1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

*1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider*® Built with prompting from American Alfa Romeo importer Max Hoffman, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider is a stunning piece of 1950s Italian styling. Hoffman saw the increasing interest in small sports cars in the United States, and convinced Alfa Romeo to have Pinin Farina to design a beautiful roadster body to put on the Giulietta platform. Built between 1956 and 1962, the Giulietta Spider is a car known to be a joy to drive, and potentially even more exciting to look at. This 1962 Giulietta Spider is a final-year example that benefits from a number of upgrades to make it even more fun to drive, without changing the character of the original car.® Finished in striking dark red over red, this Giulietta was purchased 36 years ago by the previous owner as a project, which was restored over a span of roughly 10 years. This work included repairing damaged or rusted metalwork, installing new trunk and floor pans and completely repainting the car which was completed 26 years ago. The car still presents in excellent condition with very good quality chrome work, and an original set of alloy wheels with chrome center caps completing the look.® The interior is equally as nicely finished with dark red upholstery on the seats with black piping, and matching red on the door cards. Dynamat was put down under the carpets to improve both noise and heat insulation in the cabin. A 3-spoke wood rimmed steering wheel is the only item that doesnât look stock, but its slightly smaller diameter makes ingress and egress far easier, and it looks great. The body-matched dashboard houses a trio of beautiful Veglia gauges with inset needles and a floating outer disc for the readouts.® All Giuliettas were fitted with 1290cc variants of Alfaâs famed twin-cam inline 4, but this car has been upgraded. In 2009, the original engine was swapped out by Silicon Valley Performance in Mountain View, CA for a 1,750cc unit from a 1969 Alfa Romeo GTV. Along with the additional displacement, the single side-draft Weber carburetor has been swapped out for a pair of carbs with open trumpets, with power estimated to be around 120 hp and 130 lb-ft of torque. Under the hood, only a true Alfa enthusiast can spot the difference, but from behind the wheel itâs huge. Power is then sent through a 5-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels for maximum driver enjoyment. It will be hard to not enjoy the drive in this car, as the sounds it makes are outstanding - with the induction noise from the carburetors in front, paired to a custom exhaust with Magnaflow muffler, youâll be enjoying every rev from the engine.® The experience of driving a vintage Alfa Romeo is sure to put a smile on the face of any driving enthusiast, and the ability to put the top down only improves the drive. This 1962 Giulietta Spider with its increased power and considerable refurbishment over the years is a perfect way to enjoy classic Italian car ownership and have a car that gets looks