Classic Era

Description

In the years before the 105 Spider, when Alfa Romeo found themselves without a convertible, they chose to commission design house Carrozzeria Touring to engineer and construct a convertible version of the Giulia Sprint GT. Production was limited so as not to distract from the forthcoming Duetto. The Giulia GTC was marketed for just two years 1965-1966 and a mere 99 right hand drive units were produced. Six came to Australia with AR760101 being the last in 1966. Touring added extensive bracing to the car, including bracing in the boot foot wells, sills, behind the front wheel arches and in front of the radiator, along with a reinforced floor pan and thicker door frames. In addition the rear seat backrest was narrowed to accommodate the lowered soft top which disappeared completely behind the seats. Touring also enlarged the trunk lid and the GTC acquired roll down rear quarter windows. This car was sold new from MW Motors in Melbourne, was purchased as a wedding present and stayed with the original owner until a complete restoration began in 1991. The car is original in every way as delivered, including the provision of a drivers side rear view mirror and radio.