Coys Auction - The Nürburgring

Germany

Saturday 9th August 2008 Motor Cars at 17:00
Viewing: Friday 8th August from 10:00 to 19:00
Saturday from 10:00

Admission by catalogue only - admits two.

A direct evolution of the 1954 Giulietta Sprint, the Bertone designed Giulia Sprint GT soon established a fine reputation on road and track following its introduction in 1962. Against its predecessor, it was a much more refined and relaxed car to drive, reflecting the changing nature of Europe''s roads as higher cruising speeds became more easily attainable. Initially, the Giulia was little more than a Giulietta powered by a 92bhp, 1,570cc version of the Giulietta 1,290cc twin-cam, all-alloy four cylinder engine. At the 1963 Frankfurt Show however, Alfa launched the Giulia Sprint GT, with pretty all-new Bertone coachwork which, for the first time, allowed practical rear seat accommodation. Power was also increased to 105bhp, good fo