Alfa Romeo Giulietta Weekendina

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Weekendina was a coachbuilt estate car constructed by Carrozzeria Boneschi between 1957 and 1960. Based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Berlina, the Weekendina represented a limited-production alternative bodystyle to the factory saloon, adapted to meet the emerging demand for dual-purpose vehicles offering both passenger comfort and modest cargo capacity. The model was one of several custom-bodied Giulietta variants executed by independent Italian coachbuilders during the late 1950s. The mechanical basis was the standard Giulietta Berlina platform, internally designated as Tipo 750. The powertrain remained unchanged, consisting of an all-aluminium, inline four-cylinder engine of 1,290 cubic centimetres with dual overhead camshafts. Power output was rated at approximately 62 horsepower in standard configuration. The engine was mated to a four-speed manual gearbox and a live rear axle. Suspension consisted of independent front control arms with coil springs and a rear solid axle with trailing arms and coil springs. Drum brakes were fitted at all four wheels. The coachwork, executed entirely by Boneschi at its facility in Milan, featured a modified roofline, extended rear compartment, and additional glazing behind the rear doors. The resulting estate profile preserved the general proportions of the Berlina but introduced a utility-oriented configuration, suitable for light commercial or recreational use. Modifications were limited to the exterior structure; the mechanical and interior components remained closely aligned with Alfa Romeo factory specifications. Production was minimal. Available sources estimate that approximately ninety estate-bodied Giuliettas were constructed in total across all coachbuilders, including Boneschi and Colli. Of these, only a small portion were identified as Weekendina models. Exact production figures are not recorded. Chassis numbers are inconsistently documented, and surviving examples are rarely observed in public collections or commercial sale. The Giulietta Weekendina holds historical relevance as a representation of mid-century Italian coachbuilding practices applied to series-production platforms. It exemplifies the practice of adapting mainstream mechanical underpinnings for specialised uses through artisanal methods, during a period when factory-supported estate variants were uncommon in the Italian automotive sector. As such, it occupies a marginal but notable position within the broader development of the Giulietta model range.