ALFA ROMEO GIULIA SS SPRINT SPECIALE, 1966

One of the 25 right hand drive examples produced.

Bertone’s striking coachwork for Alfa Romeo’s Sprint Speciale (SS) first appeared in 1300cc Giulietta form, in left hand drive only. The Giulietta’s successor, the 1600cc Giulia, was also built by Alfa in LHD form only, however the manufacturer eventually yielded to pressure from the UK importer for a RHD version. Alfa Romeo sanctioned Ken Rudd (of Ruddspeed) in Worthing to effect the conversion of brand new cars supplied by Milan.

Just 25 such conversions were carried out and the RHD Giulia SS remains one of the rarest of all post war Alfa Romeos. I have had the pleasure of offering this particular example for sale previously, some 15 years ago and it is delightful to be able to do so once more.

This late Giulia SS is one of the 25 officially sanctioned RHD cars and was first registered, here in the UK, on 2nd May 1966. Today still wearing its original colour scheme of Rosso with black trim, the car also boasts its original engine, a crucial and salient matter when considering the desirability of one of these cars.

In the long-term ownership, some years ago, of an arch-Alfa enthusiast, who oversaw the restoration and who trimmed the car so exquisitely, the appropriately registered SSV 267 has more recently been the property of a hugely enthusiastic gentleman who has presented the Alfa at some of the more prestigious events and concours, at which it has been admired and returned home with a number of awards and trophys. All of these, including being displayed at the RAC on Pall Mall, are documented in the comprehensive and extensive history files which date back over many years.

Mechanically the SS has wanted for nothing, indeed one of the most recent invoices encompasses the comprehensive rebuild of the engine, work so all encompassing and thorough that some £12,000 was spent in this regard with a well respected marque specialist.

Offered now in superb condition, this glamorous motor car will surely forever represent one of the most daring of all automotive design exercises.

£ SOLD