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1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV

The Alfa Romeo Sprint GTV was produced from 1965 to 1968, with 14,240 examples built. The GTV, Gran Turismo Veloce with 'veloce' being Italian for 'fast,' was the most sporting car in the Alfa Romeo range. The first model available was the Giulia Sprint GT, introduced in 1963 and produced until 1966, it later evolved into the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce, the 1760 GTV in 1967, and the 2000 GTV in 1972. Engine capacity increased from 1570cc to 1962cc. The basic body shape of all models was courtesy of Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone. This was one of the first major projects for Bertone and was heavily influenced by his earlier design for the Alfa Romeo 2000 Sprint and 2600 Sprint.

All models were powered by a four-cylinder, all-light-alloy Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine with two valves per cylinder. All 105 series coupes had twin carburetors, except for the U.S. market 1750 GTV and 2000 GTV cars which had mechanical port fuel injection by SPICA. Competition models had cylinder heads with twin spark plugs. All engines were backed by a five-speed manual transmission, and solid disc brakes were placed on all four wheels. The rear suspension was comprised of a solid axle with coil springs. Air conditioning and a limited-slip rear differential were optional on the later models.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT was manufactured from 1963 to 1965 and was first shown to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September of 1963. Its Bertone body design was known as scalino (step) or 'step front', due to the leading edge of the engine compartment lid which rested 1cm above the nose of the car. There was a single-piece chrome bumper with no overriders, and a flat, chrome grille with a rectangular mesh with chrome bars. The Alfa Romeo logo was on the grille, and a chrome script 'Giulia Sprint GT,' could be found on the boot lid. The front wheel arches had rectangular 'Disegno di Bertone' badges. These four-seater cars were manufactured not by Bertone but at Alfa Romeo's new factory at Arese.

The limited edition GTC cabriolet was the only four-seater convertible in the Giulietta/Giulia family, with just 999 examples built, and production lasting from 1964 to 1966. Subtly restyled by Touring of Milan, the GTC featured a larger boot, wind-up rear quarter-windows, and a slightly more sloping tail.

In 1966, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce replaced the Giulia Sprint GT. Production of the GT Veloce 1600 started in 1965 for left-hand-drive cars and 1966 for right-hand-drive cars. Styling was similar to the Sprint GT, with a revised and slightly more powerful engine, minor changes to the exterior trim, and better interior fittings. Both the 1750 Spider Veloce and the Sprint GT Veloce shared the same Type 00536 engine, identical to the Spider 1600 Duetto's, which produced 109 PS DIN or 125 PS SAE at 6,000 RPM. This was an increase of 3 PS DIN over the previous Type 00502 engine found in the Sprint GT. The early examples of the Sprint GT Veloce received the same Dunlop disc brake system as the Giulia Sprint GT, while later cars had ATE disc brakes with a handbrake system that was entirely separate from the pedal brakes, using drum brakes incorporated in the rear disc castings.

The interior now had imitation wood dashboard fascia instead of the previous anti-glare grey finish, a dished three-aluminum spoke steering wheel, with horn buttons through the spokes and a black rim. The front 'bucket' seats were also mildly revised. Veloce models could be ordered in the Bertone De Luxe body option which, along with other upgrades, added a dark brown or red leather interior.

There were three versions of the GT Veloce 1600, including the Version 1 (FIA 5126 Group 1), Versions 2 (Group 2 in FIA 5126 and Version 2), and Version 3 (FIA 5126 Group 1). The Version 1 had Dunlop brakes and deep rear arches. The Version 2 had the deep rear arches, ATE rear calipers, and ATE adapters on the front Dunlop uprights to accept ATE calipers. The Group 2 Versions 2 cars had limited slip differentials, different gearbox ratios, and a selection of wheel widths of 5-inch, 5.5-inch, and 6-inch on 16-inch diameter rims. The Version 3 cars had ATE rear axle calipers, solid ATE uprights and high arches.

The 1750 GT Veloce was introduced in 1967 and served as a replacement for the Sprint GT Veloce, although production of the 'GTV' continued throughout the year and thirty final cars were completed in 1968. Total Giulia Sprint GT Veloce production reached 14,240 examples, with 1,407 of those being right-hand drive cars and 332 receiving the right-hand drive complete knock-down kits.


By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2020

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1966 Giulia GTV
$4,200-$31,400
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV Base Price : $4,200

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Other 1966 Alfa Romeo Models
$2,930 - $4,890
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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
88.60 in.
4 cyl., 95.81 CID., 104.00hp
$4,000 - $4,000
93.50 in.
4 cyl., 95.80 CID., 104.00hp
$3,499 - $3,499
92.50 in., 99.00 in.
4 cyl., 95.81 CID., 104.00hp
4 cyl., 95.81 CID., 122.00hp
$2,995 - $4,295
92.50 in.
4 cyl., 95.81 CID., 104.00hp
$3,395 - $3,595
93.00 in.
4 cyl., 96.00 CID., 122.00hp
$4,200 - $4,200
88.60 in.
4 cyl., 95.81 CID., 96.00hp
$3,315 - $4,885
99.00 in.
4 cyl., 95.81 CID., 104.00hp
$2,930 - $8,390
88.60 in., 92.50 in., 98.80 in.
4 cyl., 95.00 CID., 109.00hp
$2,930 - $4,890
88.60 in.
4 cyl., 95.80 CID., 126.00hp
$4,200 - $4,200
92.50 in.
4 cyl., 95.81 CID., 125.00hp
$2,930 - $7,550
98.80 in.
4 cyl., 95.81 CID., 125.00hp
98.80 in.
4 cyl., 95.81 CID., 112.00hp
$2,995 - $2,995
101.10 in.
4 cyl., 79.33 CID., 135.00hp

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