History of Giulia Sprint Speciale 381383

PREVIOUS OWNERS: NONE (1 owner car as of 2025)
History: (as copied from the appraisal)
In June of 2022 Hooligan Racing LLC of Jefferson Oregon started AR381383 on what was supposed to be a simple and easy sympathetic restoration of a low mile original car. As the car was stripped it became apparent that every-day year round use in Philadelphia had taken a greater toll on the coachwork than the car's 37,800 miles would suggest. In June of 2022 Hooligan Racing LLC of Jefferson Oregon started AR381383 on what was supposed to be a simple and easy sympathetic restoration of a low mile original car. As the car was stripped it became apparent that every-day year round use in Philadelphia had taken a greater toll on the coachwork than the car's 37,800 miles would suggest.

The SS was carefully stripped and disassembled, then the parts were preserved and stored away. After disassembly the car was scraped, media blasted and the doors and trunk lid were dipped. The naked shell received an extensive "Panel beaters" restoration, with all signs of rust and damage removed and replaced with new hand formed sheetmetal or NOS panels. Several lapped joints from an earlier Philadelphia fender bender were replaced with hammer- welded- edgebutted seams. What emerged from the welding studio was a rust free and straight Sprint Speciale body. The SS was carefully stripped and disassembled, then the parts were preserved and stored away. After disassembly the car was scraped, media blasted and the doors and trunk lid were dipped.

The naked shell received an extensive "Panel beaters" restoration, with all signs of rust and damage removed and replaced with new hand formed sheetmetal or NOS panels. Several lapped joints from an earlier Philadelphia fender bender were replaced with hammer- welded- edgebutted seams. What emerged from the welding studio was a rust free and straight Sprint Speciale body.

A trip to the paint shop for a "hot rod style" paint job followed. The crew at "Nick's Rods and Rides" in Salem Oregon finished the body inside and out with multiple coats of PPG AR 501 single stage urethane. The Paint was mixed with the darkest nuance for the deep Red that Vince remembers the car to have been when new. After the paint was aged it was wet sanded and polished to a deep flat shine. The mechanics were completed by Larry Marks at Hooligan Racing LLC, the work included rebuilding the engine, replacing the seals and A trip to the paint shop for a "hot rod style" paint job followed. The crew at "Nick's Rods and Rides" in Salem Oregon finished the body inside and out with multiple coats of PPG AR 501 single stage urethane. The Paint was mixed with the darkest nuance for the deep Red that Vince remembers the car to have been when new. After the paint was aged it was wet sanded and polished to a deep flat shine.

The mechanics were completed by Larry Marks at Hooligan Racing LLC, the work included rebuilding the engine, replacing the seals and bearing in the transmission and replacing the bearings and resetting the lash in the differential. The Master cylinder was sleeved and then rebuilt. The front calipers received new stainless pistons as they were rebuilt. The special Veloce emergency brake set up was rebuilt and the rear brake cylinders were replaced. Hooligan Racing relined the rear brake shoes and turned the drums and front disks. The Original 60 year old gas tank was replaced with a new Stainless steel unit from Alfa Stop in England. bearing in the transmission and replacing the bearings and resetting the lash in the differential. The Master cylinder was sleeved and then rebuilt. The front calipers received new stainless pistons as they were rebuilt. The special Veloce emergency brake set up was rebuilt and the rear brake cylinders were replaced. Hooligan Racing relined the rear brake shoes and turned the drums and front disks. The Original 60 year old gas tank was replaced with a new Stainless steel unit from Alfa Stop in England.

The Headliner and Interior work was completed by Andy Smith at Larry's Upholstery in Albany Oregon. The Interior is sympathetic in that some of the original upholstery has been preserved and is present.

A new wire harness was sourced from Italy and installed. All switches, lights, motors and electrics were tested and function properly. An up rated waterproof blower fan was fitted into the heater. When the car was completely assembled it was set back down on the ground and a careful wheel alignment and adjustment of ride height was completed. At this time several different style wheels were fitted and accessed. The final set up, which is now mounted on the car, is 15" x 5 1/2" Campiagnolo reproduction wheels with Vredestine Sprint Classic Tires. The wheels are finished with a chrome hub cover with an Alfa Logo and Chrome acorn lug nuts. The Headliner and Interior work was completed by Andy Smith at Larry's Upholstery in Albany Oregon. The Interior is sympathetic in that some of the original upholstery has been preserved and is present. A new wire harness was sourced from Italy and installed.

All switches, lights, motors and electrics were tested and function properly. An up rated waterproof blower fan was fitted into the heater. When the car was completely assembled it was set back down on the ground and a careful wheel alignment and adjustment of ride height was completed. At this time several different style wheels were fitted and accessed. The final set up, which is now mounted on the car, is 15" x 5 1/2" Campiagnolo reproduction wheels with Vredestine Sprint Classic Tires. The wheels are finished with a chrome hub cover with an Alfa Logo and Chrome acorn lug nuts.

The Restoration was completed in June of 2025. It passed a 20 mile test drive with flying colors. The Restoration was completed in June of 2025. It passed a 20 mile test drive with flying colors.

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Overall Impressions: AR 381383 is one of the final 20 Sprint Speciale's produced. (The last car produced was AR 381401, which was assembled in Paris, from factory parts in 1966.) AR 381383 is one of the final 20 Sprint Speciale's produced. (The last car produced was AR 381401, which was assembled in Paris, from factory parts in 1966.)

