Description
ALFA ROMEO Giulietta Sprint Veloce “CORSA” 1956. Judging by its chassis number and the information provided by “Alfa Romeo Archivio Storico”, this is a 1956 Giulietta Sprint Veloce, exported to Greece the same year. It is a type 750 E. It has not seen daylight for 40 years. This Giulietta Sprint Veloce boasts an exceptional competition history. Its red paintwork was used in competition from the moment it was registered until the mid-1960s by the famous Greek racing driver Alkis Michos. It took part in numerous events in Greece between 1956 and 1965, notably the Acropolis Rally in 1957, 1958 and 1959. At the 1957 Acropolis Rally, it crossed the finish line first overall but, having lost its front number plate, it received a penalty that relegated it to 8th overall; it nevertheless won its class. At the 1958 Acropolis Rally, it finished 6th overall and 1st in class. At the 1959 Acropolis Rally, it finished 4th overall and 1st in class. It also took outright victories in many circuit races and claimed the overall win in numerous hill climbs. Whenever it did not finish at the head of the overall standings, it systematically rose to the front and won its class. It requires a complete restoration. Its original engine is missing, but we will endeavour to supply, with the car, a very early Giulietta engine from the same period, currently kept in the garage of a serious Alfa collector, for a nominal additional cost. It is fitted with its four original steel wheels. We supply the original front grille, the original front side chrome trim and the front indicators. New aluminium headlamp surrounds are also included. We are including a selection of very interesting parts, with a value in excess of €4, 000. After its intensive competition period, and beyond 1965, the car changed hands; the aluminium doors with sliding windows were then replaced by later examples fitted with conventional winding windows. A lid was also added to the glovebox, which originally had none. After 1960, the front chrome grille was also replaced by later versions. Furthermore, in the mid-1960s, the next owner fitted larger rear lights. 30 years ago, I met the famous driver who raced this car (he was very elderly by then); he told me its history, confirming that it was fitted with aluminium doors with sliding windows during his ownership and competition use. This detail is also visible in period photographs. A Greek publication dedicated to the Acropolis Rally mentions this fantastic Giulietta Sprint Veloce, driven by champion Alkis Michos; he achieved the feat of winning the event in 1957, ahead of the Ferrari 250 GT Boano driven by French driver Estase'. This Giulietta Sprint Veloce “Corsa”, with an impressive record of results, is the perfect passport to take part in the most famous race in the world: the Mille Miglia. Only cars built before 1957 are admitted, with a marked preference for those that took part in the event at the time, a category in which this Giulietta Sprint Veloce fits perfectly. Between 30 and 40 examples of the Giulietta Sprint Veloce started the 1956 and 1957 editions of the Mille Miglia! The asking price is very reasonable, given its glorious competition past, its extensive record of results and its great rarity as a Giulietta Sprint Veloce Corsa “with multiple victories”. The photographs shown date from the period when the car was competing, during that famous “golden age”. We can provide additional photographs to any serious buyer. We can arrange transport.
