1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale Coupe

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale made its debut in 1957 at the Turing Auto Salon on October 30th. The coupe wore a forward-thinking design from Carrozzeria Bertone which was clearly inspired by the mid-1950s Berlina Aerodinamica Technica - show cars created by Bertone to study aerodynamics.

Just 1,366 examples of the Sprint Speciales were built between 1957 and 1962.

This example was delivered new in Italy and subsequently imported to the United States. A thorough restoration began in 1987 and was completed in 2012. It total, more than $25,000 was spent on the vehicle in the last four years of the work. Since the work was completed, it has traveled just a few hundred miles.

Power is from a 1290cc dual overhead cam four-cylinder engine fitted with dual Weber Sidedraft carburetors. The 116 horsepower produced by the powerplant is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. Drum brakes are at all four corners.

In 2013, this car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. It was estimated to sell for $120,000 - $140,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $82,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2013