1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

Description

After much deliberation, I’ve decided to sell my 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider. I’ve owned and enjoyed this car for the past 8 years, but life is short, garage space is finite and it’s time to let another enthusiast enjoy this fun little car while I move onto something else.
Description:
According to the Alfa Romeo archives, this car, VIN AR149506512, was completed on April 8th, 1959 and imported into the US by Hoffman Motor Car Co. on May 12th of the same year. As a 750 series car, it features the purest iteration of Pininfarina’s original Giulietta styling, including the desirable shorter wheelbase, smaller tail lights and absence of “wing windows”. The car retains its original white exterior color, though it was repainted under prior ownership. The car presents quite nicely, but is not so pristine that it cannot be driven and enjoyed. Overall, the body is in good shape with some small chips and imperfections. There is a small dent below the right tail light and a very minor dimple on the hood. Both were present when I bought the car and could be easily repaired, but, as I purchased the car to drive, not show, I’ve chosen to leave them as is.
The interior of the car is a definite highlight with fresh red upholstery, clear gauge faces, correct knobs, radio blanking plate and a nice crinkle finish on the dash top. There are two small cracks in the rim of the steering wheel, but, from what I understand, this is not uncommon. The convertible top is complete and in excellent condition, but may need some adjustment to seal completely. This has never been an issue for me since I always keep the car garaged and never drive in the rain.
The car’s drivetrain has been upgraded to a slightly later, 105 series, 1600cc engine with 5 speed transmission, engine block# AR00536*11262*. This upgrade strikes a good balance between retaining the original feel and underhood aesthetic, while providing a satisfying increase in power and drivability. Under my ownership, I’ve installed a Pertronix electronic ignition kit (visually undetectable unless you remove the distributor cap) and a Weber DGV carburetor. Both modifications improve power and reliability, but both are completely reversible if they are not to your liking. To that end, I am happy to also include the previously installed Solex APAIG carburetor and air filter housing. These are significant, as even a reproduction Giulietta air filter housing sells for >$800.
As might be expected of a 57 year old, hand built car, there are a few other minor issues worth mentioning:
• Fuel gauge doesn’t work reliably
• Cabin heater doesn’t work
• There are some marks on the windshield corresponding to the arc of the wipers
• As with most older Italian cars, the engine leaks a bit of oil
Additional items included in the sale:
• Fitted car cover
• Miscellaneous spares including the aforementioned carburetor and air filter housing
• Giulietta shop manual
• Laminated Giulietta wiring diagram
• Car disk DVD with shop manual, parts book and various related literature and images
In preparation for the summer driving season, the car was recently serviced by an Alfa specialist mechanic, including oil/filter change and adjustment of the brakes and steering.
Please contact me BEFORE clicking “Buy It Now”. This will give you an opportunity to ask any questions, request additional photos or (ideally) arrange an in-person inspection. This also reassures me that you are a legitimate buyer and gives us an opportunity to confirm transactional details so there are no surprises after you’ve already committed to buy the car.
I strongly encourage in-person inspection of the vehicle and will do my best to accommodate your schedule prior to the end of the listing.
Vehicle is sold AS-IS with no warranty expressed or implied.