Alfa Romeo introduced the Giulietta in 1954 as a series of automobiles built in Italy through 1965. All sorts of body styles were offered, and the one likely most recognizable in the U.S. is the Spider (aka 2-seat roadster). Though Alfa Romeo produced more than 177,000 Giulietta’s over 12 years, just 14,300 were the Spider and many of those were exported to markets like North America. This example from 1962 is a barn find that’s apparently been held captive for many years – and sans a lot of pieces.
These cars used a twin-cam inline-4 that had a displacement of 1.3 liters. To help reduce weight over the front wheels, an aluminum alloy engine block was deployed along with aluminum cylinder heads. But the insert sleeves were made of cast iron. The design of the engine was rather unique and parts for it may be hard to find these days (at least outside of Italy).
The seller provides few details about this car which is either red in color or wears a similar primer. The hood is off to the side and other body parts may not be around. The interior is also incomplete, and the seller admits that the sports car is in “poor condition.” Much of the engine appears to be there, but we don’t know if that also holds for the 4-speed manual transmission.
Located in Elyria, Ohio, this project or parts car is available here on Facebook Marketplace. The seller has not provided an asking price and prefers to field offers instead. But where do you start? At the $1.234 placeholder figure in the listing or somewhere else? Whatever the case, this Alfa Romeo is not for the faint of heart if a restoration is the goal.
At least with this car, you won’t need a magnet to check out the frame.
You could use a roll of paper towels and poke holes in the chassis. And use the magnet to sweep the floor under the car.
I’d almost be more interested in the Scorpion…
I am an ALFA nut and have owned several of these, but this one, I believe, is a “Bridge too far”. The engine core is probably worth some money and they are fairly easy to rebuild. Other parts, such as the windshield pillars, vent windows, taillights, a few remaining trim parts and perhaps some body panels may make it worthwhile as a parts car.
The dash is far from stock, with different instruments. Everything depends on the extent of the rust. It seems to be an interim car, with some features of the Giulia: taillights, “vent” windows, etc.