{"id":13379,"date":"2016-12-30T00:38:22","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T07:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/?p=13379"},"modified":"2016-12-30T00:38:22","modified_gmt":"2016-12-30T07:38:22","slug":"market-506-ex-swig-sprint-1600-10112-352835","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2016\/12\/30\/market-506-ex-swig-sprint-1600-10112-352835\/","title":{"rendered":"Market 506: Ex- Swig Sprint 1600 10112 352835"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update December 30, 2016:\u00a0<\/strong>This car is on the move again, listed out of Los Angeles on eBay<\/a>. \u00a0It even references the previous log post here! \u00a0Good looking car.<\/p>\n

\"s-l1600\"<\/p>\n

Great color on a great car. \u00a0Is that tire a little low?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Update September 22, 2015:\u00a0<\/strong>Sold for full Buy it Now asking.<\/p>\n

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Giulia Sprint 1600 10112*352835<\/a>. \u00a0<\/strong>This Sprint is available on eBay right now<\/a> in what appears to be Crayola Midnight \/ Bosphoro Blue. \u00a0Buy it now for a hair under $50K. \u00a0Not bad if you like the finish. \u00a0The seller says it was originally a California Black Plate car that came from Martin Swig in the early 2000’s. \u00a0Martin didn’t mess around with crappy cars -at least not that I observed in the years I knew him; and tended to use the big name mechanics in my area, so you can bet this is a good solid car. \u00a0Also of note, reader Aaron has the sister car to this: Sprint 1600 352834, a California Black Plate car that, although now in Texas, was a long time San Francisco Bay Area resident.<\/p>\n

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So blue it looks black. \u00a0I like it when a seller bothers to frame a good picture. \u00a0If my Sprint looked this nice I’d be\u00a0ecstatic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"19508018265_5345484b81_k\"<\/a><\/p>\n

New owner needs to round up some correct over-center intake hose clamps. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"20822199063_f090352ede_k\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I’m just not a fan of the big chrome plate holder on these. \u00a0Euro amber lenses -repro’s?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"21254945800_c01401534e_k\"<\/a><\/p>\n

This looks like an interior that was redone in Italy. \u00a0Cloth inserts are practical -especially in warn climates. \u00a0I haven’t seen enough of these to know what would be original, somehow I doubt this is, though the color combo seems right, I seem to remember someone telling me this series of Sprint only had black interiors. \u00a0Anyone?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"21416774206_e6253ce3b3_k\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Nice steering wheel and gauges. \u00a0You can get stellar<\/a> repro inserts now, so if the yellow bugs you, it’s easily fixed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Giulia-Chassis-Number-e1442343632269\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Positive ID on the body.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Giulia-DS-Bottom-e1442343798109\"<\/a><\/p>\n

You have to have a look under it – it’s an Alfa after all.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Giulia-Trunk-e1442343698790\"<\/a><\/p>\n

No junk in the trunk on this one. \u00a0I think these are from the current crop of repro lenses. \u00a0This reminds me I need to call up Alfastop and get a trunk prop and sprint.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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From the auction: “The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint and the Giulia that succeeded it are one of the most popular and collectible Alfas on the market. The 2+2 bodywork designed and built by Bertone is seductively beautiful.\u00a0 The first iteration of the Sprint had a four-speed transmission and column shift; from 1958 that changed to a more modern five speed gearbox and a floor shifter. The Sprint version, with its fastback styling, is a wonderful, long distance touring car with generous interior space for luggage.\u00a0Approximately 7,100 were produced from \u201962 to \u201964, roughly 2,000 fewer cars than its roadster stablemate. Therefore the Giulia Sprint is somewhat more difficult to find today in good condition and are prized by Alfisti the world over.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are fortunate to offer a solid, 1962 Giulia Sprint Normale with known history and under the care of a serious Alfa enthusiast for 7 years. Some of the paperwork that survives indicates that it may be, in fact, a black plate California car in the early years. We know this because the current owner has possession of the CA black plate. Oral history (and maybe some documentation) tells us it was owned by an Australian man in California. Allegedly the Alfa participated in the California Mille and perhaps even the Australian Mille. California Mille founder and dealer, Martin Swig, sold the Sprint in 2002 to an enthusiast in Upstate New York. The previous owner, a VSCCA member, purchased the Alfa from him 7 years ago and kept it until a week ago when we acquired it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Before coming east, it was treated to a restoration to a fairly high driver standard. Mechanically, it remains in fine running order and the odometer reads 56,000 miles. The dark blue exterior paint looks good however close inspection will reveal a few flaws that appear to be cracks in the finish. The interior looks as it should with proper materials used throughout. The Sprint has the correct 104hp, 1570 cc, single Solex carburetor motor.\u00a0This is a delightful car to drive and ideal for tours and rallies. If you are new to Alfas, this one is for you. If you have Alfa experience, this is one of the good ones.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Update December 30, 2016:\u00a0This car is on the move again, listed out of Los Angeles on eBay. \u00a0It even references the previous log post here! \u00a0Good looking car. Great color on a great car. \u00a0Is that tire a little low? Update September 22, 2015:\u00a0Sold for full Buy it Now asking. Giulia Sprint 1600 10112*352835. \u00a0This … <\/p>\n

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