It would not be out of line for the new owner to face a $3,500-$5,000 repair bill just to put his new toy back on the road, not including major engine rebuilding {vsig}2004-8_1212{/vsig} With the introduction of the Giulietta in 1954, Alfa Romeo established the “small car, big performance” formula […]
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1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 Sprint
This 1900 has been to more European auctions than most SCMers. But this time around, the seller really timed it right. {vsig}2004-6_1228{/vsig} The 1900 debuted with mechanical specifications worthy of the marque’s history. Fitted with a double-overhead-cam four-cylinder engine, it was a modern car that was easy to maintain. It […]
1992 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Convertible
The nimble little sportster of The Graduate fame is now a mature, if slightly portly, cruiser with a tidy little tuck to its nose and tail. Sort of like what Mrs. Robinson most likely had. {vsig}2004-5_1236{/vsig} As described by the seller: One registered owner, West Coast car, totally as new […]
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale (2004)
The Bertone-penned Sprint Speciale version of the Giulietta first appeared in the Alfa Romeo catalogue in 1957. With super-streamlined bodywork, it was reckoned to be absolutely sensational looking, bearing a marked resemblance to some of the legendary Italian marque’s earlier competition designs, particularly the Disco Volante sports-racer and the still […]
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint
As described by the seller on eBay Motors: This rare automobile has been in the body shop for six years. The exterior has been slowly and carefully rebuilt. All the bondo has been removed and replaced with body sections taken mainly from other vintage Alfas. I purchased the 2600 Sprint […]
1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corto Corsa
Such is the demand for 8Cs today that even highly compromised examples like this one command whacking great money, as the winning bid demonstrates For many enthusiasts, no supercharged straight-eight Alfa Romeo has more visual appeal and flair than the short-wheelbase Carozzeria Touring Spider Corsa style, as offered here in […]
1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider
Maintaining the Solex PH44 carburetors, with their prone-to-malfunction secondaries, is enough to drive almost any technician to heavy drink In 1950, Alfa Romeo turned away from the costly and complicated, hand-built, eight- and six-cylinder high performance sports and racing cars that had made their name before World War II. The […]
1933 Alfa Romeo Tipo 6C 1750 Supercharged Gran Sport Spyder
The steerinThe steering is precise, the brakes are excellent for the era, and the handling as good as it gets for an early ’30s car The 1750 Gran Sport is regarded as one of the finest sports racing cars of its time and its race record is nothing short of […]
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Sprint
The Super Sprint is a sleeper in the sub- exotic category of vintage cars Its factory devastated by wartime bombing, Alfa Romeo did not resume car production until 1947, and the firm’s first all-new offering of the post-war period arrived in 1950. Designed by Dr. Orazio Satta Puliga, and intended […]
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Normale
As described by the seller on eBay Motors: This is a 1964 Giulia Spider Normale that has been in the same family since new and underwent a complete restoration in 1984. All of the mechanical systems were renewed during this time. The engine was totally rebuilt with all original Alfa […]