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19 - 1965 – Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
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Estimate €60,000 - €70,000
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1965 – Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider The epitome of the Italian spider and la Dolce Vita! French registration certificate Chassis no. AR*378206 Engine no. AR00112*13309 - The first production Alfa Romeo Spider, designed by Pinin Farina, in the 1600 cm³ version - Stunning colour combination: deep blue with a white leather interior - Fully restored by specialist Paolo Bergia in the early 2010s - Only 7,500 km since the restoration and with the same owner for over 10 years - Invoice totalling over €77,000, 2014 valuation report and a clean MOT certificate - Car ready to drive, featuring front disc brakes and a very rare hardtop View the full catalogue for the ‘Rétromania’ auction, which includes this lot, on the Collector Cars Auction (CCA) website. The file and additional photos for each vehicle are available via the following Drive link (upon request for access): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aluJ7ZZJvUKBib-4eJDbaGH6vxu5ePC4 In 1955, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider – a model that reflected the Milanese brand’s industrial growth – ushered in a new line of small sports convertibles. It was created, in particular, at the request of the famous New York importer Max Hoffman, who undertook to sell it to American customers, who were very keen on this type of vehicle. The Bertone design studio worked on the project, but it was ultimately Pinin Farina’s proposal that was chosen, for both budgetary reasons and practical considerations regarding production capacity. Whilst the design of the coupé version, the Giulietta Sprint, was already highly successful and had been enthusiastically received, the Spider’s lines, designed by Pinin Farina, were fabulous and met with unanimous approval. Despite its modest engine capacity, the Giulietta featured advanced technology, including a double overhead camshaft engine made entirely from light alloy. It underwent a number of developments, starting with a Veloce version featuring refined mechanics, followed by second-series models with a longer wheelbase, a more powerful engine (80 chevaux) and a synchronised gearbox from 1959 onwards. Finally, in 1962, the main evolution of the Giulietta Spider appeared: the Giulia Spider. Launched at the same time as the new Giulia TI of the era, the Giulia Spider used the same ‘Bialbero’ four-cylinder twin-cam engine made from light alloy, but with a displacement of 1,570 cm³ following an increase in bore and stroke compared to that of the Giulietta. This engine, producing 92 chevaux and paired with a fully synchronised five-speed gearbox – still quite rare at the time – enabled the Giulia Spider to reach 172 km/h and offered greater smoothness and reliability compared to its predecessor. A ‘Veloce’ variant was also introduced in 1964, this time boosting power to 112 chevaux. Aesthetically, this Spider stood out thanks to its bonnet featuring an air intake highlighted by a chrome strip, whilst inside, everything that made it so charming remained unchanged, with a painted sheet-metal dashboard, three round dials, a gear lever angled towards the floor and high-quality leather seats. Compact, lightweight, manoeuvrable and agile all at once, driving the Giulia Spider is a pure pleasure, with crisp and direct revving, accompanied by a distinctive and pleasant sound. To top it all off, its alluring design has become an icon of post-war cinema, helping to embody the ‘Dolce Vita’ and cement its legendary status. A total of 9,250 Giulia Spiders were produced before the Spider Duetto proudly took over from this Spider model, which had become as iconic as it was indispensable to the Alfa Romeo range. The Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider (Tipo 10123) on display was first registered on 26 August 1965. As such, it is an improved late-production model, notably featuring more effective front disc brakes. It was acquired by its current owner in June 2015 at a specialist auction. It had previously undergone a complete restoration in Italy in the early 2010s by Paolo Bergia, an Alfa Romeo specialist based in Pinerolo, near Turin. This renowned workshop carried out work on the bodywork, paintwork, chrome trim, upholstery, and all mechanical and electrical systems, at a cost of over €77,000! A dozen years on, the quality of the work carried out is all the more remarkable given that the paintwork, fit and finish, chrome trim and upholstery remain in pristine condition. The engine, powered by a twin-barrel Solex carburettor in keeping with the original specification, starts effortlessly at the first attempt and then delivers its full power. The five-speed synchronised gearbox on the Giulia Spider operates smoothly and precisely. The braking is effective and the suspension is well set up. Taken together, this allows you to fully enjoy the driving pleasure the car offers. Since the restoration was completed, the car has been used sparingly. Indeed, its odometer, which was reset to zero during the restoration, showed just 7,430 km on the day of our test drive, and it has been regularly serviced. It is therefore in excellent overall condition, as evidenced by its latest MOT from July 2026, which is virtually pristine. In addition to this rare and highly commendable condition in terms of both running order and presentation, this Giulia Spider has the advantage of a very attractive specification. The deep blue colour, which is more original than the red traditionally associated with this model, complements the white leather upholstery and matching soft-top cover particularly well, creating a striking contrast with the gleaming chrome trim. The car comes with detailed restoration invoices and a 2014 expert’s report following this restoration, as well as a hardtop, which is a rare accessory on this model. Well-balanced and easy to drive, whilst remaining a genuine classic car, this Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider exhibits a certain modernity thanks to its superb mechanics and suspension system, which was advanced for its time. Its styling, both simple and sophisticated, is timeless. It will therefore be the ideal companion for Sunday drives as well as more everyday journeys, as it is rare to find such a well-restored and attractive example today. N.B.: The hardtop is to be collected directly from the owner in the Clermont-Ferrand area.
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Auction time 08/30/2026 at 3:00 PM
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