Description

Introduced in 1963, the Giulia SS was essentially a larger engined version of the earlier Bertone-designed Giulietta SS, itself inspired by Alfa Romeo's achingly beautiful 'Disco Volante'. While Alfa Romeo developed the model over time, all Sprint Speciales adhered to a basic concept of lightness and aerodynamic efficiency, using both to extract maximum performance from the familiar four-cylinder, twin-cam Alfa Romeo engine.

Built in January 1964 as a standard Giulia SS, this example became was a mere 25 Sprint Speciales supplied to Alfa Romeo UK in July that year, who in turn passed them to Ruddspeed to undertake factory-sanctioned right hand drive conversions. This officially-recognised modification makes this Giulia a very rare car indeed.

Currently showing just under 62,853 miles and with its sixth owner, this Alfa Romeo comes with an extensive history file detailing work done over the years. Of particular note is the interior work by well-known specialist and Alfa Romeo enthusiast Anthony Coburn, who himself owned the car from 1979 to 2010, and also oversaw an extensive restoration by Benalfa Cars. The Giulia has subsequently entered numerous concours events and has been with its current custodian - another Alfa-Romeo enthusiast - since 2022, though used very sparingly since then.

Although it now counts as a slightly older restoration and does show a few very minor imperfections, there is no doubt this Sprint Speciale still presents excellently in red over black/red interior, the latter still a fine testament to Mr. Coburn's work. Mechanically it has also been well cared for and is in superb fettle. Whether you're lusting for 'La Dolce Vita', or in dire need of some drop-dead automotive design, this Giulia Sprint Speciale is the answer, regardless of the question. Consigned by Charlie McCreery

Lot details
Year: 1964
Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: Giulia Sprint Speciale
Registration: SSV 267
Chassis No: 380784
Odometer: 62,853


* Extremely rare right hand drive conversion, one of c.25

* Verified low-mileage example

* Previously restored during long-term ownership

Condition & Registration

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Ready to drive
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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model series
Giulia
Model name
Giulia Sprint Speciale
Manufacturer code
Tipo 101.21
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1964
Mileage (read)
62,853 mi
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Not provided
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Coupe
Power (kW/hp)
82/112
Cubic capacity (cm³)
1570
Cylinders
4
Doors
2
Steering
Not specified
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
Not provided
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Not provided
Rear brakes
Not provided
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color
Others
Manufacturer color name
-
Interior color
Others
Interior material
Others

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