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Alfa Romeo and Carrozzeria Zagato revived the SZ, or Sprint Zagato, name at the 1989 Geneva Salon. First in coupé form and later as a roadster, the Type ES-30 SZ/RZ was also a joint project of Alfa Romeo and Fiat. Both models were based on the floorpan and drivetrain of the Alfa 75. With the exception of its aluminium alloy roof panel, the coupé’s bodywork was thermo-plastic, injection-moulded composite. After 1,036 SZ coupés were delivered, an open version, called the RZ (for Roadster Zagato), followed.

Both were powered by the Alfa 75’s fuel-injected V-6 four-cam engine, which developed a potent 210 horsepower, sent through a rear-mounted five-speed transaxle. The rally tuned suspension was fully independent in front with a de Dion rear axle with Watt’s linkage in the rear, lending excellent handling qualities. The Zagato’s four-wheel disc brakes could easily haul the car down from its estimated 243 km/h top speed. While the styling of the SZ and RZ stirred some controversy when the car was introduced, today it is considered very modernistic, and these luxuriously trimmed high-performance sports cars are much sought after.

This fine example, number 145 in the series, was purchased from the factory by Italian Alfa dealer Var Auto and was displayed at the firm’s showroom in Beinette in the Province of Cuneo, Italy. In 2002, it was sold to a German specialist on behalf of a British client and was shipped to the United Kingdom. That gentleman, Andrew Ramsey, retained the car until it was acquired by the consignor.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale by Bertone 1965

Introduced in February of 1965, the Alfa Romeo GTA has become a thing of legend. Visually similar to the standard Giulia GT, it was comprehensively reengineered, transforming it from an affordable sports car to a spectacular giant-killer. A tremendous focus was placed on reducing weight; indeed, the “A” stands for alleggerita or “lightened.” The body was aluminum, with the exception of the roof, which was made from an exotic alloy, Peraluman 25, consisting of a blend of aluminum, magnesium, copper, and zinc. Alloy was used extensively throughout the inner structure as well. Sound deadening was removed, and Perspex side windows were fitted, along with bucket seats and more minimal rear seats in the Stradale (street) version.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale by Bertone 1965

Weight reduction aside, the GTA was upgraded mechanically as well, with specification varying from car to car. Most were fitted with a twin-plug cylinder head with significant headwork to improve the flow, a larger oil sump, an oil cooler, high-compression pistons, hotter cams, and balancing work. The driveline was upgraded with sliding-block suspension, a lightweight flywheel, magnesium bell housing, limited slip differential, and even hollow shafts inside the gearbox and drilled gears. The half shafts were hollow as well.
Most GTAs were used for racing at one point or another, even the road-going Stradale models. Consequently, an undisturbed and original GTA of any type is a rare find. This is one such car, having belonged to its original owner for 27 years. Alfa Romeo’s Automobilismo Storico Centro Documentazione has confirmed that it is a genuine GTA that was completed on June 22, 1965. Originally finished in white with a black interior, it was delivered to its first owner in Brescia, Italy, who retained the car until 1992.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale by Bertone 1965

The second owner, Ferrari and Bugatti collector Jan Smits of Belgium, set about restoring the car and owned it for 12 years until 2004. It passed through the hands of two collectors in Switzerland, and a further 54,000 Swiss francs were spent on the car between 2006 and 2009 (invoices included). The car’s previous owner purchased it in 2012 and spent a further 9,600 GBP on the car in September 2014 and 18,000 EUR in February 2015 to bring it to its current condition.
Cosmetically, this is an attractive event car, with high-quality paint over an excellent body. The bright trim is very good overall. The car retains its period-correct twin stalk Carello wiper inserts. The interior is in excellent shape, including the dashboard, upholstery, and carpets. The seats are high-quality materials with perforated inserts, which were installed to high standards. The doors and remaining upholstery are of the correct dark grey material. The dashboard is excellent, and the instruments are in very good condition. The car has its correct wood-rimmed GTA steering wheel, a bolt-in roll cage with harness bar and Willans harnesses, and headliner and carpets of the original type, and it is also equipped with an extinguisher system.

