1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce

This restored Giulietta Spider Veloce is a rare and desirable “transition” model—bearing the early 750F-series chassis designation but featuring the longer-wheelbase body of the later 101-series cars. This transition took place at the tail end of 1959 into 1960. One of the easiest ways to identify this so-called “hybrid” specification is by the fixed vent windows on the doors, which appeared only with the longer body design. According to an Automobilismo Storico Alfa Romeo inquiry the last time this vehicle was prepared for sale, chassis 1495F07559 completed manufacture on March 21, 1960, and delivered just a month later to Hoffman Motor Car Co. in New York.

Under the guidance of noted Alfa racer and restorer Al Leake of Performance Motoring Associates in Boulder Creek, California, this particular Giulietta Spider Veloce received a full concours-level, rotisserie restoration. Leake’s vision was to create a high-performance, rally-capable sports car—something equally at home on the Colorado Grand as it is on the concours lawn.

The original 1300cc engine and 4-speed transmission (both numbers-matching and included with the sale) were carefully removed and replaced with a more potent Alfa Romeo 2.0L engine and a 5-speed gearbox. Built with European cams, high-compression pistons, Weber carburetors, and a lightened flywheel, the upgraded powertrain delivers significantly improved drivability—particularly at altitude. The carburetors have since been re-jetted for sea-level altitude.

Leake also reinforced the body and frame at known stress points, upgraded the suspension with heavy-duty components, and converted the front brakes to disc setup for modern performance. The result is a driver-focused, mechanically dialed-in Veloce that’s more than capable of taking on long-distance vintage tours.

The restoration, completed in 2009, spared no detail:

- Seam-sealed, undercoated, and painted body
- Replated chrome, polished stainless trim
- Custom-fitted convertible top, new glass throughout
- Fully rebuilt instruments, including Veloce-specific speedometer
- Upgraded suspension with sway bar, custom springs and shocks
- Complete new wiring harness
- 12-volt conversion
- Reupholstered interior with new seats, carpets, and door panels
- Less than 2,000 miles since completion

This Giulietta was shown at the 2010 Ironstone Concours (Best in Class) and the 2011 Concorso Italiano (Best of Type), a testament to the quality of the build. Since its restoration and trip around the Concours circuit, it has been enjoyed fruitfully by two further owners local to the NY area. Maintenance for the better part of the past 15 years has been performed by Automobile Associates of Canton, CT.

With under 2,800 Giulietta Spider Veloces ever produced in total—and even fewer of this unique transition specification—this example offers the rare opportunity to own a show-winning Alfa that’s both collectable and genuinely usable.