Maak kennis met de Brigitte Bardot onder de auto’s… Een autoliefhebber die droomt van het ideaalplaatje, zal niet anders kunnen dan de Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider voor de geest halen. Kronkelende kustwegen, de zon op uw bol, een fijn briesje door uw haren, nonchalant gekleed in galakostuum en de perfecte partner pal naast u. Stralend van oor tot oor, de grijns kan niet breder. Waar u ook heengaat, waar u ook komt, deze iconische Alfa klassieker steelt de show. Met u in de hoofdrol. Dit recentelijk vakkundig en volledig gerestaureerde exemplaar is niet van nieuw te onderscheiden. Of het moeten de verbeteringen zijn ten opzichte van het origineel… Amper warmgedraaid wacht de stijlvolle Spider 1600 op een volgende aanbidder. Daarvan zijn er genoeg, echter er kan er maar één de gelukkige zijn. En dat is een understatement.
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When Brigitte Bardot would be a car during her glory days, this is what she would’ve looked like. Behold classic perfection on wheels: a recently fully restored 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider 1600. Curvy coastal roads, a nice breeze through your hair, the sun on your face, casually dressed in a gala suit and your dream partner right next to you. Life couldn’t be more charming. Wherever you go, this iconic Alfa steals the show. Indeed, there’s nothing like the original. Yet the professionals found some room for improvement. So compared to a new one, this splendid Spider is even a bigger pleasure to drive… And to listen to. Barely warmed up, the extraordinary Alfa Romeo classic is waiting for its next admirer. There are plenty of them, but only one will be the lucky one. And that’s an understatement.
History
Life is perfect while driving an Alfa Giulia Spider along the Amalfi Coast in Italy. If there’s one person we should believe, hearing these words, it’s Top Gear hero and expert Jeremy Clarkson. Dreams do exist. One of them is now offered for sale at Prins. We are happy to say that its condition is pristine and the mileage is limited to only 554 km since its professional restoration. Speaking of which: the man has done over 20 “grande” Giulia Spider restoration projects. So feel free to call him a specialist! Before all this, the Italian beauty was originally delivered in America. The last owner so far, purchased his dream car at Bloemendaal Classics, but the mileage explains why this person is now selling the Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider again. In terms of overall shape, the Prins classic can be described as “one in a million”. However, in reality there were only 9,250 built. So exclusivity guaranteed.
Exterior
The feeling of a “once in a lifetime opportunity” grows and grows thanks to the fabulous color combination of our fabulous looking Giulia Spider 1600: baby blue with cognac leather. Oof. Let’s start with the exterior. After all, that’s where the mesmerizing charms of the original Alfa Spider really excel. The legendary Pininfarina design is just as flawless as its condition. You can recognize the Giulia by the air intake in the hood; something the Giulietta Spiders are missing. The chrome details, round light units and slim silhouette are eye-catching and breathtaking at the same time. No wonder the style icon starred several times in (short) films and commercials with proper star actors climbing behind the wheel. It’s like this: people buy a modern Ferrari when they have something to prove. But they buy a classic Giulia Spider when there’s nothing left to prove.
Interior
In the 50s and 60s it was very common to extend the body color into the interior. This way you can enjoy the blue wonder on wheels even more once you’re inside. Besides, the contrast with the cognac brown leather upholstery is truly sublime. Even the gear lever cover is finished in cognac color. Also note the top of the nostalgic dashboard, which is finished in black leather with special stitches. However, the purist will enjoy the authentic instruments and 3-spoke steering wheel just as much. The stylish interior mirror on top of the dashboard is at eye level. Like Alfa Romeo already knew how many handsome people would love to take a seat in the Italian roadster or convertible. One thing is certain: it’s the only perfect open 2-seater you want to drive in perfect conditions just as happy with the roof up as you want it down. Thanks to the all-new, perfect fitting black soft-top, made of the very best Sonnenland material. Bellissima…
Technique
Another thing to die for: the technique of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider 1600. Even the most stoic car collector will smile from ear to ear after hearing and feeling the fine-tuned 1600 cc DOHC engine. The flow has been optimized by the use of a stainless steel exhaust manifold and the so-called “Big Bore” exhaust system, which also benefits the sound. Getting the power unit started is just as much of a pleasure because a 123 electronic ignition was installed, including a modern alternator. Accelerating, shifting, steering and braking goes very smooth and tight too. How many beautiful reasons do you need to visit Holland sometime soon?
Kind regards,
team Prins.