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Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Berlinetta by Zagato

In addition to helping manage his father’s well-known carrozzeria in Milan, Elio Zagato was an unapologetic motorsports enthusiast, and in 1952, he founded the Sant Ambroeus racing team with several friends. A young local builder named Vladimiro Galluzzi joined Sant Ambroeus, driving one of Alfa Romeo’s new Touring-bodied 1900 coupes, but before long, Zagato advised him to change cars. The coachbuilder was admittedly intrigued by the promising mechanical platform of the 1900C, with its shorter sporting wheelbase, alloy-head dual-cam motor, and advanced suspension. But he clearly felt that a lighter, more aerodynamic body would help maximize the model’s performance potential.

Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Berlinetta by Zagato

With connections remaining from Ugo Zagato’s period of bodying the pre-war Alfa Romeo 6C Grand Sport Spyders, the coachbuilder was easily able to source a 1900C chassis for development. The principal employees at Alfa’s experimental department, Consalvo Sanesi and Ernesto Bonini, also enthusiastically weighed in on construction and engineering.
By September 1954, Zagato had clothed its first Super Sport in a delicate aluminum-alloy body with Plexiglas windows, shedding substantial poundage from the standard version. Delicately crafted lines that stretched back from the nose echoed both aesthetic and aerodynamic considerations, and the hood was essentially purpose-shaped to cover the engine’s high-profile intake manifold, with vents channeling air to the dual carburetors underneath.

Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Berlinetta by Zagato

Following the early success of Galluzzi’s prototype SSZ, Sanesi recommended to his bosses that the new model be approved for a limited batch of production, and a short run of Super Sprint Zagatos was officially approved. The coachbuilder constructed approximately 39 berlinettas and two spiders, with almost all of them built prior to mid-1956. Quickly embraced by sporting privateers for their handsome design and fleet-footed performance, the Super Sprint Zagato became a regular at sports car races across Europe, with as many as six examples entered at the 1955 Mille Miglia alone (Galluzzi finished 26th while the car of Vanini and Badaracco led all the SSZ entrants with a 19th-place finish). Joakim Bonnier notably took first overall in his car at the 2-liter Sverige Grand Prix on August 7, 1955, beating a host of Porsches and two Fiat 8V examples.

Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Berlinetta by Zagato

Today, the 1900 SS Zagato has evolved into one of the most collectable post-war Alfas of all time, a favorite among the discerning collectors who frequent Pebble Beach. Claiming race-bred engineering, exquisite aesthetic design, and rarity, the Zagato-bodied 1900C is simply one of the most dynamic post-war coachbuilt sports cars ever created, and it continues to draw the fascination and respect of Italian design connoisseurs.
This Super Sprint Zagato claims a magnificent restoration to factory standards and a fascinating early life associated with one of Italy’s lesser known (but best connected) racing concerns, the Scuderia Madunina. According to the records of Alfa Romeo, as well as the research of 1900 authority Peter Marshall and Italian car expert John de Boer, chassis number 01909 was completed on July 29, 1954. As Zagato records indicate a date some months later, it is fair to assume that the Alfa factory information represents the date the chassis was completed and prepared for shipping to Zagato. Michele Marchiano’s seminal book on the coachbuilder, Le Zagato – Fiat 8V, Alfa 1900 SSZ, clarifies that 01909 is the 16th example of the 39 cars bodied as coupes.

Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Berlinetta by Zagato

Completing assembly at Zagato on April 22, 1955, the Super Sprint was finished in avorio (ivory) paint and sold to SIMAR of Caracas, Venezuela, on March 23. It is likely that the buyer was a proxy for a driver of the Scuderia Madunina, the team that would soon campaign the car in competition.
Founded in 1952 and active in many forms of racing, the Scuderia Madunina was a loosely-knit Milan-based organization that did not formally own any of its cars. All of the Scuderia’s entries were privately owned by their respective drivers, whose membership in the organization allowed them to race under the team’s entrant’s license, thus negating the need for drivers to acquire this license individually from the C.S.A.I. Madunina went on to take hold in Formula Junior racing, winning the championship from 1961 through 1963, and at various points, it included Lorenzo Bandini, Piero Drogo, and Juan Manual Fangio among its members.

Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Berlinetta by Zagato

One of the organization’s co-founders was Marcello Giambertone, a manager who handled drivers such as Gino Munaron and Fangio. The connection with the famed Argentine racing champion facilitated access to the South American market, and before long, the Scuderia Madunina was fielding chapters in Venezuela and Brazil.
On December 18, 1955, chassis number 01909 was entered under the Madunina banner by Carlos Ruiz Lucero in La Vuelta a la Cordialidad, a 225-mile race between Barranquilla and Cartagena, Colombia, that commemorated a return to cordialities between the two cities. Decorated with #44, the 1900 SSZ finished fourth overall and first in class, while fellow Madunina teammate Juan dos Santos won the race in a Ferrari 250 MM.

Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Berlinetta by Zagato

A few years later, the Alfa Romeo was sold to fellow Venezuelan Luis Beltran Moreno, after which it passed to Antonio Yanes of Caracas. From there, the car was purchased in 1993 by marque aficionado Ludo Doorenweerd of Belgium, who in turn eventually sold it to British collector Graham Earl.
In the early 21st century, the rare Alfa Romeo was spotted by the consignor, a Scottsdale-based enthusiast who owns a deep collection that is maintained by a personal mechanical staff with a proprietary restoration garage. Purchased in a semi-restored state, the SSZ sat for several years before a full restoration was commenced in 2008. The owner and his staff visited several refurbished Super Sprint Zagato examples for insight into the correct details of the model, and a mission was embraced to return the car to factory specifications while making it as drivable as possible for vintage touring events.

Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Berlinetta by Zagato

Cosmetically, the consignor entrusted all of the bodywork and paint considerations to his in-house staff, and they refinished the exterior in a deep shade of midnight blue. The interior was re-trimmed with sumptuous tobacco tan leather, and every inch of the car was scrutinized and refurbished as needed. Mechanical considerations were addressed by Epifani Restorations in Berkeley, California, and they sourced a correct 1900C tipo 1308 engine to replace the Alfa Romeo 2000 motor that had been installed at some prior point.
In 2010, with cosmetics essentially completed and the chassis restoration having progressed to a point of testing, the car was entered in the Colorado Grand to provide a good bout of exercise. Over the following few months, the engine rebuild and installation was completed, and the overall finishing on the lavish restoration was prepared just in time for display at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The SSZ was also presented the following May at the 2012 Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance, where it won a Best in Class award.

Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Berlinetta by Zagato

This outstanding 1900C Super Sport Zagato has become an exemplar for the restoration of other SSZ coupes. It is a highly authentic and rare example of one of the most prized boutique sports cars from the post-war period. From the Pebble Beach–level restoration to its intriguing history as part of the Scuderia Madunina Venezuela, this exquisite Alfa Romeo claims rarity, beauty, and fascinating provenance.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 'Polizia' 1966

As one of the first true “sports saloons” ever made, Alfa Romeo’s Giulia four-door almost seemed pre-destined to become an ideal police car in its home country.
Naturally, the Italian polizia selected these high-spec models for patrol duty. The Polizia Giulia Super was swathed in what has become an iconic drab green paint scheme over saddle vinyl, and it was a ubiquitous sight in Italy in the 1960s and 1970s. Given the way they were used, it is hardly surprising that few remain today.
Presented here is a rare restored Giulia Super that has been recreated in remarkably authentic polizia “Squadra Volante” livery and specifications. It exhibits terrific attention to detail. Included with it are a vintage police radio, a siren ready to belt out its distinctive wail, and an operable single blue light that has been mounted to the center of its roof. During its restoration, the car was also updated with later Giulia bumpers and interior trim to conform to the look of the period covered during its career in cinema. The car was featured in numerous Italian films, including Marco Tullio Giordana’s 2012 Story of a Massacre, which chronicles the investigation surrounding the 1969 Piazza Fontana bombing in Milan.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 'Polizia' 1966

Acquired by the consignor several years ago, he proceeded to thoroughly re-commission the Alfa to bring it up to an exceptional driving standard. With approximately $12,000 spent on an all-new suspension, the Webers were synchronized and balanced, with numerous other operational and cosmetic details attended to. It was also fitted with new Vredestein Sprint radials.
Most Alfisti agree that the Giulia Super Berlina performs as well as its berlinetta coupe counterpart for maximum entertainment on the road. This example has been comprehensively sorted to be driven hard, whether on a rally or to the local Cars & Coffee, while punching above its weight as the showpiece of an eclectic collection.

