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Alfa
Romeo has a long tradition in building magnificent coupe-, spider- and
other exclusive car models. After world war II Alfa Romeo decided to
change its course and started producing cars in mass production. The
fully handcrafted pre war models were too expensive to make the company
survive within the new economic perspective. The most important decision
being made was to produce cars with a unitary bodywork structure. Cars
could be constructed lighter and with less parts this way.
The first new post war model with a unitary bodywork structure was
introduced in 1950; the Alfa Romeo 1900.
In 1954 the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint (750 series) was presented on
the Turin motor show. It was a car with a breathtaking sleek and compact
design, drawn by Bertone. The car was very light and featured excellent
aerodynamics. Very important was the introduction of the new Alfa Romeo
four cylinder engine with the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. This compact engine
was made of aluminium and featured two overhead camshafts. Cylinder
capacity was 1290 cc. and it delivered a stunning 50 bhp. per liter
which was very remarkable those days. This reliable and powerful engine
concept would become famous and was going to be used in many Alfa Romeo
models for the decades to come.
In the year 1955 two other Giulietta models see the light of day; the
beautiful Giulietta Spider (convertible), drawn by PininFarina, and the
Giulietta Berlina (saloon).
1957 was the year in which a very special Giulietta model was presented;
the very aerodynamic Giulietta Sprint Speciale (SS), designed by
Bertone.
In the year 1958 the Giulietta series was slightly updated; the radiator
grille was redesigned and the engine becomes additional power. The
capacity increases from 65 bhp. up to 80 bhp.
In the year 1962 the Alfa Romeo Giulia model series was introduced and
all Giulietta models are renamed "Giulia" to fit within the
new model program. In 1965 the Giulietta models are taken out of
production since new designed Giulia successors take over from here.
Technical data
Four cylinder
in-line engine (DOHC)
cylinder capacity: 1570 cc.
carburettors: 2 x double Dell'orto
capacity: approx. 120 bhp. at 6000 rpm.
gearbox: 5-speed, manual
top-speed: 175 km/h.
weight: 875 kg.
Information
Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint,
year 1963. Colour blue (colour code 327) with
a two tone blue/grey leatherette/fabric interior. The
automobile was sold new by the Hoffman Motor Car Co. of New York to Mr.
Walter Zutteman on July 1 1963. This is a beautifully restored Alfa Romeo 1600 Sprint which
shows all original details.
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