Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale (1959)Rahil Rupawala, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale

1959 — Italy

Post-War (1946-1959)Italian
Engine1,290 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale

The Giulietta Sprint Speciale showcased Franco Scaglione's aerodynamic genius at Bertone, achieving a drag coefficient of just 0.28 that remained competitive decades later. The lightweight aluminum bodywork clothed Alfa Romeo's proven twin-cam engine and suspension in a package that could exceed 200 km/h despite only 1.3 liters of displacement. The SS's distinctive truncated tail and enclosed headlights created one of the most recognizable silhouettes in automotive history. Limited production of approximately 1,400 units ensures continued desirability among collectors who appreciate the perfect marriage of form and function.