{"id":660,"date":"2011-03-12T05:08:05","date_gmt":"2011-03-12T12:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giuliettas.wordpress.com\/?p=660"},"modified":"2011-03-12T05:08:05","modified_gmt":"2011-03-12T12:08:05","slug":"market-31-restored-1960-giulietta-ss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2011\/03\/12\/market-31-restored-1960-giulietta-ss\/","title":{"rendered":"Market #31:  Restored 1960 Giulietta SS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Update 3\/13\/11:<\/strong> More pics from Bill.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/1961_ar_giulietta_sprint-005.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8633\" title=\"1961_AR_Giulietta_Sprint-005\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/1961_ar_giulietta_sprint-005.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C199\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/1961_ar_giulietta_sprint-005.jpg?w=620&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/1961_ar_giulietta_sprint-005.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/1961_ar_giulietta_sprint-108.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8634\" title=\"1961_AR_Giulietta_Sprint-108\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/1961_ar_giulietta_sprint-108.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C199\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/1961_ar_giulietta_sprint-108.jpg?w=620&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/1961_ar_giulietta_sprint-108.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Update 3\/12\/11: <\/strong>Not your usual resale tale here.\u00a0 This car sold for $140,000 + 10% at Amelia Island.\u00a0 Buyer was the Malamut Auto Museum in LA.\u00a0 Thanks for the tip Eric!\u00a0 Anyone have pics from the auction to share?\u00a0 Oh, and congrats to the seller on a big cha-ching.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/1961_ar_giulietta_sprint-425.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  size-medium wp-image-8625\" title=\"1961_AR_Giulietta_Sprint-425\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/1961_ar_giulietta_sprint-425.jpg?w=199&#038;resize=199%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/1961_ar_giulietta_sprint-425.jpg?w=413&amp;ssl=1 413w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/1961_ar_giulietta_sprint-425.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a>A nice one from Bill Gillham, the restorer, who is no doubt proud of his work.<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/p1010257.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8623\" title=\"P1010257\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/p1010257.jpeg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/p1010257.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/p1010257.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/p1010257.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/p1010257.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>From the sellers own hand as the bidding passed the estimate.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><!--more--><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A<span style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><strong>uction description: <\/strong><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;Formerly the property of Bill Gillham<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Styling Inspired by the BAT Show Cars<\/li>\n<li>Exacting Restoration by Marque Expert Bill Gillham<\/li>\n<li>Consistent Top Concours Award Winner<\/li>\n<li>Superb 1300 Twin-Cam Alfa Performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chassis No. AR 10120 000388<br \/>\nEngine No. AR00120.01548<br \/>\n1,299 CC Inline 4-Cylinder Aluminum Engine<br \/>\nTwin 2-Barrel Weber DCOE Carburetors<br \/>\n114 BHP at 6,500 RPM<br \/>\n5-Speed Manual Transmission<br \/>\n4-Wheel Drum Brakes<br \/>\nIndependent Coil Spring Front Suspension<br \/>\nLive Rear Axle Coil Spring Rear Suspension<br \/>\n$100,000\u2013$130,000<br \/>\nThe Giulietta Sprint Speciale<br \/>\nBuilt by Carrozzeria Bertone in two series from 1957 through 1965, the Giulietta and<br \/>\nlater Giulia Sprint Speciale are the direct descendants of the three remarkable Berlina<br \/>\nAerodinamica Tecnica (BAT) show cars of 1953, 1954 and 1955. Designed by Franco<br \/>\nScaglione on the Alfa 1900 platform, those futuristic studies on aerodynamics explored<br \/>\nvarious solutions of airflow management through streamlining and fins, although it was<br \/>\nthought unlikely they would be put into production. However, when the Sprint Speciale<br \/>\nprototype was first shown, it was clear that Bertone had succeeded in convincing Alfa<br \/>\nmanagement that their ideas had merit for a wider audience.