Following the ravages of war, Alfa Romeo regrouped, equipping their rebuilt factories with up-to-the-minute machinery to enable them once again to become a major manufacturer on the world stage.

An all-new business plan was devised to move the company into mass production and the 1,290cc Giulietta emerged to fulfil those ambitions.

In best Alfa Romeo tradition, a twin overhead-camshaft engine was to power the new model, the smallest engine size ever offered by the company but yet, in standard form, developing just shy of 80bhp.

Although offered as a four-door saloon, it was the Bertone-styled Giulietta Sprint which captured the Italian sporting motorists' heart with its neat and functional styling looking good from absolutely every angle.

Right from the start, the Giulietta Sprint Coupé was appreciated by drivers who recognised its potential for competition success.

With its unitary construction, independent front suspension, well-located live axle and coil springs/hydraulic damp...