Cars

After World War II, Alfa Romeo resumed production with the expensive 6C 2500. In 1950, the 1900, then the Giulietta in 1954 marked a democratization of models and industrial growth.

Despite its small engine capacity (1300 cc), the Giulietta featured advanced technology, notably a lightweight alloy DOHC engine. Developed from 1952 under the name 750, it was first launched as the Sprint coupe in April 1954, designed by Bertone and very well received.

In 1955, the Giulietta sedan (April) and the spider (September) followed, initiated by American importer Max Hoffman. Pinin Farina was chosen for its design more suitable for production. Presented at the 1955 Paris Motor Show, the Spider (type 750 D) was also available in a Veloce version.

In 1959, the wheelbase was lengthened (2nd series, 101.03), and in 1961, the Giulietta became the Giulia Spider (101.23), equipped with a 1.6 L engine and a 5-speed gearbox. Available in Veloce version from 1964, it was produced until 1965, before being replaced in 1966 by the Duetto.

Powered by a Solex 32 PAIA 5 twin-barrel carburetor, the Giulia spider’s engine, identical to that of the Giulia TI sedan, developed 92 DIN horsepower at 6200 rpm (maximum torque: 15 mkg at 3700 rpm), allowing a top speed of 172 km/h. The Veloce’s more advanced engine benefited from twin Weber DCOE 2 carburetors; with its 112 DIN horsepower at 6500 rpm (maximum torque: 13.5 mkg at 4200 rpm), it enabled the Alfa convertible to reach a top speed of 182 km/h. The Giulia spider also distinguished itself from the Giulietta with its five-speed synchronized gearbox, which was a real rarity at the time, especially on a medium-capacity car.

This example is a type 101.23 and was completely restored about ten years ago. It combines a black exterior, Borrani wire wheels (over €3,000 investment) and a high-quality red interior. The car is in impeccable condition and the engine is in the Veloce 112 horsepower specifications, giving it a significant performance boost.