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Highlights
- A beautifully restored example, complete with a photographic record of all the work
- UK registered since April 1991
- Highly presented inside, out and under the bonnet
- Running well and ready to be enjoyed
The Appeal
Prolific American importer of European sports cars Max Hoffman proved so successful in his endeavours that manufacturers would listen to his suggestions when it came to devising new models. Hoffman was instrumental in the advent of the 300 SL ‘Gullwing’, 356 ‘Speedster’ and of course, the Pininfarina Spider variant of the beloved Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Weighing in at a mere 860 kilograms and powered by Giuseppi Busso’s legendary Nord twin-cam, the Giulietta Spider was revered for its dynamic handling. Pininfarina’s styling made it the quintessential Italian roadster and they remain eminently desirable to this day.
Weighing in at a mere 860 kilograms and powered by Giuseppi Busso’s legendary Nord twin-cam, the Giulietta Spider was revered for its dynamic handling. Pininfarina’s styling made it the quintessential Italian roadster and they remain eminently desirable to this day.
We’re honoured to offer this charming 1960 example which has been UK-registered since 1991. The vendor demonstrates that it runs well and we’re informed that it is delightful to drive. Restored to an exemplary standard and still in lovely condition, this Alfa is ready to be driven and enjoyed by a new custodian.
The History and Paperwork
- UK registered since April 1991
- A photographic record documents an extensive restoration
- A selection of original owner’s material accompanies the car including various user manuals
- Collection of old MOT certificates
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
The Condition
- Rosso Alfa red paintwork
- OEM steel wheels complete with hub caps
- Straight bodywork, free from notable blemishes
- Some very slight bubbles under the paint in places, along with the odd stone chip
- No obvious signs of corrosion
- All trim and banding in good order
- Complete with is manually folding fabric roof which is in great condition
- Smart black vinyl upholstery with red piping to complement the exterior
- Exquisite controls and instrumentation
- Barely any wear of any note
Based on the Bertone-bodied Sprint, the Giulietta Spider features Pininfarina’s trademark curves in abundance and has become a symbol of Italy’s ‘Dolce Vita’. An updated version was unveiled at the 1959 Frankfurt Motor Show, with recessed headlights, a revised nose and grill design, and a redesigned dashboard.
Having undergone an extensive restoration, this 1960 example looks to be in marvellous condition, with barely any wear to speak of besides the most superficial of paint defects. The roof too is in really good order and reportedly operates correctly.
On the inside, the upholstery and floor matting are all in really smart order. A particular highlight is the delicacy of the instruments and controls, all of which provide a fabulous interface to engage with this car’s spry handling.
The Mechanics
- 1.3-litre all-alloy Nord twin-cam
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- 74 horsepower providing near-100 mph performance
- The vendor demonstrates that it runs smoothly
- We’re assured that the car drives very well indeed
With a 55-kilogram weight saving compared to the Giulietta Sprint upon which it was based, the Pininfarina Spider was amongst the fastest four-cylinder convertibles of the era, with near-100 mph performance thanks to its all-alloy Nord twin-cam.
The vendor shows us that this car’s engine runs very smoothly and we’re informed that it’s fantastic to drive. A testament to the quality of the restoration, all presents very well indeed under the bonnet, with no apparent issues whatsoever.
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