1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale Berlinetta Coupe

This 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale by Bertone completed assembly in February 1962, and was subsequently sold to an owner in Forli, Italy. By 1988, the car had been acquired by Conrad 'Bud' Brickman of Loudonville, New York, who commissioned a restoration by Peter Markowski's RPM in Vermont. Upon competition, the car was driven in several events including the Copperstate 1000, and three tours through New England.

The car was sold in May 2006 at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum and acquired by its current Massachusetts-based caretaker. A sympathetic refurbishment followed with receipts totalling over $91,000, including mechanical attention as needed by Bonfanti Garage in Italy, a re-plating of the chrome, and installation of a new two-tone interior.

At some point, the car was given an incorrect 1.6 liter engine from a later Giulia example. The current owner had a Type 539 engine installed, which although originally specified for the uprated Giulia 1300 TI model, retains the proper 1.3 liter displacement. A correct Veloce intake system was also installed which included air filter, plenum, and manifold.

After the refurbishment, the car was used on several tours and events, including several showings at the Tutto Italiano show at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum, and events staged by the Alfa Owners of New England.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2024