1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider in Las Vegas, Nevada

Chassis No. AR457827 Engine No. AR01500 08336 The original Alfa Romeo Giulia,
produced from 1962 to 1978, was among the world's first sports sedans; proof
that a practical four-door could be every bit as engaging as a purpose-built
sports car. The Giulia TI set the tone, borrowing its name from the Italian
touring saloon racing class of the 1950s. Lightweight and aerodynamically
efficient, the Type 105 series Giulia was powered by Alfa's lively twin-cam
four-cylinder with a single carburetor, available in 1.3- or 1.6-liter form.
Early cars were equipped with drum brakes, but by 1963 four-wheel Dunlop discs
further sharpened the Giulia's performance credentials. This 1965 Alfa Romeo
1600 TI was originally delivered to Northridge, California and finished in Acqua
di Fonte (Springwater Blue) over a tan Skai leatherette interior, according to
its production certificate from Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo. In 2011, the
Alfa underwent a full restoration through Santo's Italian Car Service in Los
Angeles, which totaled over $50,000. Its body and wheels were restored, while it
was refinished in white with a new red interior fitted. Most notably, the Alfa
was fitted with a 2.0-liter twin-cam with dual Weber carburetors out of a 2000
GT Veloce. Its mechanicals were refreshed as well, including a rebuild of the
five-speed manual transmission and suspension, and was equipped with a fresh set
of Vredestein Sprint Classic tires as well as a limited-slip differential. The
Alfa's most recent owner, based in Texas, acquired the car in March 2015 on a
bill of sale from Prominent Northern California-based classic car dealer Fantasy
Junction. The car received additional maintenance in July 2020 through Italian
specialists Vick Autosports in Cleburne, Texas, and brake updates the following
month to replace the brake master cylinder and lines. It is now offered with
8,697 miles at cataloging, having been enjoyed thoroughly by its current owner
and undergone regular safety inspections in Texas. Benefiting from a
comprehensive restoration and thoughtful mechanical and aesthetic upgrades, this
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 TI sporting a heartier 2.0-liter powerplant offers
the undeniable charm of a classic Alfa with the usability to enjoy on today's
greatest driving roads.