How the Giulietta became a thoroughbred sports car, or the somewhat different TZ
06/17/2013
An attractive plastic sports car with Alfa power was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1964. Its name was Condor Aguzzoli 1300 GT!
The visually very successful design was set in motion with Alfa mid-engine technology. The four-cylinder Giulietta SZ engine was installed behind the crew in the chassis borrowed from the Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ.
The fantastic shape was the brainchild of Franco Reggiani. The project was financed by Giovanni Aguzzoli, a wealthy salami dealer, and his son Sergio Aguzzoli, who owned an Alfa garage. Ferrari mechanic and test driver Luigi Bertocco was also involved.
The sports car was finally built by Piero Drogo. It was followed by a slightly modified version with the 1.6 liter SZ engine.
Despite a promising start, the sports car project was not successful. It is not (yet) clear how many cars were built, but at least the modified 64 model shown here has survived and is privately owned in restored condition.
You can find out more about the Condor Aguzzoli GT in the magazine archive and of course the pictures are also available there in higher resolution.
