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Highlights
- One owner from new for 45 years
- Rare first series Giulietta 1800 Lusso in right-hand drive
- Dry stored in the arid South African climate, preserving its condition
The Appeal
This 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1800 Lusso forms part of the carefully curated Blaauwbank collection that includes an eclectic mix of multi-generational cars, a selection of rare and interesting vehicles, carefully stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled dry storage hangars, located in the arid climate of Central South Africa.
Using Alfa Romeo's well-balanced rear-mounted transaxle and peppy Nord twin-cam engine, the Giulietta 1800 was among the fastest and best-handling four-cylinder sports saloons of its era. This 1980 example is a rare right-hand-drive first-series model that has reportedly been cherished by just one former keeper since new.
Having reportedly covered only 93,000 km over 45 years, this Giulietta has been preserved in original condition, benefiting from the dry climate of South Africa's arid Frontier Region and careful storage in a custom-built facility. The car's originality extends throughout, from its reportedly untouched Bianco paintwork to its distinctive chocolate brown velour interior.
Having reportedly covered only 93,000 km over 45 years, this Giulietta has been preserved in original condition, benefiting from the dry climate of South Africa's arid Frontier Region and careful storage in a custom-built facility. The car's originality extends throughout, from its reportedly untouched Bianco paintwork to its distinctive chocolate brown velour interior.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1980 and owned by Mr Greyvenstein, a provincial schools examiner based in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa, for 45 years
- Part of a carefully curated private collection, dry stored in a custom-built facility
- Recently received a major service, including carburettor tune and set, and fluid flush
The Condition
- Highly original example
- Stored in dry conditions away from coastal air, helping to preserve its originality
- Bianco paintwork reportedly remains untouched and well-preserved
- Protected from rust by both the arid climate and Zeibart anti-rust treatment applied to the vulnerable Italian steel
- Original chocolate brown velour interior upholstered at the South African plant in Brits, Transvaal Province
The Mechanics
- 1.8-litre Nord four-cylinder twin-cam
- Five-speed manual transmission
- All-alloy Alfa Romeo twin-cam motor, the same as used in the fabled 1750 GTV
- Breathes through two Dellorto carburettors
- Transaxle gearbox reportedly operates smoothly with no grating or popping of gears, we are told
- Propeller shaft is reportedly in balance and quiet
- Recently received a carburettor tune
- Major service recently completed, including fluid flush
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