LOT 12

1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce Coachwork by Pininfarina Chassis no. AR170812 Engine no. AR00106 02698

Estimate: US$110,000 - US$140,000

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1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce

The Amelia Island Auction|29 February 2024, 12:00 EST|Fernandina Beach Golf Club

1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Chassis no. AR170812
Engine no. AR00106 02698

1,450cc DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
2 Weber 40 DCOE Carburetors
105bhp at 6,500rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Alfin Drum Brakes

*Exquisite Conrad Stevenson restoration
*Long-time, dry and solid Southwestern car
*Desirable, high-performance Spider Veloce version
*Eligible for many prominent Tours and Rallies

THE ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA

With the introduction of the Giulietta in 1954, Alfa Romeo established the 'small car, big performance' formula that characterized the marque from then on. Demand quickly outstripped supply, necessitating Alfa Romeo rethink its production strategy as a high-volume manufacturer. The Giulietta Spider arrived in 1955, riding on a modified Sprint Coupe chassis with a body by Pinin Farina ("Pininfarina" after 1961). The pretty little two-seat Spider was built at the behest 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 1,900 lbs. The design was unmistakably Pinin Farina –elegant, sporting and lithe.

Despite exhilarating performance from the standard models, buyers with competition in mind soon demanded more. In 1956, the Giulietta Sprint and Spider Veloce duly appeared, with high-performance engines and modified bodywork. High-crown pistons raised the compression ratio to 9.1:1 which, with a pair of twin-choke Weber carburetors and more peaky camshaft profiles, raised the power by about 15%. Performance was certainly improved, with a top speed of 115mph and sharpened response. Just 2,796 Giulietta Spider Veloces were produced, and they remain among the most collectible of the model today.

THE CAR OFFERED

Bonhams is honored to offer this beautiful example of the rare and ultra-desirable, factory Giulietta Spider Veloce. The car is believed to have been sold new in Monterey, California, with a handful of long-term California based owners recorded, before being acquired by the consignor.

Between 1994 and 1996, this car was thoroughly restored by Conrad Stevenson, the highly regarded Alfa Romeo specialist in Berkeley, California. During the restoration the car was disassembled, and the body repainted in its original white exterior color. The drivetrain, brakes, suspension and interior were restored as necessary. The engine had previously been rebuilt and reportedly bumped to 1,450cc displacement, with new cams, valves, springs and guides, while resealed with new gaskets. The suspension and brakes were also rebuilt with new bushings, new Koni shock absorbers, new springs, rebuilt brake hydraulic, and relined shoes.

The dashboard was beautifully restored to feature proper Veloce instrumentation including the tachometer which starts at 2000 rpm and 140mph speedometer. The engine compartment is authentic in appearance with silk-screened airbox, Veloce intake plenum and plumbing, correctly labeled brake reservoir and windscreen washer fluid bag. The carburetors are Weber 40DCOE2 units, serial numbers 8865 and 8795.

This Spider Veloce boasts exceptional provenance and integrity with long-term California history and low ownership. Invoices from the restoration as well as original parts manual and other miscellaneous literature are included. This rare, top-of-the-line Spider Veloce is eligible for exclusive driving events around the globe and will surely provide its driver with endless smile-inducing experiences.

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