1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA 1600
- Engine
- 1.57L twin-cam inline-four, twin-plug ignition, competition-prepared, ~184 bhp
- Colour
- White
Chassis AR613552 is a 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA 1600 bodied by Bertone, delivered new in white to Switzerland in June 1965. One of only a limited run built for homologation, it retains its original bodyshell and stradale components. Owned from new by just four individuals, the car was converted to corsa specification around 2002 and subsequently campaigned at prestigious historic events including the Tour Auto. A thorough bare-metal restoration was completed in 2012, and a bespoke competition engine costing €30,000 was installed in 2016.
Ownership
- 2021-04-23Auction saleSold €225,000 (≈ $248K)
- 1965-06-25 → 1988Factory deliveryDiego Polterapartial documentation
First registered owner, based in Breganzona, Ticino canton. Had the original black interior changed to red upon taking delivery, and in 1988 brought the car into Italy.
- → 1992Private saleMax Rothpartial documentation
Swiss Alfa Romeo specialist who acquired the car after Poltera brought it to Italy; still in original stradale form at this stage.
- 1992 → 2016Private saleJürgen Endfull documentation
Well-known German collector who drove the car in stradale trim for roughly a decade before having it converted to corsa specification around 2002 and resprayed white. Close to €200,000 was spent on upkeep and preparation during his tenure, and in 2012 a full bare-metal restoration was carried out by Swiss specialist Ivo Salvadori.
- 2016 →Private saleBelgian owner (current consignor)full documentation
Purchased the car in Belgium and had Ital Auto fit a fresh competition engine in 2016; also installed Sparco seats for events while retaining the original stradale components.
Competition
- 2013Tour AutoTour Auto 2013Driver: Jürgen Endhigh ranking finish
One of several prestigious historic events entered by Jürgen End during his roughly two-decade period of competitive use of this car.
- 2015Tour AutoTour Auto 2015Driver: Jürgen Endhigh ranking finish
Supporting documentation includes a copy of the overall Tour Auto results; FIA passport for this period was renewed in 2015.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2002ModificationItal Auto
Car was converted from road-going stradale specification to corsa racing configuration and repainted in white; all removed original stradale components were retained.
Invoices on file. Jürgen End commissioned this work, marking the start of the car's historic competition career.
- 2003ServiceItal Auto
Maintenance and preparation work carried out as part of ongoing campaign support.
Invoices on file.
- 2004ServiceItal Auto
Maintenance and preparation work carried out as part of ongoing campaign support.
Invoices on file.
- 2006ServiceItal Auto
Maintenance and preparation work carried out as part of ongoing campaign support.
Invoices on file.
- 2011ServiceItal Auto
Maintenance and preparation work carried out as part of ongoing campaign support.
Invoices on file.
- 2012RestorationIvo Salvadori
Full bare-metal restoration completed to the highest standards, returning the car to concours-level condition.
Carried out by a Swiss marque specialist. Part of a broader programme during Jürgen End's ownership that saw nearly €200,000 spent in total on engine rebuilds, preparation, and servicing.
- 2013ServiceItal Auto
Maintenance and preparation work carried out as part of ongoing campaign support.
Invoices on file.
- 2014ServiceItal Auto
Maintenance and preparation work carried out as part of ongoing campaign support.
Invoices on file.
- 2015ServiceItal Auto
Maintenance and preparation work carried out as part of ongoing campaign support.
Invoices on file.
- 2016Engine rebuildItal Auto
A purpose-built Alfa Romeo Type 105 competition engine, built to GTA specification and tuned for enhanced low-rev torque, was installed at a cost of €30,000. This was the third competition engine fitted to the car.
Dynamometer printout dated February 2017 shows output of 184bhp. The original bare crankcase accompanies the car.
- —Modification
Fuel tank replaced to comply with Belgian road-legality regulations, which invalidated the existing FIA passport.
Carried out during the current Belgian owner's tenure; new Belgian registration documents issued as a result.
- —Maintenance
Sparco competition seats installed by the current owner; original stradale seats retained and supplied with the car.
Reversible modification; original seats accompany the vehicle.
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