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Alfa Romeo 2000 Series III Spider 1984

The Alfa Romeo Spider was manufactured from 1966 to 1993 and is widely regarded as a design classic, remaining in production for almost three decades having only minor aesthetic and mechanical changes. The first three series were assembled by Pininfarina in Grugliasco and the fourth series in San Giorgio Canavese; this was the last rear wheel drive Alfa Romeo. The Spider underwent a major styling revamp in 1983 which saw the introduction of black rubber front and rear bumpers. The front bumper incorporated the grille and a small soft rubber spoiler was added to the boot lid. Various other minor mechanical and aesthetic modifications were also made and the 1600 car dropped the 'Junior' name.

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Alfa Romeo S4 Spider 1990

Alfa Romeo S4 Spider 1990

Alfa Romeo S4 Spider 1990

Alfa Romeo S4 Spider 1990

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Alfa Romeo GTV 2000

The Alfa Romeo Gran Turismo Veloce (GTV), designed by Enrico Fumia at Pininfarina, was planned to re-establish the sporty coupe tradition of Alfa Romeo for the 1990s. After the Fiat CEO accepted the design, Alfa Romeo Centro Stile was responsible for the completion of the detail work and also for the design of the interiors as Pininfarina's proposal was not accepted.  A typical Italian design, low-slung, wedge-shaped with a low nose and high kicked up tail or 'Kamm tail' gave improved aerodynamics and at its launch, many journalists commented that Alfa had improved the overall build quality considerably and that it came very close to equaling its German rivals. The GTV was indeed favorably received by the written press, winning awards such as Autocar Magazine's '1995 Car of the Year', Car Magazine's 'Best Designed Car' and in 1995 was awarded 'The World's most Beautiful Automobile' award.

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este Coupé by Touring 1951

When it was introduced in 1939, the 6C 2500 was a landmark car as the first road-going Alfa Romeo capable of reaching 160 km/h. Thanks to four-wheel independent suspension, with parallel trailing arms and coil springs in the front and swing axles with torsion bars at the rear, the Italian manufacturer was able to offer advanced handling characteristics to match its considerable performance. Powered by the legendary Vittorio Jano–designed straight-six engine, Alfa Romeo continued its tradition of offering several levels of tuning, starting with the 87-horsepower Turismo, moving up to the 110-horsepower Super Sport, or SS, and culminating in the track-ready Tipo 256 with 120 horsepower.

Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este Coupé by Touring 1951

The outbreak of war in Europe would limit production of the 6C 2500 to only a few hundred examples during the years of conflict, however, at the end of the war, the 6C 2500 offered Alfa Romeo the opportunity to re-launch its manufacturing efforts by returning to its advanced pre-war design. The first project created after war’s end was the 6C 2500 Freccia d’Oro, which had essentially the same running gear as the pre-war 6C 2500s. Three years later, in 1949, Alfa Romeo introduced the Villa d’Este Berlinetta Coupés with Superleggera coachwork by Touring of Milan. Alfa Romeo chose the name Villa d’Este after this design won the Concorso d’Eleganza, which was held at the historic resort on Lake Como in northern Italy.

Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este Coupé by Touring 1951

Between 1949 and 1952, 130 Villa d’Este coupés were produced, with 36 examples bodied by Carrozzeria Touring in Milan. The result was one of the most elegant coachbuilt sports cars of the immediate post-war era. The 6C 2500 represented a turning point for Alfa Romeo and car manufacture as a whole as the last of the coachbuilt Alfa Romeos before mass-produced bodies became the norm. Fascinatingly, as a handmade coachbuilt car, no two examples are precisely the same, with numerous subtle differences evident between examples. The body on chassis number 915910 is an excellent example of the type, incorporating elegantly integrated aluminium front bumpers, a steeply raked windscreen, and perfectly sculpted tail.

Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este Coupé by Touring 1951

This beautiful 2500 SS left the factory in 1951 before being delivered to Carrozzeria Touring. On 27 April, the car was sold new to its first owner in Milan with delivery to a company in the city, Tubettificio Lombardo S.p.A. While little is currently known of its subsequent history, the car resurfaced in the late-1990s in a private collection in Italy. In 2008, the car was acquired by the current consignor and then subject to an extensive, high-quality restoration in Germany and Italy.

