Lot 350: 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Race Car - FIA Papers

A direct evolution of the 1954 Giulietta Sprint, the Bertone designed Giulia Sprint GT soon established a fine reputation on road and track following its introduction in 1962. Against its predecessor it was a much more refined and relaxed car to drive, reflecting the changing nature of Europe's roads as higher cruising speeds became more easily attainable. Initially, the Giulia was little more than a Giulietta powered by a 92bhp, 1,570cc version of the Giulietta's 1,290cc twin-cam, all-alloy four cylinder engine. At the 1963 Frankfurt Show, however, Alfa launched the Giulia Sprint GT with pretty all-new Bertone coachwork which for the first time allowed practical rear seat accommodation. Power was also increased to 105bhp, good for 112mph and comfortable 100mph cruising via a five-speed gearbox. Under the steel skin, the chassis remained much as for the Giulietta: coil spring independent front suspension and a live rear axle but now with standard front disc brakes; the following year rear discs were added. This particular Giulia Sprint GT has been fully modified and prepared for racing and is a regular competitor in historic events both in Italy and Europe, the most recent of which was the biannual Porto Historic Grand Prix meeting on the city's Boavista circuit last year. Finished in white it comes complete with spare wheels, a copy of the model's 1966 FIA homologation papers, current FIA papers and CSAI technical passport. Offered in good mechanical condition, this Alfa Romeo represents a very affordable entry into the numerous historic race events for which it is eligible.Diese Giulia Sprint GT wurde fr den Renneinsatz vorbereitet und ist ein regelm?iger Teilnahme an zahlreichen historischen Rennen in Italien und Europa. Erst krzlich wurde dieser Alfa auf dem alle zwei Jahre stattfindenden Historischen Rennen in Porto auf der Boavista-Rennstrecke eingesetzt. Das in wei? lackierte Fahrzeug wird mit einer Kopie der FIA-Papiere von 1966, aktuellen FIA-Papieren und dem CSAI-Pa? angeboten. Ein g?nstiger Einstieg in den historischen Motorsport.