
Lot 297 - 1970 12838 Berlina Series I
Lot Number | 297 |
Registration | FBY 530H |
Chassis Number | AR1463080 |
Engine Number | tbc |
Odometer reading | 76,000 miles |
Result | Sold - £4,480 |
The 105 series Berlina was introduced by Alfa Romeo in 1967 and
remained in production until 1976. It was an updated and slightly
enlarged version of the Giulia sedan which had been introduced in
1962. In turn, the Giulia was a fairly significant revision of the
Giulietta sedan which had gone into production in 1956. It is a
four-door sedan, seats five, has a 1779cc or 1962cc four-cylinder
twin-cam aluminum engine in front, a five-speed manual transmission
or three-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel disc brakes,
independent front suspension, live axle rear suspension, and a unit
steel body. The body was restyled by Marcello Gandini at
Bertone.
Presented in an attractive pale blue colour more frequently seen
on Giulietta Sprints, this well maintained, non-US 1750 model has
been used in Italy for the last ten years and only during the
summer months. It is largely original and offers spirited driving
with the classic free-revving Alfa aluminium block and head.
Berlina's are fun fast cars with plenty of character, a great
compromise for the Alfa lover as they combine the driving pleasure
of the GTV and Spider with the utility and anonymity of a four-door
sedan. They have excellent mechanical components (identical to the
contemporary GTV and Spider), a pleasing body style full of
character with interesting details and trim.
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