Vince Trombetta bought the car new in Philadelphia in 1965, he still retains ownership. Mr. Trombetta was the band leader for the Phil Donahue TV Show. The car has stories and interesting side notes from his ownership. Its complete history is known. Vince Trombetta bought the car new in Philadelphia in 1965, he still retains ownership. Mr. Trombetta was the band leader for the Phil Donahue TV Show. The car has stories and interesting side notes from his ownership.

Its complete history is known. The Alfa Red (AR-501 deep nuance), single stage urethane paint on AR 381383 is flawless, the bottom of the car is as clean and well finished well as the coachwork. The interior upholstery and carpet has been beautifully executed. Retaining Original surfaces where ever possible. The radio is a Becker Europa which was installed by the Selling dealer, it is believed to function, The instruments have a nice aged patina glowing from flawless chromed rings. The wood rimed Nardi is a nice detail, the Nardi wheel was also a dealer installed option installed when the car was purchased. The whole interior is finished to The Alfa Red (AR-501 deep nuance), single stage urethane paint on AR 381383 is flawless, the bottom of the car is as clean and well finished well as the coachwork. The interior upholstery and carpet has been beautifully executed. Retaining Original surfaces where ever possible. The radio is a Becker Europa which was installed by the Selling dealer, it is believed to function, The instruments have a nice aged patina glowing from flawless chromed rings. The wood rimed Nardi is a nice detail, the Nardi wheel was also a dealer installed option installed when the car was purchased. The whole interior is finished to a high level of finish and originality, with just a hint of warm original patina. a high level of finish and originality, with just a hint of warm original patina.

The engine compartment is well sorted and detailed nicely. The engine compartment is well sorted and detailed nicely. Especially striking is the Silver Hammer-tone painted Valve cover and the OEM style Romablok clamps used on all of the hoses. The crossover hose between the air-plenum on the Weber Carburetors and the round mouth Sprint Speciale' Air Cleaner also sports the correct original Romablok clamps. Especially striking is the Silver Hammer-tone painted Valve cover and the OEM style Romablok clamps used on all of the hoses.

The crossover hose between the air-plenum on the Weber Carburetors and the round mouth Sprint Speciale' Air Cleaner also sports the correct original Romablok clamps. The hood is nicely detailed with the correct black lube decal affixed to the upper passenger side. Body colored insulation has been applied correctly to the aluminum hood panel. The original engine compartment hooded lamp is restored and functional. The hood is nicely detailed with the correct black lube decal affixed to the upper passenger side. Body colored insulation has been applied correctly to the aluminum hood panel. The original engine compartment hooded lamp is restored and functional.

The wiring harness is installed in a neat and artistic manor. The wiring harness is installed in a neat and artistic manor. Correct reproduction decals and nicely re-plated white cad hardware complete the detailing. Correct reproduction decals and nicely re-plated white cad hardware complete the detailing.

The trunk and boot lid are finished to the same quality as the rest of the car, the trunk floor is flawless, as is the battery tray and hold down. A Salchi Paint Decal lists the correct color code, AR 501. The wiring and piping in the trunk are neat and tidy. It is finished off with a nice correct trunk mat, and a reproduction Marelli Battery. A blade style negative cable cut off switch is present on the battery. The original tool roll, jack and spare tire holder clamp are present and nicely restored. Under the car the body has been finished in a neat black Urethane truck bed liner, imparting a tough but cleanable surface that will help to preserve the car into the future. All of the running gear has been finished in a proper satin black. Flexible brake lines have been upgraded to woven stainless units. All the emergency brake cables are restored and functional. The exhaust is an Abarth unit that was nearly new when the restoration was started, it has been refitted and is installed with the proper exhaust hangers.

Under the car the body has been finished in a neat black Urethane truck bed liner, imparting a tough but cleanable surface that will help to preserve the car into the future. All of the running gear has been finished in a proper satin black. Flexible brake lines have been upgraded to woven stainless units. All the emergency brake cables are restored and functional. The exhaust is an Abarth unit that was nearly new when the restoration was started, it has been refitted and is installed with the proper exhaust hangers.

Vredestine Sprint Classic Tires in 155 / 15 size are mounted on the new Silver Campiagnolo Reproduction 15" x 51/2" wheels, with new Alfa Romeo logo chrome hub centers, and chrome acorn lug nuts. The narrow tall custom wheels accent the vintage good looks of the Alfa. Vredestine Sprint Classic Tires in 155 / 15 size are mounted on the new Silver Campiagnolo Reproduction 15" x 51/2" wheels, with new Alfa Romeo logo chrome hub centers, and chrome acorn lug nuts. The narrow tall custom wheels accent the vintage good looks of the Alfa.

The front and rear bumpers are nearly flawless original chrome units, they are set off by perfect grillwork on the front and a nice OEM reproduction scrips and Bertone shields. The front and rear bumpers are nearly flawless original chrome units, they are set off by perfect grillwork on the front and a nice OEM reproduction scrips and Bertone shields.

The windshield is the original glass that the car was built with. It has been polished to a deep and clear perfection, there are no obvious The windshield is the original glass that the car was built with. It has been polished to a deep and clear perfection, there are no obvious stars or chips. The side glasses are also the originals they move up and down smoothly in their tracks. stars or chips. The side glasses are also the originals they move up and down smoothly in their tracks.