This 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint represents one of the most important postwar sports coupes ever produced. Introduced during a transformative period for Alfa Romeo, the Giulietta established the brand’s reputation for building lightweight, high-revving driver’s cars that combined racing-derived engineering with everyday usability.
Styled by Franco Scaglione at Bertone, the Sprint’s proportions remain timeless. The slim pillars, delicate greenhouse, and restrained brightwork give the car an elegant, architectural presence. Compact yet purposeful, the Giulietta embodies the clarity and discipline of mid-century Italian design.
Power comes from Alfa Romeo’s renowned 1300cc all-aluminum twin-cam inline-four engine. Advanced for its era, the engine features hemispherical combustion chambers and a free-revving character that rewards enthusiastic driving. Paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, the drivetrain delivers a tactile and engaging experience. Gear changes are deliberate and mechanical, steering is communicative, and the lightweight chassis responds with precision and balance.
This example has benefited from significant recent service and mechanical upkeep, ensuring it performs as confidently as it presents. Extensive attention has been given to maintaining drivability and reliability, making the car well suited for spirited road use, vintage touring events, or concours display. It is a Giulietta that invites driving, not simply admiration.
The Giulietta Sprint helped define Alfa Romeo’s global identity as a manufacturer of technically sophisticated, driver-focused automobiles. Nearly seven decades later, the combination of elegant coachbuilt styling and jewel-like twin-cam performance continues to deliver an experience that feels both pure and authentic.
This 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint offers a rare opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully maintained example of one of Italy’s most influential sports coupes.
