1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce

Description 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce Chassis No. – AR*390506*Engine No. – AR00121*02160*Exterior Color – RedInterior Color – BlackEngine – 1.6 Liter DOHC Inline-FourTransmission – 5-speed manualCurrent Miles – 90,935 (TMU)Current Owner – Purchased in 2016General History Alfa Romeo, Italian masters of automobile manufacturing, were not always prolific producers of production sports cars. Prior to the Giulia and Giulietta, Alfas were grand, handmade vehicles involving detailed labor and complex fabrication. All this changed when these two brilliantly engineered cars entered the market. With relatively low entry costs, attractive styling, and delightful driving manners, Alfa Romeo secured a promising position in the growing postwar world car market. The Giulia and Giulietta were small, sporty, and charming, yet finely trimmed, giving an air of sophistication young men and women appreciated during prosperous post war years. Both models enjoyed success, with strong sales in Europe and North America, due in part to growing interest in small sporty cars. Among the most desired of these cars were the Veloce equipped Spiders. Initially the 1300cc twin cam in-line four-cylinder engine featured twin Weber carburetors, higher compression ratio, and spirited cam profiles, resulting in improved overall performance. By 1962 the engine was upgraded to 1600, improving both performance and reliability in the new smoother running engine. The Pininfarina bodied Spider would remain in production until 1966, a testimony to the advanced design and sporty styling. These features continue to be highly regarded by collectors and enthusiasts, particularly so for factory original 1965 Spider Veloce models as approximately 1,000 were built in this series with the final improvements reflected in 1965, the last year of this series. General Overview According to correspondence from Macro Fazio, Centro Documentzione Alfa, this 1600 Veloce was built March 30th, 1965, and sold April 1st to Alfa Romeo, Inc., Newark, USA. The factory colors are noted as red with black interior. Though not much is known about the early years of ownership, the prior owner commissioned a comprehensive three-year restoration which was completed in 2016. During the restoration, the process was documented with photos showing the car fully disassembled, stripped to bare metal, rotisserie mounted, red oxide primer and black finish applied to the chassis surfaces, the engine fully disassembled and rebuilt, and all other components from the suspension, brakes, gearbox, and fully reupholstered interior, refinished to a high standard. The current owner purchased this Alfa in 2016 shortly after the restoration was completed. During his decade of ownership, the car has been regularly maintained and serviced as needed. Copies of receipts included with the car document services performed under current ownership dating back to 2016 (88k miles indicated in 2016) while the car was located in Southern California. Services from 2016 include installing a new windshield, new seat belt, driver’s side mirror, gearbox synchro work, 5 new Vredestein 155 SR15 tires and four wheel alignment, along with brake and carburetor work. In 2017 services continued including a tune up and fluid changes, engine cleaning, detailing, and bolt torquing, Pertronix ignition installed, and road testing for various diagnostics. In 2018, an annual fluid service was performed, window regulators repaired, new fuel lines installed, transmission work performed including a new input shaft seal, a new hood insulation blanket installed, oil pan gasket replaced, electrical serviced including new headlight switch and blower switch, and a new fuel pump was installed. In 2019, the car was given an annual fluid change, and the rear brake axle and assembly were removed and serviced including new differential gear oil and reseal. In 2021, a major service was performed including valve adjustment, front brake resurfacing for rotors, and carb cleaning. In 2024, the carburetors were serviced, including new floats, jet cleaning etc. new fuel filter, and a new Bosch ignitor was installed. In 2025, the rear brakes were adjusted, new rear brake wheel cylinders installed, and gauges tested and serviced. General Condition Today this Veloce Spider presents in excellent condition throughout including glossy red paint that has been very well maintained with excellent coverage and a smooth, glossy finish. The exterior trim is in excellent condition overall including a very nice Alfa Romeo branded central grille flanked by front bumpers with correct fitting side openings and trim. Unlike many Spiders of this era the chrome bumpers are properly positioned, parallel to the grille openings with excellent fit and finish. A pair of correct Carello stamped chrome headlight trim rings and correct spiral domed turn indicators are just a few fine details that show the care and detail afforded during restoration. The hood features a raised profile hood scoop which was updated in the last two years of production to allow more room for the improved engine. Continuing the cosmetic appearance of the car, the lighting, bumpers, and various trim and script are also in excellent condition. The body panel gaps are consistent showing very good closures and tight fit, including both doors which show excellent part lines and tight closure. The windshield and side glass are in excellent condition with smooth operation to the side glass when raised and lowered. Outfitted with correct silver painted steel wheels with polished wheel covers, the wheels are shod with a set of Vredestein Sprint Classic 155 SR15 tires installed in 2016. The interior is just as impressive as the exterior featuring beautifully trimmed black bucket seats with authentic appearance to the materials, foam padding, correct seat pleating, and a pair of matching seat belts. The door panels and side panels are like new with excellent quality to the finishes w