Description
After the Second World War, Alfa Romeo resumed production with the expensive 6C 2500. In 1950, the 1900, followed by the Giulietta in 1954, marked the democratisation of models and industrial growth. Despite its small engine capacity (1300 cm³), the Giulietta benefited from advanced technology, in particular a DOHC engine in light alloy. Developed from 1952 under the name 750, it was first launched as a Sprint coupé in April 1954, designed by Bertone and very well received, followed in 1955 by the Giulietta saloon (April) and the spider (September), initiated by the American importer Max Hoffman. Pinin Farina was chosen for its design, which was better suited to production. Presented at the 1955 Paris Motor Show, the Spider (type 750 D) was also available in a Veloce version. 1959 saw the wheelbase lengthened (2nd series, 101. 03), and in 1961 the Giulietta became the Giulia Spider (101. 23), equipped with a 1. 6 litre engine and 5-speed gearbox. Available in the Veloce version from 1964, it was produced until 1965, before being replaced in 1966 by the Duetto. Fed by a Solex 32 PAIA 5 twin-barrel carburettor, the Giulia Spider engine, identical to the one fitted to the Giulia TI saloon, produced 92 DIN horsepower at 6, 200 rpm (maximum torque: 15 mkg at 3, 700 rpm), giving a top speed of 172 km/ h. The Veloce's more advanced engine is fed by two Weber DCOE 2 carburettors; with 112 DIN horsepower at 6, 500 rpm (maximum torque: 13. 5 mkg at 4, 200 rpm), it enables the Alfa convertible to reach a top speed of 182 km/ h. The Giulia spider is also distinguished from the Giulietta by its synchronised five-speed gearbox, which was a real rarity at the time, especially on a car of medium engine capacity. This example is type 101. 23 and was completely restored around ten years ago. It combines a black exterior, Borrani wire rims (an investment of over €3, 000) and a very high quality red interior. The car is in irreproachable condition and the engine is in the Veloce specification of 112 bhp, which gives it a significant gain in performance.
