corners. And that is exactly what the Giulia Sprint Speciale can do better than many competitors. Thanks to the well-tuned suspension and almost perfect weight distribution, it can be steered precisely and easily through corners. The rear axle remains calm even at high speeds, while the front axle responds wonderfully directly to steering commands. The 5-speed transmission is a revelation. The gears can be engaged crisply and with short distances, and the transmission tuning allows the driver to exploit the full potential of the engine - especially on the winding country roads on which the Giulia SS is practically at home.
The Giulia Sprint Speciale is an Italian sports car through and through, and you can feel that in the interior. There are no unnecessary gimmicks here, just what the driver really needs. The seats are tightly cut and offer excellent lateral support - important when driving the car as it should be. The instruments are clear and well laid out: a large speedometer, an equally large tachometer and a few small displays for the most important information. The steering wheel fits well in the hand, and the chrome details give the interior a wonderful sense of elegance. In total, Alfa Romeo produced exactly 1,400 of these breathtaking masterpieces.
Vita of the Alfa Romeo Giulia SS offered here – SSC597
This Giulia SS was built on October 18, 1964 in dark green with a tan interior and was sold on January 26, 1966 to Alfa Romeo Frankfurt. This Alfa Romeo probably came to the USA with an American GI soldier and was lost there until it reappeared in red at the beginning of 2011. An Italian-American Alfa specialist then took on this Giulia and restored it without regard to cost. In 2013, the concours-restored Giulia Sprint Speciale was auctioned off at the renowned Gooding auction house in Scottsdale/USA by a Monegasque art historian with an important Alfa Romeo collection for a world record price of US$ 198,000. But the car was not good enough for him and so he decided, with the help of the former Alfa Classic Center in Dortmund and the well-known GTA specialist Furiani, to produce a Giulia Sprint "Super" Speciale that is still unique today. The body was polished to a high gloss and sealed using the elaborate Swissvax process. The task then consisted of incorporating contemporary tuning measures, almost all of which came from Alfa Romeo's 1965 technology kit, into this Giulia SS. Chassis/brakes : Koni red with ACC spring set 101, reinforced stabilizer at the front, modified rear axle suspension, reinforced bushings for the trailing arms at the rear. Conversion to 105 2.0L brakes at the front, retrofitting brake boosters, rear axle ratio: 8/43 with lock. Engine/gearbox: A GTA engine was built based on the original veloce engine. The engine body was retained and the cylinder head was replaced with an original GTA cylinder head. The whole thing with sporty road tuning and torque that comes on as early as possible. Retrofit oil cooler, increased cooling capacity, high-performance alternator, custom-made manifold and remaining exhaust system made of stainless steel, new gearbox (GTA) with modified gear ratios and hollow-drilled auxiliary and main shafts. The end result after a total investment of almost € 350,000 is a masterpiece. A Giulia SS "S" with more than 160 "Cavalli" (horsepower). In 2018, the work was completed and this Giulia SSS was added to the impressive Alfa collection and has driven an estimated 1,800 km to date. The body, the paintwork, the interior and the technology are still as good as new, as if fresh from the restoration workshop.
summary
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale was never a car that blended in with the crowd. It is a statement, a symbol of speed, beauty and precision. At a time when many cars are designed for functionality and comfort, the Giulia SS shows that there are still vehicles that make the heart beat faster. It may be rare, but that is precisely what makes it so desirable. It is already a rarity and one of the great collector's items in automotive history. But regardless of its collector's value - this car is built to be driven. The Giulia Sprint Speciale is one of the purest forms of driving that one can experience. "È una macchina per sognare e guidare" - a car to dream and drive and, especially in the modified version offered here, an absolutely impressive experience. A little anecdote: In the year of purchase, the client told his then 5-year-old twins: “This is Batman’s original car.” A story that the children believed for a very long time, but we are still convinced of it today.
A notice:
We are selling this Alfa Romeo on behalf of the owner (brokerage business). This offer is subject to change and subject to prior sale. We will assist you with registration/licensing in Germany. If necessary, we will be happy to have a new appraisal drawn up. Transport in Europe in a closed trailer, and we can also arrange container shipping for the rest of the world.
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