1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Make

Alfa Romeo

Model

Giulietta

Year

1961

Listed price

$19,500

Location

Montverde, Florida

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

57,000 miles

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta, introduced in 1954, marked a pivotal moment for the Milanese marque, democratizing the twin-cam engine and bringing sporting performance to a broader audience. Initially conceived as a coupe (the Sprint), the demand for a four-door sedan, or Berlina, quickly led to its introduction. The Berlina was a revelation, combining elegant Pininfarina styling with a lively 1.3-liter engine. The "Tipo 750" and later "Tipo 101" generations saw continuous refinement, with the Giulietta TI (Turismo Internazionale) emerging as the enthusiast's choice. The TI models, with their slightly more potent engines and sportier trim, offered a taste of Alfa Romeo's racing pedigree in a practical package, making them highly desirable then, as now. This particular 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI Berlina, showing 57,000 miles on the odometer, presents a fascinating opportunity. It spent years in storage under the care of an Alfa Romeo dealer in Southern Italy, a testament to its preservation. Power comes from its factory 1300cc twin-cam inline-four, mated to a 4-speed column-shifted manual transmission. While it wears an older repaint in what is believed to be its original color, the body remains in well-preserved shape, free of detectable filler. The braking and fuel systems have been overhauled, the carburetor rebuilt, and the seats recovered, ensuring it starts quickly and runs well. This Giulietta TI represents a rare chance to acquire a charming Italian classic with a compelling story and solid mechanical foundation.