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1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia

1600 Super Bollino D'Oro

€SOLD

Availability
Sold

Body

Rear Wheel Drive

Fuel type

Petrol

Engine

1600

Transmission

None

Mileage

32450

Year

1966

Overview

The Giulia 1.6 Super (105.26) was produced in at the Arese Factory in Italy on 6th September 1966.  

The specification it left the factory with was as follows -

Top of the range Bollino Oro specification in Biancospino White, with Rosso Skai (red imiation leather) interior .

In addition to the comprehensive description from the BaT team above, I thought it would be helpful to add some additional information here in the chat.  Apologies in advance for the drawn-out post but I know I always prefer to have too much info rather than too little when purchasing a car remotely.

It was sold to it's lucky first owner, by the Alfa Romeo Dealership in Frosinone, Italy (halfway between Rome and Naples).  I am told the car then remained with it's first owner for more than 20 years.  It then changed hands only twice more prior to my purchase from a well known and respected Italian classic car specialist, Montini Automobili (based in Pesaro) in the summer of 2023.  Filippo Montoni, the owner, would be more than happy to take a call from any interested party to discuss the car should this be helpful.  If you're bored...check out his beautiful Corsa Spec Alfa GTA video on the Petrolicious Channel on Youtube!

The previous owner put the car through a painstaking, meticulous, but sympathetic full mechanical, body and interior restoration (over a 2 year period between 2020-2022) with a view to preserving the cars amazing originality whilst bringing the Giulia back to as close to how it left the factory in September 1966.  

Having spent all of it's life in the warm and dry Southern Italian climate all of the body panels and chassis remained original and were simply taken back to bare metal (there is absolutely no evidence of welding or filler anywhere on the car).  All of the original factory spot welds can be seen across the length of the sills and each of the inner wheel arches. It was then treated to a very high quality repaint in the original Biancospino.  The chassis and engine bay recieved the same treatment and the whole underside was then protected with a clear Dinotrol anti-corrosion wax treatment to ensure the car remains in great shape for another 50+ years.  

Much of the chrome trim is original and in fantastic condition without any significant pitting, dullness, or damage.

Similarly, the all of the glass and mirrors are original to the car and in excellent condition with the correct markings (I tried to photograph this but the markings did not come through well on the photos).

The original engine, gearbox, and differential (matching numbers), were fully rebuilt buy a Alfa Romeo specialist included new pistons and liners, timing chain, main bearings, rod bearings, valves, guides, and a water pump. The cooling system was also flushed at this time and fitted with a refinished radiator - the result being that the car drives, and changes gear flawlessly - just as it would have left the factory. The suspension, brakes, exhaust system were replaced (and upgraded where possible) as part of the restoration.  

The carpets, sound deading, and roof lining material were replaced with brand new items sourced from the well known and respected Elvezio Esposito in Italy - these are exactly the specification and colours as to which the car left the factory.  Suffice the say, the interior is as close to perfect as you could find, whilst keeping all of the original Bollino D'Oro features in place.

There are also some nice touches such as  the original leather bound Alfa Romeo branded toolkit which remains complete in the trunk of the car beside the spare wheel (as per the photos).

When I purchased the vehicle it was exactly the specification which it left the factory in 1966.  However, since being in my possession I have carried out what I class as some choice upgrades to improve drivability/reliability.  These include the following -

Alfaholics Fast Road (Type B) suspension upgrade kit (uprated and slightly lowered springs, Koni Sport yellow dampers uprated front anti-roll bar, drop links, all new poly bushes throughout - including rear axel T-bar poly-bushings and thrust washer polybushings.  My mechanic did not enjoy these last two bushing replacements as it's a notoriously unpleasant job (and, as a result, one which is ignored in a lot of 105 suspension refreshes) but has a really positive impact on the handling and eliminates much of the rear end waywardness that can develop when the rubber bushings age.  

I am including two additional spring choices as part of the sale (the original factory spec front and rears and also a set of Alfaholics Type C front springs which I ordered in error). Therefore, if a new owner wanted to go back to factory spec or alternatively drop the front another 10-20mm the Type Cs can be fitted.  This is obviously personal taste but, for me, the Type B kit front and rear gives the best balance of stance/ride height and comfort.

I also fitted 4 new Alfaholics 15" GTA Style alloy wheels with new 185/60/15 Good Year Efficient Grip rubber (dated 08/23).  The wheels are the correct offsets as recommended by Jim at Alfaholics to avoid any rubbing of the tyre with the inner/outer fender.

I also purchased a set of high-quality tailored Alfa Romeo crested carpet mats to protect the new interior carpets (these have yet to be fitted and will be supplied in the original unopened plastic packaging).  They are the correct fit for the early type floor pivoted pedals which this car has.

Finally, I purchased a red fleece lined fully fitted/tailored indoor car cover (with matching storage bag) with a smart Alfa Romeo crest/badge adoring the bonnet area which will be included in the sale (per the photos)

Other than the above the car remains original/unabused and all modifications are easily reversed if the new owner wished to do so.

All of the original parts have been retained (original steel 15" Bollino Oro wheels (professionally refurbished) with very good chrome hubcaps, shod with recent  period correct 155/15 Pirelli Cinturato tyres (as pictured).

The interior Veglia clock does not function (I have yet to come across a Giulia with a working one!

I have the original blue leather bound Italian log book, registration documents from 1966, as well as the original owners handbook and some beautiful (perfectly preserved) 1960s Giulia sales brochures that were kept by the first owner - In my opinion, a really lovely thing to have and very difficult to find today.

I also have a Certificato Di Origine certificate from Alfa Romeo showing the original specification and matching numbers status.

The car had all fluids (engine, gearbox, and differential) changed in February 2024 with correct grade oils following the post-restoration run-in period.  There are new correct spec oil and air filters included in the sale ready for the new owners next service.

Basic

Brand

Alfa Romeo

Model

1600 Super Bollino D'Oro

Year

1966

Miles

32450

Body

Body color

White (Biancospino)

Body style

Saloon

Doors

4

Paint type

Solid

Interior

Interior color

Rosso Skai (Red)

Seating type

5 Seats

Seat material

Skai (vinyl)

Shifter type

Manual (5 Speed)

Center console

Detailed Service History + supporting invoices

Engine

Engine type

Twin Cam 4 Cyl All Aluminum

Engine size

1600

Fuel specification

None

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