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 750B 1956

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 750B 1956

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 750B 1956

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 750B 1956

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Alfa Romeo GTV Cup 2002

The Alfa Romeo Gran Turismo Veloce (GTV), designed by Enrico Fumia at Pininfarina, was planned to re-establish the sporty coupé tradition of Alfa Romeo for the 1990s. The GTV's name placed it as the successor to the long-discontinued Alfetta GTV coupé and, with a typical Italian design, many journalists commented that Alfa had improved the overall build quality considerably, coming very close to equalling its German rivals.  The car was indeed favourably received by the written press with the Alfa Romeo GTV listed as #29 in Jeremy Clarkson's 'Top 100 Cars' from 2001. In 2001 Alfa Romeo produced just 419 limited edition Cup examples inspired by a one-model Alfa GTV Cup race series, both 2.0 litre and the more desirable 3.0 litre V6. Just 180 of these examples were 3.0 V6 24v examples and only 155 in righthand drive - 3.0 V6 cars were available in red only while 2.0 TS cars were mostly silver with few examples in red.

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Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce 1975

The Alfa Romeo Spider was produced from 1966 to 1993 and is widely regarded as a design classic. It remained in production for almost three decades with only minor aesthetic and mechanical changes. The final Alfa Romeo Spider - and the last rear wheel drive vehicle produced before the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione debuted in May 2012- was produced in April 1993. The first presentation of the car, as a prototype, was at the Turin Motor Show in 1961, however, the continuing success of existing models and the economic challenges facing Italy at the time meant that the first pre-launch Spiders only began to emerge from the Pininfarina production line at the end of 1965. The 1300 and 2000 cars were modified in 1974 and 1975 respectively to include two small seats behind the front seats, becoming a 2+2.

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Alfa Romeo 1300 GT Junior 1971

The Alfa Romeo 105 series coupé was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Bertoné and was considered to be one of his greatest designs. Not only as one of the best looking and handling classic saloon cars of the period, but the advanced specification with its five-speed gearbox, all round disc brakes, independent suspension and powerful twin-cam engine still has the capability to embarrass many of its modern counterparts.

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Alfa Romeo GTV6 1986

The new Alfetta was released in 1972 with a mechanical layout which was reminiscent of the late 1930s and 1940s Alfetta 158 and 159 Grand Prix cars and still had the twin overhead cam engine of the earlier post-war Alfas. What linked them to the racing Alfettas was the shifting of the clutch and gearbox assembly to the rear of the car and the attachment of the gearbox to the differential. This transaxle assembly was located to the complex deDion rear suspension that incorporated coil

Alfa Romeo GTV6 1986

springs and telescopic shock absorbers. The progressive-rate front suspension used torsion bars in place of the familiar coil springs of the earlier Giulias and Giuliettas. The design gave a near 50/50 weight distribution throughout the car, which resulted in the car having exceptional handling characteristics. The twin-cam engine was replaced in 1981 by what is considered today as the legendary Alfa Romeo V6 engine.

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Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote by Zagato 1967

The Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote Zagato is a two-seater roadster made between 1965 and 1967 by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo and the coachbuilder Zagato. The car wears retro bodywork by Zagato, replicating the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider Zagato of the early 1930s, over then-modern Alfa Romeo Giulia mechanicals. Just 92 were made.

History

The Gran Sport was inspired by an article published by Italian car magazine Quattroruote, and was built in collaboration with Milanese coachbuilder Zagato. The first prototype was introduced in April 1965 at a coachbuilders' motor show at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile in Turin, while the first production version was unveiled in April of the following year at the New York Auto Show. Alfa Romeo supplied a purpose-built bare chassis to Zagato, where the bodies were hand-built and the cars finished. Engine, gearbox and other mechanicals were from the 105-series Giulia TI. The vehicles were sold through Alfa Romeo's dealer network. Alfa Romeo produced 12 chassis in 1965, 52 in 1966 and 29 in 1967, for a total of only 92 examples made.

Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote by Zagato 1967

Specifications

The 1,570 cc Alfa Romeo Twin Cam inline-four engine produced 92 PS DIN (68 kW; 91 bhp) at 6,000 rpm, for a top speed of 155 km/h (96 mph). Transmission, suspension and steering were all carried over from the Giulia: 5-speed gearbox, double wishbone suspension at the front and a solid axle at the rear, coil springs, and rack and pinion steering. On aesthetic grounds 15-inch knock-off wire wheels and drum brakes (front three-shoe and rear two-shoe) were fitted instead of the Giulia's steel wheels and four wheel disc brakes. The body was made of aluminium panels over a tubular framework, after Zagato's traditional construction method. The car was available in two versions: "Normale" and "Extra". As a true roadster the Gran Sport had removable side curtains and top. There was no boot lid, as a spare wheel was carried at the rear, and the luggage compartment was accessible from behind the seats.

