In 1962, Alfa Romeo launched its new Giulia saloon but was unable to break away from the Giulietta Sprint and Spider which were scheduled to retire. The Milanese firm therefore decided to extend their existence for a few more years by equipping them with a new engine capacity and giving them the sweet name of "Giulia". This is how Alfa achieved the perfect compromise between the more advanced and powerful mechanics of the Giulia and the classic lines of the Giulietta.
On 27 June 1962, Alfa Romeo presented the Giulia 1600 Sprint and Spider at the Monza racetrack, equipped with a 1,570cc engine developing 91bhp at 6,200rpm and a 5-speed gearbox which enabled the coupé to reach a top speed of 172 km/h, a great achievement at the time.
To differentiate the Giullietta from the Giulia, 1600 monograms were placed on the boot lid and the front wings and the side turn signals were now rectangular. Inside, the dashboard was redesigned with leatherette, new heating controls, the steering wheel was now in black Bakelite with three Aluminium spokes and the door panels were also completely covered in leatherette. 7,107 Giulia Sprint 1600s were built, the final cars in 1964.

Offered here is a stunning, left-hand drive 1600 Sprint that's been the subject of a comprehensive and impressive restoration. The work was carried out by ‘JAC &Co’, a company based in Holland and they described the restoration as ‘total’. They found the car in Rome initially, described as a good ‘driving car’ and finished in Bianco at the time, however, there was a dent in the rear wing and one thing lead to anther so, as is often the case, a total restoration followed.

There is a bespoke bound book with the car that shows pictures of the restoration which it would be worth looking at if you are interested in the little Alfa. The decision was taken during the restoration to change the colour to Grigio Medio complemented by an orange-tan leather interior, which we think suits the car really well. The engine and gearbox were also overhauled during the time of the restoration.

The current owner purchased it from JAC&CO in Holland last year and imported and registered it here in the UK (998 XVP) but sadly, due to a mobility problem, now reluctantly needs to sell the Alfa to its next owner. Supplied with the aforementioned restoration booklet along with the UK V5 and copies of previous Italian Registration documents, this is a splendid example of Italian 60s design.