Based on the photographs of this car, we could make a number of assumptions. One possibility is that the photos - incomplete and basically the same view but with the camera tilting with each photo - indicate an older seller, who likely bought the car new or when they were cheap. Looking at the Matta in the background, and considering how packed the garage is with Alfa parts, it's also possible that the seller is an enthusiast reluctant to sell, and has put forth the minimum viable effort to say that they have listed one of their many Alfas for sale.

In any case, the Sprint Speciale is an interesting offering on the Giulia chassis. The bodywork, inspired by the Alfa Romeo B.A.T. concepts, was unique to the Sprint Speciale, distinguishing it from the Giuliettas in both appearance and aerodynamic efficiency. A drag coefficient of only 0.29 meant that the 116bhp Sprint Speciale could reach an impressive 125mph.

Year: 1960
Model:  Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale
Engine: 1,290cc 4-cylinder
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  51,200mi
Price: $62,000 BIN
Location: Washington, CT

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Project car with all the mechanical parts:   Engine, transmission, wiring harness, gauges, dashboard, pedals and pads, shift knobs, drive train, brakes, carburetors, fuel tank, pump, generator, radiator, air intake, fuel delivery, window regulators, fan & belt etc.

All trim , all chrome, instruments, interior panels, upholstery, door handles, grille, mirrors, trim, gaskets, lighting and lamps, floor mats and glass including rear window, side windows, vent windows.  windshield is badly cracked, but it’s easier to find a replacement for it than for any of the other glass.

Underneath the skin these are just Tipo 750 Alfa Romeos, meaning that the parts are available. With increasing value of Giuliettas and especially Sprint Speciales these days, the availability of parts is even better, since collectors are now willing to spend the money necessary to get them into sellable condition. We aren't knowledgable enough to point out any obvious flaws with this example, other than the obvious state of being disassembled.

The market for new $60,000 sports cars still remarkably large. Today, the performance of a sports car is remarkable, even when compared to the performance available just 15 years ago. With something like the Sprint Speciale, you get plenty of driving joy, a rare and distinguished design, none of the convenience, and a small fraction of the performance. Sadly, we ourselves would go the inconvenient route, including the hours spent assembling this thing in a cold garage, tempting as the modern sports cars can be.

-Graham