1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Cabriolet  Chassis no. AR 755 645 Engine no. 17691

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1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Cabriolet
Chassis no. AR 755 645 Engine no. 17691

Sold for € 46,000 (US$ 49,427) inc. premium
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Cabriolet
Chassis no. AR 755 645
Engine no. 17691
L’un des 999 exemplaires

"Rares sont les voitures pouvant rivaliser avec une Alfa 1600 pour ce qui est du pur plaisir de conduite, et le pilote consacrant toute son attention à la conduite sera largement récompensé." — Car & Driver.
Avec le lancement en 1954 de la Giulietta 1300 série 750, Alfa Romeo établit la formule "petite voiture, hautes performances" qui va dorénavant caractériser les meilleurs produits de la marque milanaise. Les désignations et le style de carrosserie des premières Giulietta sont reprises sur la série 101 produite à partir de 1959, et se poursuivent lors du passage aux versions Giulia, plus étoffées, en 1962. Très difficiles à différencier extérieurement des Giulietta, les Giulia série 101 sont équipées d'un moteur 1 570 cm3 plus puissant et moins "pointu", en plus d'améliorations bienvenues au précédent dispositif de chauffage, un peu limité...
Lancée en 1963, la Giulia Sprint GT offre une élégante carrosserie quatre places dessinée par Giorgetto Giugiaro, pour Bertone. Elle n'est toutefois pas construite chez Bertone, mais dans les nouvelles usines Alfa Romeo d'Arese. Sous la carrosserie du nouveau coupé, on découvre la boîte cinq rapports introduite récemment sur la berline Giulia Ti série 105, une suspension à roues avant indépendantes, un essieu arrière rigide équipé de ressorts hélicoïdaux et, sauf sur les premiers modèles, des freins à disques sur les quatre roues. La Sprint GT bénéficie de 106 ch (plus que les 92 ch de la berline Ti, grâce à deux carburateurs Weber double-corps), ce qui lui permet d'atteindre 180 km/h. Des conduits d'admission améliorés caractérisent le moteur plus puissant (109 ch) de la Sprint GTV (GT Veloce), présentée en 1967.
La version GTA de compétition va décrocher des succès considérables, remportant le championnat d'Europe de tourisme pendant trois années consécutives, de 1966 à 1968. Presque aussi rare que la GTA, le cabriolet GTC est produit de 1964 à 1966, à 999 exemplaires seulement. Seul cabriolet quatre places de la famille Giulia/Giulietta, subtilement restylé par Touring, il comporte un arrière un peu plus incliné, un coffre plus grand, des vitres de custode escamotables et une capote disparaissant dans un puits, derrière les sièges arrière. Voitures de sport brillantes, les Sprint GT vont rencontrer un immense succès et connaître une carrière de quatorze ans, qui ne connaîtra son terme qu'en 1977.
Cette Giulia GTC conduite à gauche a été livrée neuve au Texas, revenant en Europe en 1993 pour trouver en Hollande un nouveau propriétaire. La voiture a été complètement restaurée entre 2004 et 2007, sans considération de coût (voir le dossier de factures) et se présente en superbe état. Magnifiquement peinte en bleu foncé avec sellerie bordeaux et capote noire, elle n'a couvert que quelques centaines de kilomètres depuis sa restauration et reste en excellent état. Véritable "must" pour un amateur d'Alfa Romeo, ce cabriolet quatre places rare et élégant est accompagné de ses documents d'immatriculation britanniques (UK Swansea V5C) et bénéficie d'un contrôle technique anglais (MoT) valable un an.

One of only 999 examples produced

‘Few cars can rival the 1600 Alfa for sheer driving enjoyment, and the keen driver devoting his full attention to driving it will be amply rewarded.’ - Car & Driver.
With the introduction of the 1.3-litre 750-Series Giulietta in 1954, Alfa Romeo established the ‘small car, big performance’ formula which would characterise the Milanese marque’s finest offerings from then on. The original Giulietta model designations and body styles were carried over into the improved 101-Series produced from 1959 and continued when the range was up-graded to Giulia status in 1962. Outwardly almost indistinguishable from the outgoing Giulietta, the Series-101 Giulia boasted a more powerful and much less fussy 1,570cc engine, in addition to welcome improvements to the previously feeble heating arrangements.
Launched in 1963, the Giulia Sprint GT featured classically stylish four-seater coachwork designed by Bertone’s Giorgetto Giugiaro, though this was now manufactured not by Bertone but at Alfa’s new factory at Arese. Beneath the skin the new coupé utilised the recently introduced 105-Series Giulia TI saloon’s five-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension, coil-sprung live rear axle and - early cars excepted - all round disc brakes. The Sprint GT came with 106bhp on tap (up from the TI’s 92bhp courtesy of two twin-choke Weber carburettors) an output sufficient for a top speed of around 112mph. Improvements to the inlet ports characterised the more-powerful (109bhp) engine of the Sprint GTV (or GT Veloce) introduced for 1967.
The GTA competition version enjoyed considerable success, winning the European Touring Car Championship three years running from 1966-68. Almost as rare as the GTA was the limited edition GTC cabriolet, the only four-seater convertible in the Giulietta/Giulia family, only 999 examples of which were produced between 1964 and 1966. Subtly restyled by Touring of Milan, the GTC featured a slightly more sloping tail, larger boot, wind-up rear quarter-lights and a hood that folded unobtrusively into a recess behind the rear seats. Exhilarating driver’s cars, the Sprint GT range was an immense success for Alfa Romeo, enjoying a 14-year production run lasting until 1977.
This left-hand drive Giulia GTC was supplied new to Texas, returning to Europe in 1993 to find a new home in Holland. The car was totally restored between 2004 and 2007 with no expense spared (see invoices on file) and is presented in stunning condition. Beautifully finished in dark blue with contrasting Burgundy interior and black soft-top, it has covered only a few hundred kilometres since the restoration’s completion and remains in excellent condition. A must for any Alfa collector, this stylish and rare four seater convertible possesses a UK Swansea V5C registration document and comes with one year’s MoT.
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Cabriolet  Chassis no. AR 755 645 Engine no. 17691
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Cabriolet  Chassis no. AR 755 645 Engine no. 17691
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Cabriolet  Chassis no. AR 755 645 Engine no. 17691
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Cabriolet  Chassis no. AR 755 645 Engine no. 17691
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Cabriolet  Chassis no. AR 755 645 Engine no. 17691
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