1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, Coachwork by Pinin Farina

1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
Coachwork by Pinin Farina
Chassis no. AR149500647
Engine no. AR01684A90834 (see text)
1,992cc DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
2 Twin-choke Weber Carburetors
Approximately 148bhp at 5,800rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension – Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Expertly restored and tastefully upgraded example of the classic Giulietta Spider
*Brisk performance, handling and braking power
*Toured on the Holyland 1000 Tour of Israel, Marrakech and California Mille rallies
*Offered with restoration records and tonneau cover

THE ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA

"The Alfa, in a few words then, is a small car with a rev-happy DOHC engine that can carry two people from point A to point B over all types of roads quicker than most cars twice its size. It does this not with blinding speed but with a wonderful combination of roadholding, compact size and sheer willingness." – Car & Driver on the Giulietta.

With the introduction of the Giulietta in 1954, Alfa Romeo established the "small car, big performance" formula that would characterize its finest offerings from that point on. The Giulietta's arrival caused a sensation; demand quickly outstripped supply, causing Alfa Romeo to rethink its production strategy and become a high-volume manufacturer. Designed by Pinin Farina on a modified Sprint Coupe chassis, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider was the company's second post-war model. The little two-seat Sports Spider was introduced in 1955 at the insistence of New York importer Max Hoffman, who saw how well small British and German sports cars were being received in America. The Giulietta Spider offered brisk performance (almost 100 mph) from its free-revving, all-alloy, 1.3-liter twin-cam four, mounted in a steel unibody chassis that weighed less than 1900lbs at the curb. The design was unmistakably Pinin Farina—very elegant, sporting, and lithe.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This fabulous Giulietta Spider remained with its original owner until 2012—55 years in the care of an Alfa Romeo devotee who tended the car lovingly and celebrated its sporty demeanor. It was then purchased by Custom Classics by Aubry, a respected specialist in Lancaster, California. Custom Classics performed a comprehensive restoration. The body was dressed in Dark Green over a lovely Cognac-colored interior as we see it presented today. Meanwhile, the mechanicals were upgraded for ultimate performance on the rally circuit, with a potent 2-liter engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. Plus, performance shocks and springs with all round disc brakes were fitted by Santo's Italian Car Services of Northridge, California. The gauges and brightwork were reconditioned and every aspect of the car was inspected and addressed as necessary. The result was a superbly handsome Giulietta with extreme performance built specifically for international touring. The entire process has been faithfully recorded, complete with invoices and worksheets, which accompany the car at sale.

The current owner, a world-renowned Southern California based classic car collector and rally participant, purchased the car in 2014 and immediately launched the Giulietta onto the international rally circuit, participating in several 2014 events: the Marrakech Tour, the California Mille Miglia, and the 2015 Holy Land Tour. Each event consisted of approximately 1,000 miles of strenuous driving through various weather conditions and geographical challenges, all completed without issue.

The car is accompanied by a tonneau cover, spare wheel, and documentation. Moreover, it has been meticulously serviced and maintained and only driven around 4,000 miles on the new engine and transmission.

This superb rally participant or show candidate, with its enhanced mechanicals and sporty good looks, is perfectly primed and prepped for more road rallies. It will bring immeasurable pleasure and excitement to the sports car enthusiast with a love for Italian design and engineering, plus a taste for thrilling auto-adventures.