Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS/SZ/SZ2/Giulia SS
Overview
| Produced: |
1959-1962, 1366 produced. (SS) 1959-1960, 200 produced. (SZ) 1961-1962, 30 produced. (SZ2) 1963-1966, 1400 produced. (Giulia SS) |
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| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
Alfa Romeo built a series of low volume, special edition cars based on their Giulietta Sprint range between 1959-1966. Most models used the 100bhp 1290cc engine, although the later Giulia SS used a 112bhp 1570cc version. The SS had a long-tail coupe body designed by Bertone. The SZ and SZ2 models were designed and built by another famous Italian coachbuilder, Zagato.
Mechanically these specials were similar to their contemporary production models. They relied on weight saving thin body panels and aerodynamics for improved performance. However, standard equipment for all of these special Alfa coupes included five speed gearboxes and front discs.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1290cc | S4 DOHC | Alfa Romeo S4 DOHC | 74mm x 75mm | 8.5 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 mph | 100 bhp |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | Alfa Romeo 1300 SS Giulietta | Coys | 8 Aug 2009 | Not sold | |
| 222 | Alfa Romeo Giulia Spyder 1600 | Coys | 18 May 2009 | Not sold | |
| 212 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Bertone | Coys | 25 Oct 2008 | Not sold | |
| 352 |
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ Berlinetta Coachwork by Zagato |
Bonhams | 19 Sep 2008 | Not sold | |
| 431 | 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia SS Sport Speciale by Bertone | Coys | 1 Dec 2005 | £21761.00 | - |
| 83 | 1960 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA SZ COUPÉ | Christies | 18 Aug 2005 | Not sold | |
| 09 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS | BCA | 21 Feb 2005 | Not sold | |
| 604 | Alfa Romeo Giulia Spyder (1962) | Bonhams | 28 Apr 2003 | £6200.00 | - |
| 445 | Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 (1962) | Bonhams & Brooks | 23 Apr 2001 | - | £9200.00 |
| 562 | Alfa Romeo Giulia Spyder (1962) | Sothebys | 18 Jul 1994 | £6750.00 | - |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185520066X | Alfa Romeo Road Test Book: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Gold Portfolio 1954-65 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying Guide - Alfa Romeo Giulia 1962-78 |
100 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2011 | |||
| Buying Guide - Alfa Romeo Giulia 1962-78 - The long-lived gutsy, twin-cam saloon from Italy proves you don't need to limit yourself to a two seater to secure yourself classic sports car thrills/ But which to choose and what about that rust? | ||||
| Article |
Short and Sweet - Alfa Romeo SZ Coda Tronca |
64 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2010 | |||
| Short and Sweet - Alfa Romeo SZ Coda Tronca - Zagato built just 30 of these special short-tail versions of its lightweight Alfa Romeo Giulietta-based SZ sports racer. It may look strange, but to appreciate its magic you really have to drive one. | ||||
| Article |
Bright spark |
102 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2002 | |||
| Bright spark - Alfaholics' Richard banks has taken a standard Alfa Giulia Sprint and turned it into a convincing Twin Spark-engined GTA replica. Is the resulting car a convincing marriage of modern technology and classic design. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars May 2001 pg 68 |
68 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2001 | |||
| A rare example of an Alfa Romer Zagato-bodied SZ, the car that came about after a crash on the Mille Miglia. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Alfa Romeo Giuiletta & Giulia 1955-1965 |
128 |
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| Publication | Octane August 2005 | |||
| Buying Guide - Alfa Romeo Giuiletta & Giulia 1955-1965 - The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint is one of the most beautiful designed and engineered compact gran Turismo machines - but their prices are surprisingly reasonable. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car November 2003 pg 160 |
160 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2003 | |||
| Our Classics - Journalists offer views and updates on their cars | ||||
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