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1981 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Highlights
- Corrosion-free right-hand drive South African import
- Sympathetically upgraded mechanicals (dyno tuned to 121 bhp)
- Uprated suspension and refurbished brakes
- Regularly serviced by Alfa Romeo specialists CP Garage services in Dundee
- 1985 MY sunroof fitted
- Substantial history file with numerous invoices
- Advisory-free MOT valid until 9th September 2025
The Appeal
Manufactured between 1977 and 1985, the Typo 116 Alfa Romeo Giulietta was based on the capable Alfetta platform, utilising its perfectly balanced transaxle drivetrain and Nord twin-cam engine to great effect in a compact executive saloon.
Few survive, especially in right-hand drive, so this South African 1981 Giulietta is not to be missed for anyone looking for a corrosion-free example. Since arriving in the UK in 2001, this Alfa has been cherished by all five of its UK keepers, featuring in magazine articles, participating in various events and receiving a great deal of maintenance. Its mechanicals have been sympathetically upgraded with numerous aftermarket performance components and the vendor informs us it’s outputting 121 bhp at the wheels on a rolling road. Accompanied by a substantial and carefully curated history file, this Giulietta is ready to be enjoyed by its next custodian.
The History and Paperwork
- RHD South African example
- First UK-registered on 6th July 2001
- MOT valid until 9th September 2025
- Benefits from recent service
- Qualifies for MOT and road tax exemption
- Five former UK keepers
- Various magazine articles in which the car features are included
- Copy of an original instruction booklet
- Numerous invoices from marque specialists
- Regularly serviced by Alfa Romeo specialists CP Garage services in Dundee
The Condition
- Retains its factory original colour - Shahini Blue
- Full Alfetta GTV interior
- Benefits from South Africa’s dry climate
- No signs of damage or corrosion to the bodywork or underside
- Besides some small blemishes, the paint remains in fine order
- All the plastic and rubber trims present well, as do the various vinyls
- Genuine Alfa Romeo auxiliary spot lamps
- Fourteen-inch Alfa Romeo Vane alloy wheels powder coated in Gun Metal Grey
- New Pirelli tyres fitted
- No notable wear to the upholstery or controls
- We understand the electrics to be in good working order
- Period-correct stereo fitted
- MOMO three-spoke steering wheel
The Mechanics
- 1.8-litre all-alloy Nord twin-cam
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Alfetta transaxle driving the rear wheels
- The engine was replaced in 2011
- Refurbished Dellorto carburettors
- 123 electronic ignition with Alfaholics ultimate Norde advance curve
- New alternator and battery
- CSC Stanless exhaust system and tubular manifold
- Rolling road tuned to 121 BHP
- Apex lowered and stiffened rear springs
- Bilstein gas shock absorbers
- Original torsion bars
- V6 anti-roll bar
- Polybushed front ball joints and camber control arm
- Refurbished brakes with new discs and pads all-round (250 mm front discs)
- New brake master cylinder
- Regularly serviced and reportedly running very well indeed
- The vendor states that it’s great fun to drive, benefitting from the various subtle upgrades
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