Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider | 1959

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider | 1959

Highlights:

– 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission

– Classic Pininfarina-designed Spider bodywork finished in red with a black folding soft top

– Black leatherette bucket seats and full three-gauge instrument cluster

– Offered by a French business seller with the vehicle registered for road use

The seller offers for sale this 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission. This example is finished in a striking red exterior with a black folding soft top and black interior trim, giving it a lively, sporting presence typical of the model. The car is fitted with chrome bumpers and trim, a three-gauge instrument cluster ahead of the driver, and bucket seats that display good condition throughout. The seller, a French business, offers the car with its papers in order and the vehicle registered for road use.

Introduced in the mid-1950s, the Giulietta range put Alfa Romeo back at the heart of the sporting car market and became one of the defining models of the marque’s post-war era. The Spider version, styled and built by Pininfarina, paired an elegant open-top design with the lively character of Alfa Romeo’s twin-cam four-cylinder engine, and quickly became a favourite among enthusiasts who wanted style combined with genuine driving enjoyment. Alongside the closed Sprint coupé, the Spider helped define Alfa Romeo’s reputation for building compact, beautifully engineered sports cars.

Technically, the Giulietta was notable for its all-aluminium double overhead camshaft engine, an advanced unit for its class and era, offering a free-revving character and a distinctive engine note. Combined with responsive steering and a well-balanced chassis, the Giulietta Spider offers an engaging, involving drive that remains highly sought after by classic car collectors today. This example presents an opportunity to acquire a charming and characterful piece of Alfa Romeo history, ready to be enjoyed on the road or at classic car events.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Var department, France.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a French registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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