Highlights
- In current ownership since August 1998
- Comprehensive history file available from new
- Originally purchased by an English bank director
- Completely restored to original specifications
- Extensive European touring history, including Provence, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast
The Appeal
The Tipo 101 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider is one of the most elegant and desirable Italian convertibles of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Designed by Pininfarina, these graceful roadsters combined beautiful styling with the sporting character that Alfa Romeo was renowned for, making them highly sought after by collectors.
This 1961 example stands out for its notable provenance and care, having been in the current ownership for over 27 years. Originally purchased by an English bank director from Thomson and Taylor, the local Brighton Alfa dealer, this Giulietta Spider comes with its original purchase invoice and reportedly has comprehensive history from new.
Having been completely restored to original specifications and used for numerous European tours through some of the continent's most picturesque regions, this Giulietta Spider presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-documented and well-sorted example.
The vendor says:
"The car is a pleasure to drive. We have spent the best holidays of our life touring through the Provence, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Corsica, Sardinia and Andalucia."
Having been completely restored to original specifications and used for numerous European tours through some of the continent's most picturesque regions, this Giulietta Spider presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-documented and well-sorted example.
The vendor says:
"The car is a pleasure to drive. We have spent the best holidays of our life touring through the Provence, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Corsica, Sardinia and Andalucia."
History and Paperwork
- 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, with the current owner being the third registered keeper
- In current ownership since August 29, 1998
- Originally purchased by an English bank director
- Car was delivered to Calais to avoid import duty
- Purchased from Thomson and Taylor, the local Brighton Alfa dealer
- Original purchase invoice is still available
- Car was used in Spain for several years before being brought to Holland
- Always stored in an underground parking garage
- Full history from day one to present is available
- Car has been used for holidays throughout Provence, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Corsica, Sardinia, and Andalucia
The Condition
- Few kilometres driven since restoration, we are told
- Completely restored to original specifications
- Bodywork was stripped and repainted
- The vendor states that the car is in superb condition
- Presents beautifully, which can be studied in the photographs
- Folding roof in good visual order and reportedly operates correctly
- Paintwork and chrome work glossy and bright
- Interior is in very good condition, showing minimal signs of wear
- All instruments are reportedly in working order
- Equipped with automatic rally safety belts
- Original rubber mats included
The Mechanics
- 1.3-litre Nord twin-cam
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Owner describes it as "a pleasure to drive"
- Well-presented engine compartment
- Retains period-correct single carburettor setup
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