{"id":8628,"date":"2011-03-14T12:22:52","date_gmt":"2011-03-14T19:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/?p=8628"},"modified":"2011-03-14T12:22:52","modified_gmt":"2011-03-14T19:22:52","slug":"market-292-that-59-spider-veloce-from-amelia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2011\/03\/14\/market-292-that-59-spider-veloce-from-amelia\/","title":{"rendered":"Market 292: That 59 Spider Veloce from Amelia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Giulietta Spider Veloce 1495<a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/26218757@N06\/sets\/72157624068059482\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*07600<\/a>, 1315*32968.<\/strong> This Bill Gillham restored car recently went through the auction at Amelia Island and sold for $90,000 + 10% buyers premium ($99,000).\u00a0 Seller was the same as he who sold SS 388 for $140,000 + 10% buyers premium.\u00a0 I actually know this car very well as I went to inspect it for the seller last summer.\u00a0 I drove it home, stored it, and used it a little to make a list of wants for the new owner.\u00a0 It drove amazing and turned heads! It had a few loose ends that the seller tightened up.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/1959_ar-076.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8631\" title=\"1959_AR-076\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/1959_ar-076.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\/1959_ar-076.jpg?w=620&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/1959_ar-076.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Black with red interior is the new red with black interior.\u00a0 This is a nice car.\u00a0 I drove it.\u00a0 I was tempted to ask Don what he was talking about the next time he called for an update.\u00a0 Light and nimble on the road, pulled great for the much poo-pooed 1300 that everyone sneaks a 1750 in place of.\u00a0 I even dug the 4 speed. <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><!--more--><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/1959_ar-288.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8632\" title=\"1959_AR-288\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/1959_ar-288.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\/1959_ar-288.jpg?w=413&amp;ssl=1 413w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/1959_ar-288.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a>Yep.\u00a0 Every auction should include this view. <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/1959_ar-012.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8630\" title=\"1959_AR-012\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/1959_ar-012.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\/1959_ar-012.jpg?w=620&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/1959_ar-012.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>It&#8217;s funny to think that I have personally worked that shift lever.\u00a0 Gauges were less than functional when I inspected it, but they were replaced by an NOS set late last year.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;Auction description: 1959 <\/strong><strong>Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Three Owners from New, First Owner for 48 Years<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Restored to Concours Level by Alfa Specialist Bill Gillman<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Concours Award Winner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Most Desired Veloce Specification<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In California from new until 2010<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Chassis No. AR 1495F 07600<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Engine No. AR1315 32968<\/strong><br \/>\n1,299 CC Inline 4-Cylinder Aluminum Engine<br \/>\nTwin 2-Barrel Weber DCOE Carburetors<br \/>\n103HP at 6,500 RPM<br \/>\n4-Speed Manual Transmission<br \/>\n4-Wheel Drum Brakes<br \/>\nIndependent Coil-Spring Front Suspension<br \/>\nLive Rear Axle Coil-Spring Rear Suspension<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>$85,000\u2013$115,000<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Without Reserve<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>This Car<\/strong><br \/>\nFirst delivered in 1960, this stunning Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce has had only two other custodians from new. The original owner, an airline pilot living in Belmont, California, cherished the car for 48 years before selling it in 2008 to Neil and Colleen Kelly, also of Belmont. The Kellys entrusted the restoration of this very original and rust-free car to one of the most noted Alfa restorers and experts, Bill Gillham, a past president of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club (AROC) and proprietor of Hooligan Racing, LLC, his Alfa-only restoration business in Jefferson, Oregon. The Giulietta was completely restored to a high and very correct level in his shop, while the original engine was rebuilt by Alfa factory-trained expert Dan Sommers of Veloce Motors in Gervais, Oregon. With instructions to make the Alfa a concours contender, as well as capable of delivering the maximum in driving enjoyment, the car was completed in August 2009. A week after delivery to Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, it delighted the crowd at its concours debut at Concorso Italiano in Monterey, California.<br \/>\nThe consignor purchased the Alfa in May 2010 and brought it to his home on the East Coast, where it continued to triumph at concours events. Among the honors has been an Alfa Romeo Open Cars to1970 First Place prize at the New Hope Automobile Show in Pennsylvania and the capture of a coveted <em>Certificato d\u2019Oro<\/em>, with 99.1 points awarded at the 2010 AROC National Convention in Frederick, Maryland. Points were deducted for minor electrical issues that have since been addressed and for two small modifications made during the restoration \u2013 the fitting of Weber DCOE carburetors in place of the original DCO3 units and tires one size larger had been fitted for better handling and comfort. As a note, the DCO3 carburetors and their manifold with which the Alfa was delivered in 1959 accompany the car. In addition, the comes with a tool kit and jack, owner\u2019s manual in a leather cover and a new custom \u2018plushweave\u2019 car cover, as well as various spare and maintenance parts and the original radio.<br \/>\nJust a glance at this Giulietta will confirm that it is indeed a superb example, with a still-fresh restoration on a straight, rust-free California car. The work has been done to a standard which has been recognized at concours throughout the US and correctly mechanically sorted in order to provide optimal driving enjoyment for the owner.<br \/>\nThe Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider is, for many, the quintessential small Italian sports car of the mid-century period, a car which redefined what could be expected of a moderately priced Spider and indeed Alfa Romeo itself. The Veloce version of the Giulietta is the ultimate expression of that model. With its dual carburetors, higher compression and increased horsepower over the standard <em>Normale<\/em>, this Spider Veloce should deliver the superb performance for which these Alfas are legendary. We hope the new owner continues to share this amazing car with the public, both at concours and driving events. In any situation, this Spider Veloce is sure to please.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/p1010260.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8629\" title=\"P1010260\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/03\/p1010260.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\/p1010260.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/p1010260.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/p1010260.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/p1010260.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>And here from the sellers own camera -the car on the stage.<\/strong><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s funny to have become the intersection for a lot of Giulietta lovers.\u00a0 I got emails letting me know about this cars\u00a0 imminent run through the auction and emails with pictures from the auction.\u00a0 Emails from the restorer, emails from the seller and probably eventually an email from the new owner.\u00a0 Keep it up folks -your participation in this blog helps me find the inspiration to keep my end of it up.\u00a0 Who knows -maybe someday I&#8217;ll make a buck from the countless hours I&#8217;ve spent, but more importantly I&#8217;ll have made some friends (and enemies if I speak the truth).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Giulietta Spider Veloce 1495*07600, 1315*32968. This Bill Gillham restored car recently went through the auction at Amelia Island and sold for $90,000 + 10% buyers premium ($99,000).\u00a0 Seller was the same as he who sold SS 388 for $140,000 + 10% buyers premium.\u00a0 I actually know this car very well as I went to inspect &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2011\/03\/14\/market-292-that-59-spider-veloce-from-amelia\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Market 292: That 59 Spider Veloce from Amelia&#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":[59,67,7,31],"tags":[103,118,166],"class_list":["post-8628","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-2011-markets","category-750f","category-giulietta-giulia-market","category-spider-veloces","tag-alfa-romeo","tag-classic-cars","tag-spider-veloce"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8628","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=8628"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8628\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8628"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8628"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8628"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}