Vehicle Description
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider 750F Veloce
By the 1950s, Alfa Romeo had an enviable reputation as a
manufacturer of incredibly successful racing cars and stunning road
cars. This reputation was developed over successive decades and
resulted in wins in the most iconic road races, including the Mille
Miglia and Targa Florio. Alfa Romeo could also boast that the
world's best drivers, including Tazio Nuvolari, Giuseppe "Nino"
Farina, and Juan Manuel Fangio, had won races in its cars. It was
with this backdrop that Alfa Romeo set the standard for meeting the
high expectations of its customers. With each of its models very
well received, the real stand-outs throughout its history were its
glamorous convertibles, including the Giulietta 750F Spider of
which only about 1,253 were produced.
For consignment and gracing our Hallowed Halls, a select piece of
automotive art in the form of a 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
750F Veloce. Sold to Huffman motor Car Company out of New York on
May 12 1958, it has been in the care of 1 owner since 1967. In 2012
it underwent an extensive restoration at which time it received a
respray of the Sky Blue and some mechanical updates all to the tune
of 31K! The interior is to die for in its two tone and it runs like
a Swiss watch. Sadly the top has not been restored or is it in
working usable condition, but does come with the car.
Exterior
Veloce means fast in Italian and this car looks the part just
sitting there. The bodywork is simply stunning with nicely fitted
body panels. The paintwork and chrome elements are as good as new.
There are a few areas of paint slightly bubbling and some
undulations in repaired areas, so it is not perfect, but it's
close. An iconic shaped front grille leads the way and it is
adorned with a pointed bottom, shield shaped grille in shiny
chrome. This shield splits horizontal rounded openings on either
side with some simple horizontal ribs inserted within. A split
bumper frames the bottom the front and wraps around the front
quarters. Above this curve around is a single round headlight which
leads the way for the front rounded over fenders that flank a small
hood between them. Nicey rounded over door tops seamlessly melt
into the rear quarters and here within the seams are nicely molded
straight gaps. A lower chromed trim spear floats just below the
doors and above the rockers. In back, the trunk has exposed hinges
and the lid rolls down to meet just above the bumper which is a
single solid curved around trim for the bottom of this beautiful
sports car. Oval tail lights are on either side on the tips of the
rounded over fenders which actually start their roll just aft of
the doors and roll past the trunk lid. 15-inch Borrani steel
drilled wheels are wrapped with 165HR15 black wall tires. As noted
is no top but it does come with the sale and is unrestored. The
badges are all correct, and chromed adornments and trimmings are
all excellent. Bellissimo!
Interior
Beautifully restored and nearly perfect black leather bomber style
buckets sport some light blue piping and the edges of the bolsters
and inserts. These float on black pristine carpeting which also
covers the back storage area featuring the spare tire. Sky Blue
edged sporty looking doors are covered with black leather panels
and these have shiny cranks, pulls and actuators within their
confines. A black padded dash top undulates with the shape of the
dash which is painted Sky Blue steel. This dash features a trio
round black faced gauges with gold inserts and shiny chrome bezels.
A horizontal flat chromed bar runs across the bottom of the dash
front and below are a series of black bakelite knobs and pulls. The
original steering wheel is using some blue steel for the ribs, has
a round circular horn ring in the middle and black bakelite for the
actual wheel. The Alfa badge is adorning the center hub of this
wheel. The rear view mirror is attached to the dash top, and there
is an open glove box in front of the passenger. A nice stunner for
this simple but elegant interior. Abbondanza!
Drivetrain
Under the hood in a clean and nicely restored engine bay sits a
rebuilt 700 miles ago 1290cc DOHC 4 cylinder mill. It is fed by
dual Weber DC03 single barrel carbs. On the back is a 4 speed
manual transmission and way back is a 4.11 rear axle. Everything
under this hood is looking like new!
Undercarriage
Simply put, perfection underneath. Solid black steel and all
mechanicals are excellently preserved. Independent coil springs for
the front suspension are installed, and in back a 3 link with coil
springs are in. Drum brakes are all around. Very clean and like new
underneath this car.
Drive-Ability
The car fired right up and on the test track I could not push it as
the brakes are very soft. It does handle nicely and is a cinch to
drive with effortless steering. Remember there is no soft top, so
it is a fair weather car in its current condition. Overall a smooth
operator.
Not too many examples exist for this 750F Spider Veloce, so it's a
beautiful rarity to grace out well stuffed halls. It has been well
cared for, it is not perfect but well within the realm of very
good. The paint and colors for the interior are fab, and it is a
really neat example of an Italian designed sports car with features
in this car still seen today on modern Alfas. It leads the way!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
