About this vehicle
This 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider was owned by my late father since the early 1970’s and remained in storage until his passing in 2024 nearly 50 years! The car is equipped with a 1.3L twin-cam inline-four that is fitted with a single twin-choke Solex carburetor. Additional features include independent front suspension, four-wheel finned drum brakes, and 15” steel wheels along with red vinyl interior upholstery, a convertible top frame with black fabric, and Veglia instrumentation. This Tipo 101 Spider is now offered as a partially running project that is not yet roadworthy. Had to pick salvage but doesn’t have salvage title or even a title gets sold on bill of sale.
Seller's Notes
This Alfa is sold with a Bill of Sale, has a great 50-year survivor story, and would be a great candidate for full body and mechanical restoration.
Vehicle Details
The 1.3L twin-cam inline-four can only be ran on bottle fed fuel to the carburetor which is a single dual-throat Solex model, with a temporary battery installed. Fuel tank is mounted in its original location however it has been patched and is rusty inside. The engine has been started briefly and runs rough and just enough maintenance and cleaning to present the unit for sale has occurred. The clutch pedal when pressed feels good and the brakes with a little pumping come back to life although spongy, along with Brake fluid and antifreeze topped off as well. This vehicle has not been driven since its nearly 50-year hiatus from the road where it was garage stored from the elements. Surface rust on the floorboards but solid as well as the truck floor and rocker panels. Some notable missing items at first glance are the rearview mirror on the dash, rear trunk internal lock assembly, both front lower nose grilles, convertible top latch, hubcaps, and battery.
Exterior
This 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider was owned by my late father since the early 1970’s and remained in storage until his passing in 2024 nearly 50 years! The car is equipped with a 1.3L twin-cam inline-four that is fitted with a single twin-choke Solex carburetor. Additional features include independent front suspension, four-wheel finned drum brakes, and 15” steel wheels along with red vinyl interior upholstery, a convertible top frame with black fabric, and Veglia instrumentation. This Tipo 101 Spider is now offered as a partially running project that is not yet roadworthy.
The Giulietta debuted in Sprint coupe form in 1954 and was joined in 1955 by the Berlina sedan, followed in mid-1955 by the Pinin Farina–styled Spider convertible. Production of the Giulietta Spider continued with the longer-wheelbase Tipo 101 between 1959 and 1962, at which point the model was transitioned into the Giulia Spider. This Giulietta appears to have its original white exterior paint including random small dents, scratches, and paint blemishes all over. The convertible top frame is in place behind the seats, soft top is equipped, but hasn’t been extended for over 50 years as it was stored in the down position, however was opened and extended to show the potential buyer its current condition.
The 15? steel wheels with Dunlop tires and a spare tire mounted behind the seats accompanies the car. The original braking system utilizes finned drums at each corner, while the suspension incorporates an independent front setup and a solid rear axle with coil over shock absorbers all around.
The cabin houses bucket seats trimmed in red vinyl upholstery, and red carpet lines the floors. A rearview mirror is absent from the dash, which wears a partially separating black vinyl cover. Tears and wear are noted on both seat bottoms.
A two-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of Veglia instrumentation including a central 7k-rpm tachometer flanked by a 120-mph speedometer and a combination gauge monitoring oil temperature, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 65905 miles.
The 1.3L twin-cam inline-four can only be ran on bottle fed fuel to the carburetor which is a single dual-throat Solex model, with a temporary battery installed. Fuel tank is mounted in its original location however it has been patched and is rusty inside. The engine has been started briefly and runs rough and just enough maintenance and cleaning to present the unit for sale has occurred. The clutch pedal when pressed feels good and the brakes with a little pumping come back to life although spongy, along with Brake fluid and antifreeze topped off as well. This vehicle has not been driven since its nearly 50-year hiatus from the road where it was garage stored from the elements. Surface rust on the floorboards but solid as well as the truck floor and rocker panels. Some notable missing items at first glance are the rearview mirror on the dash, rear trunk internal lock assembly, both front lower nose grilles, convertible top latch, hubcaps, and battery.
This Alfa is sold with a Bill of Sale, has a great 50-year survivor story, and would be a great candidate for full body and mechanical restoration.