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Alfa Romeo 155 Q4 1992

The Alfa Romeo 155 Q4 was a very limited production model. It featured a 2.0 litre Garrett T3 turbocharged engine and a permanent four-wheel drive powertrain that was derived from the rally bred Lancia Delta Integrale. It was the fastest of all the road-going 155 models. The four-wheel drive system comprises of three differentials, a conventional one at the front, a central epicyclic unit and a Torsen self locking differential at the rear. On the road this translates into rally car driving and handling characteristics, with a 47/53 distribution of power favouring spirited corner taking. Only 16 examples were sold new to the UK, all in left-hand drive.

Alfa Romeo 155 Q4 1992

Alfa Romeo 155 Q4 1992

Alfa Romeo 155 Q4 1992

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Alfa Romeo Berlina Series I 1970

The 105 series Berlina was introduced by Alfa Romeo in 1967 and remained in production until 1976. It was an updated and slightly enlarged version of the Giulia sedan which had been introduced in 1962. In turn, the Giulia was a fairly significant revision of the Giulietta sedan which had gone into production in 1956. It is a four-door sedan, seats five, has a 1779cc or 1962cc four-cylinder twin-cam aluminum engine in front, a five-speed manual transmission or three-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, independent front suspension, live axle rear suspension, and a unit steel body. The body was restyled by Marcello Gandini at Bertone.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia GT 1300 Junior 1972

The Alfa Romeo 105 series coupé was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Bertoné and was considered to be one of his greatest designs. Not only as one of the best looking and handling classic saloon cars of the period but the advanced specification with its five-speed gearbox, all round disc brakes, independent suspension and powerful twin-cam engine still has the capability to embarrass many of its modern counterparts.

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Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Turismo by James Young 1929

The Alfa Romeo 1750 chassis, designed by the great engineer Vittorio Jano, was the logical development of his very successful 6C, 1500 types. 1750 production began in 1929 and continued until 1933 with a total production of around 2,580 units, starting with the 3rd to the final 6th series. Engine options allowed for single cam, twin cam and twin cam with a supercharger.

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Alfa Romeo GT Sprint Veloce 1967

The Alfa Romeo 105/115 series Coupés were built from 1963 until 1977. They were the successors to the celebrated Giulietta Sprint coupé and used the shortened floor pan from the Giulia saloon car. The basic body shape, shared by all models, was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone. It was one of his first major projects for the famous design house and is often regarded as one of his finest commercial efforts. The balance of glass and metal, the influence of the shape of the front and rear glass on the shape of the cabin, and the flat grille with incorporated headlamps were all considered ground-breaking styling features for the era.

Alfa Romeo GT Sprint Veloce 1967

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce was similar to the original Giulia Sprint GT, however it featured modifications to the engine, providing a small bhp increase and significantly improved torque. It also featured subtle exterior and interior changes, the most notable of these being the redesigned front seats with a more sporting bucket shape and externally there were revised bumpers, wheels, badging and a different grill. Built for just two years, the Veloce is one of the rarest models in the 105 series and regarded as one of the most collectable models, second only to the fabled and costly GTA.

Alfa Romeo GT Sprint Veloce 1967

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Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1972

The Alfa Romeo 105/115 series Coupés were built from 1963 until 1977. They were the successors to the celebrated Giulietta Sprint Coupé and used the shortened floor pan from the Giulia saloon. The basic body shape, shared by all models, was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone. It was one of his first major projects for Bertone and is often regarded as one of his finest commercial projects. The balance of glass and metal, the influence of the shape of the front and rear glass on the shape of the cabin, and the flat grille with incorporated headlamps were all considered ground-breaking styling features for the era.

Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1972

Often considered as one of the best looking and handling classic saloon cars with its five-speed gearbox, all round disc brakes, independent suspension and torquey engine they were very advanced for the time and have the capability to embarrass many of their modern counterparts.

Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1972