1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Zagato Double Bubble Coupé

Purchased new from the factory in Portello; registered in Parma. Had the car rebodied by Zagato in late 1957, with a unique double-bubble roof to suit his tall stature; raced the car extensively before selling.

Acquired with documented transfer via ACI registration certificate; repainted the car red and continued racing it, including entering it in the 1960 Targa Florio through Scuderia Settecolli.

Purchased directly from Rossi four days after competing in the Targa Vesuvio; re-registered under a Naples plate and continued racing the car through at least 1961.

Discovered the car in an Italian body shop in the mid-1990s after it had been retired following an accident; purchased in 1997 and undertook a cosmetic restoration including bodywork, interior, and repaint to original white.

Undertook a mechanical restoration including specialist work on the DOHC cylinder head and Weber carburetors by named technicians in Illinois and Florida.

Car was still fitted with its original Bertone coachwork at this stage; result not recorded in the prose.

First recorded outing in the new Zagato coachwork; Cannara took first place.

Second consecutive victory for Cannara with the Zagato-bodied car.

Finishing position not recorded in available documentation.

Hill climb event; Cannara's final recorded race with the car before its sale.

Entered by Scuderia Settecolli on behalf of Clelia Rossi; car number 32, navigated by Pietro Flordelisi; fitted with a new engine and upgraded water pump ahead of the event.

Hill climb event; Covino purchased the car from Rossi just four days after competing.

Hill climb victory for Covino under his own ownership.

Last documented race entry for the car; again entered by Scuderia Settecolli.

Original Bertone steel bodywork replaced by a bespoke lightweight aluminium body by Carrozzeria Zagato, incorporating a unique Double Bubble roof, plexiglass glazing throughout, covered headlights, and a white exterior with red leather interior.

Work was commissioned by first owner Cannara to allow for his exceptional height and was completed in 1958 after being sent to Zagato in late 1957.

Replacement engine fitted ahead of the Targa Florio, including an uprated water pump to improve cooling capacity.

Carried out in preparation for the 1960 Targa Florio entry by Scuderia Settecolli.

Bodywork straightened, repaired, and refinished in the original white colour scheme. Interior restored to original specification including padded headliner, vinyl bucket seats, and plexiglass windows; carpets recreated to match original materials, colour, and stitching.

Commissioned by Angelo Strada after rediscovering the car in an Italian body shop. Photographic documentation of the bodywork restoration was retained.

Competition-specification twin-cam cylinder head sent for specialist attention, Weber 40DCOE carburettors rebuilt by a carburettor specialist, and final assembly along with undercarriage restoration carried out.

Cylinder head work performed by Michael Besic in Illinois; carburettor work by Mark Dubovick in Florida. Commissioned by the current owner after acquiring the car in September 2007.