1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint Speciale French registration Chassis n°380585 - In the hands of its current owner for over 30 years - French by birth - Haute Couture by Bertone Judging the Sprint's design to be too heavy, Bertone planned a more aerodynamic version in small production runs, to help the Giulietta gain a few precious kph.

The "Sprint Spéciale" series appeared in 1959 and remained in the brand's catalog for 7 years.

It was a real stylistic success, with a daring design found nowhere else.

Produced in Giulietta (1300) and Giulia (1600) versions, 1,366 examples were built, the 1600 being the rarest and most sought after, with only 114 models produced.

With its bold, streamlined lines designed by Franco Scaglione and a very low air penetration coefficient, its engine enabled it to approach 200 km/h, despite the excess weight resulting from its heavy steel bodywork.

This car was delivered new to France and registered in January 1964.

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