1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce
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Chassis No. AR252037
Spurred by the 1963 integration of Autodelta S.p.A. as Alfa Romeo's in-house competition arm under then President Giuseppe Luraghi, the marque channeled its racing innovations directly into its road-going models. Launched in September 1963, the 105-series Giulia distinguished itself from the outgoing 101-Series Giulietta with a 1,570-cc engine offering greater power and refinement, backed by a five-speed transmission, independent front suspension, coil-sprung live rear axle, and on later cars, four-wheel disc brakes. The coupe interpretation—Giugiaro's clean, four-seat Sprint GT of 1963—matched the underpinnings to timeless Bertone styling, its 106 PS enabling a claimed 180-km/h top speed.
The Sprint GT Veloce (GTV), introduced at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, nudged output to 109 PS through improved breathing and added subtle Quadrifoglio badges to the stylish Bertone body. The charming early-production Veloce presented here wonderfully embodies the lithe, usable sporting characteristics that make these cars so enjoyable to drive.
This Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTV was completed on 11 September 1967 finished in Grigio Chiaro Metallizzato over a Rosso interior, and was delivered on 19 September to Agno, Switzerland. First registered on 1 January 1968 in the canton of Zürich, the Alfa has been in the care of its current Swiss owner for approximately two decades. The red exterior shows a fair amount of patina and could benefit from a restoration, while the brown upholstery is remarkably preserved and is believed to be original. Now offered with its coveted Swiss Veteranenfahrzeug registration—requiring MFK inspection only every six years—the Alfa would be an engaging driver with some mechanical reconditioning, or a sound candidate for a full thoughtful restoration.
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