<br \/>\nThis Car:<br \/>\nA US-market car, this Sprint Speciale was delivered to its first owner in 1962 by Rambo<br \/>\nMotors of Portland, Oregon. It is believed to have remained in Oregon until 1983, when<br \/>\nit was purchased by noted Alfa aficionado, Alfa Romeo Owners Club president, concours<br \/>\njudge and restorer Bill Gillham. Mr. Gillham sold the car in 2005 to James and Cindy<br \/>\nDyer of Houston, Texas, who commissioned a concours restoration from Mr. Gillham\u2019s<br \/>\nshop, Hooligan Racing LLC in Jefferson, Oregon. The brief from his clients was to<br \/>\nproduce a national concours-level show car \u2013 in the words of its restorer \u201c\u2026to make it<br \/>\nthe finest SS on the continent\u201d \u2013 and the results of that effort can be clearly seen today.<br \/>\nWith its complex compound curves, the dramatic body was carefully prepared to receive<br \/>\nthe beautiful finish in the Alfa period-color Blu Olandese paint. Extensive use of hard-<br \/>\nto-find NOS pieces, including what is said to have been the last Bertone factory nose<br \/>\npanel, were used to assure that the restoration was as authentic as possible. The level of<br \/>\nattention to detail extended to the fitting of the correct decals on the fuel pump, a voltage<br \/>\nregulator and leather jack belt hold-down strap. The original engine is stated to have been<br \/>\nrebuilt to \u201cracing standards\u201d by Dan Sommers of Veloce Motors in Gervais, Oregon,<br \/>\nand included correct Veloce rods and NOS pistons. Of course, only the proper Copiglia<br \/>\nclamps hold the hoses under the hood.<br \/>\nInside, the red and gray leather interior was done by Andy Smith of Larry\u2019s Upholstery in<br \/>\nAlbany, Oregon, and the correct bound red wool carpeting and an original period Nardi<br \/>\nwood-rimmed steering wheel adds appeal to the simple but elegant appearance. Some<br \/>\noriginal components, such as the dashboard controls and shift knob, were left in place,<br \/>\ntheir light patina giving a graceful touch.<br \/>\nFollowing completion of the restoration this Sprint Speciale was shown at the 2005<br \/>\nConcorso Italiano in Monterey, California, where it duly won Best Alfa Romeo in a large<br \/>\nfield of entrants! The current owner purchased the car in August 2008, and as a testament<br \/>\nto both the original restoration as well as the standard of care it has received, it continues<br \/>\nto win prizes. At the 2009 Hemmings Sports &amp; Exotic Car Show in Saratoga Springs,<br \/>\nNew York, the Alfa garnered Best Alfa Romeo as well as Best in Show. In 2010, at the<br \/>\nRadnor Hunt Concours d\u2019Elegance in Pennsylvania, the SS was chosen First in Class and<br \/>\nwent on to win a Certificato d\u2019Oro with 100+ points at the Alfa Romeo Owners Club<br \/>\nNational Convention in Fredrick, Maryland.<br \/>\nIncluded with the car are the original tool kit, owner\u2019s manual and leather wallet, a file<br \/>\nof restoration and maintenance receipts and photographs, dismounted wiper arms (to<br \/>\nprotect the flawless windshield,) as well as various spare parts. Please consult one of our<br \/>\nspecialists to view the file and the detail of spares. The Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale is<br \/>\nthe closest most of us will come to owning a show car for the street, and this is arguably<br \/>\none of the best examples of this extraordinary model available on the market in the world<br \/>\ntoday.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><strong>1960 Giulietta Spr<span style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><strong>int Speciale 00120*00388<\/strong>. \u00a0This car is available in Houston\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.autodynamicscars.com\/webtemplate.aspx?iid=320434\">here<\/a> right now for $69,900. \u00a0If I have my information correct this car was restored by Bill Gillham, who has been a prominent voice in Alfa enthusiast circles for years and knows his Giulietta&#8217;s (and incidentally, he welded the floor in my 59 Sprint). \u00a0No engine number is given and no pictures of it are among the pictures on their website. \u00a0I would want these and underside pictures for starters if I was seriously considering this car.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nThis dark blue is my favorite color for the Sprint Speciale and the red\/gray interior is the perfect compliment. \u00a0If this car was originally this color combination it is rare indeed as most were red or white.<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-664\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-diagonal.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-diagonal.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-diagonal.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><strong>Exceptionally straight panels covered in very nice paint. \u00a0Trim all looks straight and fits the car very well. <\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-668\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-nose.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-nose.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-nose.