1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint

Registration no. 330 XVN Chassis no. 149309141

Footnotes

Following the ravages of war Alfa Romeo regrouped, equipping their rebuilt factories with the latest machinery to enable them once again to become a major manufacturer on the world stage. An all-new business plan was devised to gear up production and the 1,290cc Giulietta emerged to fulfil those ambitions. In best Alfa Romeo tradition, a twin-overhead camshaft engine was to power the new model, the smallest engine size ever offered by the company but yet, in standard form, developing a more than healthy 80bhp. The unit installed is a correct specification replacement and an early variant with gear driven fuel-pump. Although offered as a four-door saloon it was the sporting Bertone-styled Giulietta Sprint which captured the Italian sporting motorists' heart with its neat and functional styling turning heads from absolutely every angle. A mildly developed Veloce engine was offered as an option giving 90bhp and providing a top speed in excess of 100mph. Handling was enhanced by independent front suspension with coil springs and wishbones with coil spring, radius arms, and A-bracket at the rear. The model ceased production in 1965 following an eleven-year run.

This delightful Giulietta Sprint 750B dates from 1959 and was built in left-hand drive for the German market. Later that year, it was sold by Auto Freidrich in Frankfurt to its first owner. The early ownership details are unknown but on 1st July 1966, it was acquired by Douglas Foon Gee of Bellevue, Washington State, who evidently loved the little Alfa as he was to own it until August 22nd, 2012, a total of 46 years. It is believed the original engine suffered from frost damage whilst in his ownership.

In 2017 it was sold to Axel Schuette and subsequently joined a significant private collection in Germany.

The condition genuinely needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. This beautiful Alfa has been cherished and has retained such a remarkable quality throughout. The odometer readying of circa 59,000 km (circa 37,000 miles) is thought to be original.

In October this year it was sent to respected Alfa specialist Chris Robinson who carried out a extensive service, including work to brakes, steering, suspension, fuel pump etc. During this work the sump was removed to assess the internal condition of the engine. He found evidence of a recent rebuild. Invoices for the Robinson work are on file totalling £1,460.

It is supplied with its original Alfa pouch containing the Certificato di Origine, Owner's Manual (in German), a number of US Certificates of Title, the spare keys and the original jack.