1958 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA SPIDER VELOCE

Alfa Romeo established the “small car, big performance” formula that would characterize the marque's finest offerings when they introduced the Bertone-styled Giulietta Sprint in 1954. The marque's tried-and-true twin-cam inline-four-cylinder engine was downsized to 1,290 cubic centimeters for the 750-series, and later the 101-series, Giulietta, utilizing an alloy cylinder block in the process. The Sprint coupe was joined shortly afterwards by the Berlina and spider versions, the latter styled by Pinin Farina and built on a slightly shorter wheelbase. The Giulietta model's success surprised even Alfa Romeo themselves, and production targets were moved upwards. The combination of a rev-happy engine, fine handling, responsive chassis, and excellent brakes made the Giulietta a driver's car par excellence and explains why these stylish spiders continue to attract discerning enthusiasts. Only 835 Giulietta Spider Veloces were produced in 1958, and they remain among the most sought-after variants of the model today. This Giulietta Spider Veloce continues that legacy, offering beautiful Italian design with open-air driving pleasure. Records indicate this Spider Veloce was ordered with a Bianco exterior in Veloce trim and completed on April 8 1958. Delivered to the United States the following April and sold new via the Hoffman Motor Car Company, Sold to its first owner in June of 1958, the next owners were Richard and Toni Barrows of Williamsport, PA who purchase 03886 in June of 1974 and then sold it to Ed and Nancy Mackey of California then New Mexico in 1985. Ed and Nancy were prominent members of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club in the US, for many years, They used the little Alfa on Rallyes and Tours and it was shown by them at local and regional Alfa Romeo gatherings. The next owner purchased it from Nancy in 2009 after Ed's passing and undertook a multiyear project, completely rebuilding the original engine and gearbox and renewing many components due for replacement due to age. Now fit for any purpose it is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner and possibly only its fourth owner from new.