Launched in 1963, the Giulia Sprint GT featured classically stylish four-seater coachwork designed by Bertone's Giorgetto Giugiaro.

Beneath the skin, the new cou p é utilised the recently introduced 105-Series Giulia TI saloon's all-synchromesh, 5-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension, coil-sprung live rear axle and - early cars excepted - all round Dunlop disc brakes.

The Sprint GT offered a healthy 106bhp from its 1,570cc version of Alfa Romeo's all-aluminium twin-cam, inline-four, breathing through two twin-choke Weber 40DCOE 4 carburettors.

Quite rightly, the Giulia Sprint GT remains a very fashionable and in-demand classic car to own and drive, noted for their good looks, driving enjoyment, and ease of tuning, with values having increased significantly in recent years.

Building further on this appeal, but adding rarity, bespoke coachwork and wind-in-the-hair motoring to the mix, there is a Giulia model built between 1964 and 1966, with just 998 examples plucked f...