Description
Concours-quality restored, race prepped & complete with FIA HTP papers valid till Dec '27.
This car was acquired by the Banks' family (Alfaholics) for their private collection some 20+ years ago after which it was put through a full restoration which completed in 2015. High priority was given to retaining as much of the original aluminium body throughout the process with the roof, pillars, front scuttle, top halves of front wings, rear bodywork & bonnet all being original repaired items. In addition, the original Zagato screen surrounds, aluminium finishers, side window frames & internal screen cappings were all also carefully polished and re-used. The matching Zagato number (551) can be found marked on various trim/ finisher components of the car.
Official Alfa Romeo Registers record the chassis number as an original SZ produced in March 1961 and supplied to Billancourt, France. The history then shows it was not long after purchased by Corsican Rally Driver Pierre Orsini, who then had it prepared by Virgilio Conrero for competing in various events between 1961-63. The history file holds a collection of period photos from events such as Tour de France, Coupe des Alpes, Criterium Jean Behra and Criterium Alpin together with a letter from Orsini and other memorabilia.
More recently in 2017, whilst still under Banks’ ownership, the car tested 20 laps at Castle Combe and competed at the Silverstone Classic - beating the SZ lap record by 4 seconds.
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ (Sprint Zagato) is an aluminium-bodied 2-seater berlinetta, built by Zagato between December 1959 until 1962 for competition use. Based on the chassis and mechanicals of the Sprint Speciale and hand built by Zagato entirely in aluminium with plexiglass windows - the lightened Sprint Zagato (SZ) was expensive but light and fast. Two hundred and seventeen were built, the original design, as per this example, being with a rounded rear called the “Coda Tonda” (round tail), while the Kamm-design (of which around 30 were produced at the end of production), are referred to as the “Coda Tronca” (truncated tail).
The SZ was a racing success on both national and international levels and helped Alfa Romeo secure victory in the 1. 3 litre class of the International Championship for GT Manufacturers in both 1962 & 1963.
A high quality example of a very versatile road/ race car with current FIA HTP papers and a welcome participant at any number of national and international events. The car has covered less than 500 miles since restoration and comes complete with the original engine, gearbox and other components.
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