Lot 151: Alfa Romeo Giulia GTC

With a total production run of 1,000 units between 1965, when it was launched at the Geneva Salon, the Giulia GTC Alfa was an exclusive 2+2 convertible derivative of the Bertone Giulia Sprint GT coupe. Visiting the new Arese plant when the Giulia GTC was introduced, the British magazine Autocar commented that "despite the high rates of manufacture, all Alfas are still largely hand-built, and every engine is stripped for examination when it has been run at the factory before being passed to the assembly lines. The convertible conversion was carried out by Carrozzeria Touring, with reinforcement applied to the floor pan to ensure that there was no loss of rigidity. Features of this disarmingly pretty convertible include a disappearing top and rear quarter windows winding fully into the body sides to give the appearance of a roadster. The GTC was one of the last cars to be built by Touring, which was in receivership when this model was launched, and was finally wound up on March 1, 1965, though it continued to fulfill outstanding orders until 1967, when the factory was converted to make soap powder and boot polish. Powered by a 1570cc twin-cam, all-alloy, four-cylinder engine, the Giulia GTC had a top speed in fifth gear approaching 112 mph with the top up. Disc brakes were fitted to all four wheels. Chassis AR760086 was first registered in 1964 to a London doctor. It then spent a period of time at the Cote d'Azur, before finally returning to the UK. Described by the vendor as being in good to excellent condition, it is finished in an attractive light yellow with a black leather interior. An excellent opportunity to pick up a very rare right-hand drive example of these classic Alfa Romeos. Questa particolare Giulia del'64 ci viene descritta dal venditore essere in condizioni buono eccellenti. È rifinita in un elegante giallo pallido con interni in pelle neri. Un'eccellente opportunità per aggiudicarsi un raro esemplare con la guida a destra di questa classica Alfa Romeo.