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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Bertone

1954Coachwork by Bertone

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1954
Engine
Inline-4
Type
Concept
Production
1

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta (1963) was coachbuilt by Bertone. The model was developed during a period marked by significant automotive design evolution, reflecting the stylistic trends of the early 1960s. The design process involved a collaboration between Alfa Romeo and Bertone, aiming to create a compact yet stylish vehicle that showcased modern aesthetics. The proportions of the Giulietta were carefully considered, with a focus on streamlined shapes and a cohesive silhouette, employing construction methods that emphasized both form and function. Mechanically, the Giulietta featured a configuration that included an inline-four engine, powered by a 4L engine, which contributed to its performance characteristics. The chassis was designed to accommodate a rear-wheel-drive layout, allowing for enhanced handling and driving dynamics. The suspension system was engineered to provide a balance between comfort and sportiness, making the vehicle suitable for both urban and spirited driving. Production of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta was limited, with only one unit documented, indicating its exclusivity within the Alfa Romeo lineage. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The vehicle was presented at various exhibitions, showcasing the craftsmanship of Bertone and the innovative design ethos of Alfa Romeo during this era.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
Concept
Production notes
Official Alfa Romeo sources anchor this legacy route to the 1954 Giulietta Sprint development programme. It remains a non-additive media/development alias, not an independently counted physical concept.

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-4
Specification notes
NO_AUTO_INHERIT. No separate chassis/count is created. Franco Scaglione is documented at programme level; Mario Felice Boano is not assigned as designer.

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Bertone
Manufacturer · Documented
Alfa Romeo

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Stellantis Heritage — Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint www.stellantisheritage.com Manufacturer official history
Alfa Romeo — The Giulietta is 50 years old www.media.stellantis.com Manufacturer official history

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