Descripción
Este coche es el Lote 120 para subastarse por Bonhams|Cars en The Paris Sale el viernes 30 de enero; por favor consulte el sitio web de Bonhams para los detalles completos.
Public Viewing:
Visitas públicas:
Available January 27th from 09:00 until 18:00, January 28th from 09:00 until 18:00, January 29th from 09:00 until 18:00, and January 30th from 09:00 at Polo de Paris.
Disponible del 27 de enero de 09:00 a 18:00, del 28 de enero de 09:00 a 18:00, del 29 de enero de 09:00 a 18:00 y del 30 de enero desde las 09:00 en Polo de París.
Lot 120
Lote 120
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ Coupé
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ Coupé
Chassis no. AR 10126 00146
Nº de chasis AR 10126 00146
Auction Estimate €250000 - 300000
Estimación de subasta €250000 - 300000
One of only 217 cars built
Una de solo 217 coches fabricados
In an Italian private collection 2009-2021
En una colección privada italiana 2009-2021
Present ownership since 2021
Propiedad actual desde 2021
Recent restoration of body and paint
Reciente restauración de carrocería y pintura
Registered in Italy
Matriculado en Italia
To fully exploit the Giulietta's competition potential, Alfa Romeo knew that lighter and more aerodynamic bodywork would be necessary, a requirement which resulted in the ultimate Giuliettas: Bertone's Sprint Special and the Sprint Zagato, both built on the short-wheelbase Spider platform and powered by the 100bhp version of Alfa's classic, 1, 290cc, twin-cam four. Conceived as an out-and-out competition car, the Sprint Zagato coupé employed lightweight aluminium-alloy coachwork and demonstrated its designer's commitment to weight saving in every detail, tipping the scales at an astonishing 770kg. With a top speed of around 200km/ h the SZ was easily the fastest of the Giuliettas, and even today there are few 1. 3-litre cars capable of matching this level of performance. The SZ's inherent stability and instantaneous response to steering input made it a driver's car par excellence. On the racetrack it proved virtually unbeatable, and the Sprint Zagato remains a major force to be reckoned with in Historic motor sport, being eligible for a wide variety of prestigious events.
Two series of Sprint Zagato were produced between 1959 and 1962, the second series (SZ2) cars being distinguishable by a redesigned, larger and more aerodynamically efficient body incorporating a 'sawn off' Kamm-type tail, a feature which gave rise to the model's Coda Tronca sobriquet (the first series became known as the Coda Tonda Round Tail). Under the skin the new SZ remained much as before apart from the welcome incorporation of Girling front disc brakes. SZ chassis numbers ran from '001' to '217', a total of 217 cars, an estimated 44 of which were the later SZ2 Coda Tronca version.
The Alfa Romeo factory records indicate that the car was produced on 29 March 1961 in the colour "Bianco Gardenia" (the same as today), and according to The Italian Car Registry by John de Boer, this delightful SZ Coda Tonda was delivered new on 10 April 1961 to Alfa Romeo in Lugano, Switzerland. In 2009 it was purchased by a very well-known collector in Italy and remained in his private collection until 2021 when it was purchased for his private collection by our vendor, another noted collector based near Milan.
Only recently the car benefited from restoration of the bodywork and paint, while the interior showcases the roll bar and lovely Zagato seats in black vinyl.
The car will be offered for sale with Italian registration documents and a valid Italian Revisione (roadworthiness certificate).
A very rare Alfa Romeo with the lively Giulietta twin-cam engine and lightweight coachwork by Zagato, this little sports car ticks all the right boxes and is eligible for numerous events worldwide.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
