LOT 20

1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 750-Series Coupé Chassis no. AR149302236 Engine no. AR131502219

Sold for €97,750 inc. premium

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Mille Miglia eligible
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 750-Series Coupé

MILANO|18 November 2022, 16:00 CET|Milano AutoClassica

1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 750-Series Coupé
Chassis no. AR149302236
Engine no. AR131502219

• Sold new in Italy
• Older restoration
• Present ownership since 2016
• Certificato Cronologico available

• Venduta nuova in Italia
• Restauro datato
• Proprietario attuale dal 2016
• Estratto Cronologico

Footnotes

"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 Sprint.

With the introduction of the Bertone-styled Giulietta Sprint in 1954, Alfa Romeo established the 'small car, big performance' formula that would characterise the Milanese marque's finest offerings from then on. Alfa's classic twin-cam four was downsized to 1,290ccc for the 750-Series Giulietta, gaining an alloy cylinder block in the process. The Sprint coupé was soon joined by Berlina and Spider versions, the latter styled by Pinin Farina and built on a slightly shorter wheelbase. The Giulietta family's success surprised even Alfa themselves; production targets were revised upwards and to satisfy demands for increased performance, upgraded Veloce versions of the Sprint and Spider were introduced. The combination of a rev-happy engine, fine-handling, responsive chassis and excellent brakes make the Giulietta Sprint a driver's car par excellence and explains why these stylish Alfa Romeos continue to attract the discerning enthusiast today.

This 750-Series Giulietta Sprint was sold new in Brescia, Italy to a Mr Pasotti. In 1957 the Alfa was sold to a Mr Dolera and in 1964 passed to its third owner, a Mr Beolchi of Dovera. He was followed in 1967 by Mr Severino Mazzucco of Lodi near Milano, and then in 1982 by Mr Vittorio Vicenzi, also of Milano. The Alfa was next owned by Mr Ezio Manfredini of Reggio Emilia followed by a few others, as per the accompanying Certificato Cronologico of the Pubblico Registro Automobilistico.

Restored over 10 years ago, the car is attractively finished in light blue (Azzurro) while the interior has been restored using the original material. Owned by the current vendor since 2016, it is a desirable early '1st Series' model and is Mille Miglia eligible. Interest in these small Alfas has grown markedly in recent years, and this rare and beautiful example is an opportunity not to be missed.

Saleroom notices

Please note the correct model designation is 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 750B – Series Coupe.

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