1958 ALFA ROMEO

Many are familiar with the story of how the Giullietta was originally offered in a prize draw in Italy to kick start car production and the Italian post war economy. Designed by Franco Scaglione at Bertone, it offered an exquisite shape to clothe a beautiful chassis and a jewel like twin overheads camshaft 1290 cc 4 cylinder engine. The Giullietta Sprint Coupe was joined by the more powerful Veloce of which this is an excellent example.

This car benefits from a 5 speed gearbox a rare option at the time. Visually, its sliding Plexiglas side‑windows and script “Giulietta Sprint Veloce” badges on the front wings distinguish it from the standard Sprint. Internally, the stripped-down cabin offers lightweight bucket seats and minimal trim that emphasise performance focus and agility, whilst the turned aluminuim and chromed touches highlight a 50's flare.

These little cars were hugely successful in the Alpine and other rallies of the time and featured extensively in the Shell Motor Racing Films of the time. On the road or track, reviewers at the time lauded its spirited performance and fine handling. "Almost unbeatable" in competition, it performed with distinction in Mille Miglia hillclimb stages and other Italian endurance events. Today, the Sprint Veloce 750 E remains one of Alfa Romeo’s most revered post‑war sports cars through combining agile dynamics, elegant Bertone styling, and rare authenticity across its lightweight pedigree.

After a life in Italy and then Texas this car returned to Italy in or around 2014, before being purchased by its current owner in 2016 where it was completely restored bodily and mechanically regardless of cost by Marchioni Auto Storiche, masters of Italian cars located in northern Italy and stands before you in exlempary condition. The Blu Iseo paintwork is really stunning on this little gem of a Bertone masterpiece and personifies the period.

Used infrequently but in first rate order throughout and drives superbly.

It would be a pleasure to answer any questions you might have. However, to really appreciate this Alfa Romeo, it needs to be seen “in the flesh”, so do please call to arrange a viewing.