Following the introduction of the Giulietta Sprint coupe in 1954 and Giulietta spider the following year, Alfa Romeo completed its Giulietta model lineup with the four-door Berlina. It proved popular among European enthusiasts who desired a practical sedan with sporting capabilities. Giulietta Berlinas were often seen competing successfully in European rallies such as the Coupes des Alpes and Rallye Monte Carlo in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
And this charming little fellow in Celeste Blue is one such giant Killer. An early-series Giulietta it was purchased new in Milano Italy in March of 1960 and remained with one family for over fity years. Eventually they decided to restore it but due to its great condition they were able to preserve wonderful original details including all of its original upholstery, 15-inch Fergat wheels with their original decals, original Carello headlamps and the small Carello taillights that were unique to the early-series cars. It also has cool things like its 1962 and 1963 ACI (Automobile Club d’ltalia) membership decals on the rear view mirror. My favorite detail are the very rare accessory plexiglas window vents present on this car.
Under the hood it is all Giulietta, which is to say ready to rumble. Its all aluminum DOHC 1300cc engine and 4 speed transmission are the same as in any Spider, although in this application the transmission is column shifted. With the famous Alfa finned aluminum brake drums at all four comers and a sporting suspension it has the goods to show you why the factory bench seats have a lot of bolstering built in. And while it may look like a 1940s Plymouth it sure doesn’t sound like one!
The history of this car is documented back to new. The original Autovettura registration booklet and early ownership paperwork show this chassis was first issued its “targa” license number 470961 on 4 April 1960. Annual registration stamps through the 2000s are recorded. It is also carries a plaque showing it is one of the first cars issued a Registro Italiano Alfa Romeo number, being #139. And it has achieved an ASI category 3 certification (no. 8547) showing it is Just as it left the factory, as well as gaining ACI certification in 2014. A pretty cool history for a really cool little car if you ask me.
For anybody that thinks Italian sports sedans are a new thing, well this little DOHC wolf in sheep’s clothing is ready to correct that misconception!
