1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

Description

At the dawn of the 1950s, Alfa Romeo underwent a significant transformation, departing from its prewar legacy of ferocious engines and body-on-frame designs. Instead, the brand embraced a more sophisticated approach with the introduction of a twin-cam four-cylinder engine and its first forays into monocoque construction. Despite these changes driven by economic shifts in Europe, Alfa Romeo retained the spirit that had propelled it to numerous grand prix victories before World War II. In 1954, Alfa Romeo unveiled its new small-car lineup, highlighted by the elegant Giulietta Sprint coupe, followed by a sedan version the next year. However, it was the mid-1955 debut of the Pinin Farina-designed Giulietta spider that truly captured the automotive world's attention. Built on a slightly shorter wheelbase and featuring the Twin Cam inline four-cylinder engine in 1.3-liter form, the Giulietta Spider epitomized style and performance. Although later replaced by the Giulia Spider, the basic design of the spider remained largely unchanged for almost a decade, a testament to Pinin Farina's enduring work. 

Highlights 

• Thoroughly mechanically sorted by Canepa of Scotts Valley, California in 2017, with the work totaling nearly $68,0000, includes the following: 

  • The engine rebuild was sublet to Cardelli Motorsports of San Mateo, California 

  • Transmission rebuild 

  • Carburetors rebuilt 

  • Overhauling the fuel system 

  • Overhauling the brake system 

  • Installing a new soft top 

  • New Koni shock absorbers 

  • Repair heater blower motor 

  • Relining the brake shoes and re-arching the brake drums  

• Finished in Alfa Red over a black leather interior with red piping and carpets 

• Powered by its matching numbers 1.3-liter Twin Cam inline-four as noted by the Worldwide Alfa Romeo Owners Clubs manager, Marco Fazio 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Black folding soft top 

• The chrome bumpers and trim were replated in 2018 

• Eligible for use in numerous events, rallies, and tours, including the California Mille 

• Please note that while the five-digit odometer displays just under 13,000 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Low-back bucket seats 

• Silver steel wheels with chrome hubcaps 

• Heater 

• Talbot-style side-view mirror 

• Rubber floor mats 

• Manual roll-up side windows 

• Lap belts 

• Twin-spoke steering wheel 

• Single exit exhaust with polished finisher 

• Stainless steel windshield wipers 

• Painted dashboard 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint imperfections are pictured throughout the body, with the consignor reporting it to be a wonderful example for use on tours and rallies 

Included 

• Service records 

• Tool kit 

• Jack 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider acquired the car from Temecula, California in July 2023, having previously been in Lake Forest, Illinois.