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><strong>The front bumper looks a little heavy from this angle. \u00a0Is that drip on the nice clean pavement from this car?<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-670\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-side.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-side.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-side.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>C<strong>ar sits a little lower than stock. \u00a0Wheels are chrome which is common on later cars, I prefer the painted silver look which sets off the hubcaps nicely. \u00a0Lines of the reflection in the paint leads me to believe the body is very straight and the paint work is very nice.<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-669\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-rear-passenger-corner.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-rear-passenger-corner.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-rear-passenger-corner.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><strong>I&#8217;d like to see this sticking out of my garage! \u00a0Amber lenses were used on European market cars. \u00a0From this angle the wheels almost look like they were widened. \u00a0Chrome side spears and bumper look to fit the car very well.<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-661\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-back.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-back.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-back.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><strong>Lack of badging means everyone has to ask what it is. \u00a0Even given a glimpse of the &#8216;Giulietta Sprint Speciale&#8217; and &#8216;Bertone&#8217; badges on the sides, a look of bewilderment usually follows an attempt to pronounce its name. <\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-663\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-dash.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-dash.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-dash.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><strong>Interior looks great. \u00a0I&#8217;d opt for red mats to try and calm down the color shifts but this is no big deal. \u00a0I like the Nardi wheel, but would want the correct wheel in a box on my shelf.<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-667\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-interior-all.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-interior-all.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-interior-all.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><strong>The red and gray material used on this car might be the exact same as used in my red Sprint. \u00a0Seats look good, not over-stuffed. \u00a0Red piping on the front edge of the lower cushions usually goes diagonally out to the corners but I could live with it this way.<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-662\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-back-seat.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-back-seat.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/1960-giulietta-ss-back-seat.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><strong>Rear parcel area is nice and tidy with correct luggage securing strap eyelets intact.<\/strong><br \/>\nThe presentation on the sellers website tells me they have very little experience with vintage cars, maybe the owner of the car owns the dealership. \u00a0Whatever the case, there should be a lot more information about the car. \u00a0If I didn&#8217;t already know about the car my comments would probably be a little more skeptical, though the pictures do tell a good story.<br \/>\nThis car is among the nicest restored Giulietta SS&#8217;s and will probably be on a cargo plane to Europe or the Middle East within a few weeks to disappear in to someone&#8217;s collection. \u00a0If I had the cash I&#8217;d spring for it, but alas it&#8217;s not for me just yet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update 3\/13\/11: More pics from Bill. Update 3\/12\/11: Not your usual resale tale here.\u00a0 This car sold for $140,000 + 10% at Amelia Island.\u00a0 Buyer was the Malamut Auto Museum in LA.\u00a0 Thanks for the tip Eric!\u00a0 Anyone have pics from the auction to share?\u00a0 Oh, and congrats to the seller on a big cha-ching. &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2011\/03\/12\/market-31-restored-1960-giulietta-ss\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Market #31:  Restored 1960 Giulietta SS&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45,7,28,33],"tags":[114,118,151,178],"class_list":["post-660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-10120-giulietta","category-giulietta-giulia-market","category-restored-cars","category-sprint-speciales","tag-cars","tag-classic-cars","tag-italian-cars","tag-vintage-cars"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=660"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}