1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale

The first generation of Giulias appeared in June 1962, making its debut at the Monza Autodrome. The cars shared the same bodies as their Giulietta counterparts and the 1963 Giulia SS on display in this exhibition was developed using aerodynamic testing carried out on the Turin-Milan motorway.

The new 4-cylinder engine was based on the classic Alfa Romeo design of hemispheric combustion chambers and valves controlled directly by twin overhead camshafts. It was this car that spearheaded the Alfa Romeo marketing campaign that led to wider international sales of the brand’s products.

1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale Gallery

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In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
aspiration	Inline-4
valvetrain	DOHC
displacement	1570 cc / 95.8 in³
power	83.5 kw / 112 bhp @ 6500 rpm
specific output	71.34 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	117.89 bhp per tonne
front brakes	Drums
f brake size	mm / in
rear brakes	Drums
r brake size	mm / in
f suspension	Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Telescopic Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension	Rigid Axle w/Coil Springs, Telescopic Dampers
curb weight	950 kg / 2094 lbs
transmission	5-Speed Manaul
gear ratios	:1

Auction Sales History

1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale AR101.21.380684 – sold for $126,500 Final Evolution of the Bertone Sprint Speciale. Designed by Famed Stylist Franco Scaglione. Latest Version with 1,570 CC Giulia Engine, Capable of 125 MPH. One of 1,400 Built One of the Most-Revered Alfa Romeo Models.
Auction Source: The Pebble Beach Auctions 2015 by Gooding and Company

1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale AR381354 – sold for $77,000 A very original example of the stylish Sprint Speciale. Believed to have had few long-term owners from new. Excellent candidate for mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment. Brilliant Bertone styling. Delivered new to the US.
Auction Source: 2014 Quail Lodge Auction by Bonhams

1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint Speciale AR381257 – sold for $126,500 Elegant Bertone coachwork, recently and superbly refinished in a proper dark blue. One owner for the last 30 years; 51,000 original miles. Mechanically serviced and ready to be enjoyed.
Auction Source: 2013 Monterey Auction by RM Auctions

1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale 10121.872544 – sold for $198,000 Restoration Completed in 2012. Unused for Almost 20 Years. Dynamic Bertone Design. Ready to Be Shown or Toured. Ultimate Evolution of the Sprint Speciale.
Auction Source: The 2013 Scottsdale Auctions by Gooding & Company

1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale – sold for $209,000 Originally Owned by Briggs Cunningham. Beautifully Preserved Unrestored Example. Several One-of-a-Kind Features. Wonderful Provenance and Documentation. Less than 27,500 Original Miles. Participant in the 2008 Copperstate 1000. Displayed in the 2010 Pebble Beach Post War Preservation Class. Offered with Tools, Owners Handbook and Warranty Card. A Truly Significant Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Auction Source: 2011 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding & Company

1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale – sold for $154,000

A US-market car, this Sprint Speciale was delivered to its first owner in 1962 by Rambo Motors of Portland, Oregon. It is believed to have remained in Oregon until 1983, when it was purchased by noted Alfa aficionado, Alfa Romeo Owners Club president, concours judge and restorer Bill Gillham. Mr. Gillham sold the car in 2005 to James and Cindy Dyer of Houston, Texas, who commissioned a concours restoration from Mr. Gillham’s shop, Hooligan Racing LLC in Jefferson, Oregon. He was directed by his clients to produce a national concours-level show car and, in the words of its restorer, “…to make it the finest SS on the continent.” The results of that effort can be clearly seen today.