Highlights

One of no more than 1,366 Sprint Speciales produced between 1957 and 1962
Complete with FIA Historic Technical Passports
Extensively campaigned across Europe with documented race history at Vallelunga, Misano, Varano, and Monza
Retains original components, including SS/SZ engine head, Weber carburettors, and double oil sump
Eligible for re-registration for road use

The Appeal

Born from Carrozzeria Bertone's brilliant BAT design studies of the mid-1950s, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale is one of the most aerodynamically striking shapes ever to emerge from an Italian coachbuilder, and is still more than capable of raising eyebrows in a big, big way.

With a drag coefficient of just 0.29, the SS was conceived with competition in mind, and its 1,300cc all-alloy four-cylinder engine - producing 116 hp through twin Weber side-draught carburettors - could propel the slippery coupé to nearly 125 mph. With no more than 1,366 examples produced across both Giulietta and Giulia variants, these cars are rare and highly coveted.

This particular Sprint Speciale, chassis AR10120 00215, was delivered new to Italy and has a documented ownership history stretching back to 1967. Converted to competition specification in the early 2000s, it has since been extensively campaigned at some of Europe's most storied circuits, with its racing career chronicled in its CSAI Passport. The car was awarded both FIA and CSAI Historic Technical Passports, with the FIA HTP having been issued in the UK by the MSA. Notably, it retains a host of original components, including a factory-replacement block, SS/SZ engine head, Weber carburettors, double oil sump, and four exhaust manifolds, a reassuring level of authenticity for a car with such an active competition history.

This Sprint Speciale is well-suited to continued vintage racing. Equally, it comes with its original cancelled Italian Libretto and can be re-registered for road use. For those seeking entry to some of the finest historic racing events in Europe, or simply wishing to own one of Alfa Romeo's most distinctive and undeniably striking cars, this is a highly desirable opportunity.

History and Paperwork

Delivered new to Italy as a standard coupé
History known from 1967, when owned by Franco Scaroni
Purchased by Bruno Zani in 1970, who retained ownership for 31 years
Subsequently owned by Loris Modena for four years, then sold to Domenico Nobile in 2005
Later owned by British historic racer Anthony Godin
Cancelled Italian Libretto present
FIA Historic Technical Passport, issued in the UK by the MSA (expired 2025)
Currently not registered with CSAI
CSAI Historic Technical Passport present, documenting the car's racing history
Race history includes events at Vallelunga, Misano, Varano, and Monza
Not yet registered in the UK
Last MOT tested in 2021 (expired)
The vehicle is not reported to be registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano

The Condition

Converted to competition specification in the early 2000s, with improvements and changes made following extensive racing use
Unique plastic air deflector mounted ahead of the windscreen, a feature more commonly seen on competition Ferraris of the era

Slicked back, striking and loaded with personality, it's little wonder this pocket rocket draws a lot of admiring glances. Everything here is a draw, from the rich red paintwork to the distinctive 'smily' front and sleek fastback sculpting.

With only gentle patina settling into the paint from the car's storied history - largely around the headlights and doorjams - it's otherwise still a brightly presented, shining car with familiar racing accoutrements and accents.

The stripped-back interior is as you'd expect, with OMP sports seats, a somewhat timeworn Alfa Romeo steering wheel, and a simple dash layout with additional instruments protruding from what was the radio mount.

The Mechanics

1,300cc all-alloy four-cylinder engine producing 116 hp
Five-speed manual transmission
Pair of Weber side-draught carburettors
Original factory replacement block
Original SS/SZ engine head
Double oil sump
Four exhaust manifolds

Fully set up for racing performance, this Impressive all-alloy-engined car is ready and waiting to breeze around the race track. The engine bay presents in very good condition, and the vendor reports that it's driving very well, with its original engine head, distinctive Weber side-draughts and the original five-speed transmission.

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