The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider is an easy car to love | Buyer's Guide | Ep. 306

Hagerty’s Marketplace Editor Colin Comer explores what makes the Alfa Romeo Giulietta such a beloved classic. Focusing on the Pininfarina-designed Spider (convertible) model, Colin details what you need to know about buying, owning, and maintaining this iconic Italian roadster..
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Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 What's one of these worth?
01:20 How it drives
03:05 Model differences
04:05 What to look for on the body
05:36 What to look for in the engine
07:54 The rear of the car
09:09 The interior
10:30 Getting under the car
14:40 Conclusion
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[@kahmed7328]

This looks WAY cooler than a 356. I’m in love with it.

[@84gssteve]

I know my 2600 Spider will never be as valuable as this Spider, but its still a joy to own. She impresses with capability, comfort and high tech for the mid 60's. All of which makes for a fun to drive vintage car that not only keeps up with traffic, but also begs for more when you get out in the canyons and push it. Interesting to see its predecessor here and notice so many similar details and designs that were still present many years later. And I know 4 cylinders are Alfa's hallmark, but I love the smooth and torquey nature of my inline 6.

[@kuseetha.]

2600 spider is one gorgeous car!

[@tenentedrogo286]

it's the other way round. six cylinders used to be alfa's hallmark until the 1960s when they were forced to focus on 4s by italian taxation rules. it's the same reason why Ferrari's original V12 used to be only 3.0L

[@anthonyfussell6221]

I had the later model in 1965 in Hong Kong . It was tbe best car i ever had . It looked absolutely great anf drove magnificently. I was priveleged .

[@roytrevisan3491]

Gorgeous car very well made video. THANK YOU. I am an Alfista I own 2, and like Jeremey Clarkson once famously said "you cannot consider yourself a petrol head until you own and Alfa". They are so unique and designed to honor the joy of driving, if you LIKE to drive buy an Alfa you will never regret it.

[@theneil007]

Just re-watched The Day of the Jackal. The sounds and sights of that Alfa touring Italy and France make it all the more worth while.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I am guessing that’ll an older movie?

[@AB-pl1ko]

@@WarriorsPhoto - Yes, it came out in 1973 and is one of the finest as well as most suspenseful political thrillers ever made. A prime example of 'how they don't make them like that anymore'.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@AB-pl1ko Gotcha and thank you.

[@camaroguy1969]

Very informative and well done video. Even if you are not looking to buy one, you cannot help but appreciate all of the details and Colin's passion for this little car. I just had no idea they were so expensive! Keep these videos coming Hagerty!

[@robertyu4313]

Hi Colin, i love your Giulietta. I see from your plate that the car is registered in Arizona, where I also reside. I am rebuilding my 71 Alfa Romeo Spider under the mentorship of a long-time Alfa expert. Our goal is to finish with a very nice driver.

[@tired261]

Nice surprise to see them doing an old Alfa - one of my favs! Would love to see a future buyer's guide on the long lived 115 series especially considering their popularity.

[@garagefabroart]

Beautiful car! I worked in the vintage Alfa Romeo parts business (ReOriginals) for 10 years and everything you said was dead on. I've been out of that business for about 6 years now and this was refreshing to see. Ciao!

[@craigyirush3492]

Really enjoying this series, especially the originality and superb condition of the cars.

[@JBsC6]

Nearly 60 years ago i remember my long gone dads long love affair beginning with owning this 1963 1300 Guiletta . I remember he bought it new from an oldsmobile dealer. Then off to a red 1967 duetto 1600 and then a 71 silver 1750 spider from besoke alfa dealerships. My love of alfa was forged with my father joy of owning and driving alfas,

[@ti1ion]

Wonderfully done, like all of the videos Colin has produced.

[@fc872e1]

Outstanding review of a breathtaking car. Nicely done, and many thanks for sharing yours with us

[@lukesimkins4628]

One of the most beautiful cars ever made. I have been looking one for years. Thanks for the video, I eagerly await the full buyer’s guide!

[@salmankhosa1]

There is a LHD one in Australia. I can post the link if you like.

[@lixloon]

Had one of these circa 1969, and it was a Veloce. It was the most beautiful car I've owned. With dual Weber DCOE's, Pirelli Cinturato's, aluminum engine, DOHC, it was a stimulating contrast to the much more common British sports cars of the era. Plus the Pininfarina badging on the body added sophistication that I didn't really appreciate back then.

[@davidraezer5937]

Absolutely beautiful. There are 2 types of drivers. Those who own Alfa’s and those who can’t wait to own another someday.

[@seancain7305]

Great video... I didn't know or forgot most of those details between 750 / 101 etc, thanks. I also didn't realise they'd increased in value so much, well & truly missed the boat there

[@JohnWiley22]

Very informative and excellent showcase of a very desirable but often overlooked car.

[@wakjob961]

"Rust-assured"... love it. That's all of central NY.

[@geoffmarsh7986]

Lucky man owning a valuable work of art that you can enjoy. Great video!

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Thank You for all the information in this video. I owned an Alfa Giulietta Spider in the late 60s and it is still my favorite of all I have owned since then. It was a normale. As I drove it for a while, I learned that the worst feture of my car, was the Lucas ignition. I loved driving it with the top-down, but did not think the soft top was very well designed. I was a poor college student when I purchased the Alfa, so the Veloce model was out of my price range, I still wish I could find a reasonably priced one to buy. Perhaps in another lifetime.

[@kuseetha.]

With the amount of details on this video, I guessed this was your car! Bella macchina

[@JohnnyTHolland]

Yes - I do feel the same way Monsieur. I agree it's one car I won't sell either (only had it 20 years though not 25 like you). Pininfarina's classic little 'humps' just behind the doors is what I like best.

[@onboro_alfa_SGL]

Thanks for the comprehensive explanation. I think Giulietta Spider is very attractive because of its classical beauty as well as performance and practicality in daily use. Unfortunately it is difficult to find in Japan.

[@tomblatch1594]

Great video! Well done

[@richardjones2468]

They are a superb car, way way better than the competior Porche 356 of the same era in every aspect you can name. Those that don`t know don`t realise the very high standard of engineering Alfas represent and the levels of ride, handling and build quality attained. This model and the later 105 series represent absolute automotive bargains. From the owners of two Ferraris the Alfas of this era are absolute steals in comparison - really just smaller but much cheaper versions with the same level of engineering, design and quality, less performance because of smaller engines but definitely not slow but the actual driving experience just as satisfying.

[@bobhoye5951]

I bought one as daily driver in 1964. Before this I had had a MGTF and a Healey 100 and my sister had a TR-3. So, I knew the Brit sports cars very well and going to Alfa was a "Night and Day" improvement. Handling on "B" roads was outstanding, the ride was much more comfortable, wind up side windows and of plenty room. Bought one as "collector" in 2005 and put in a "warm" 2 L engine, LSD and it was an outstanding car for touring on any road or on rallies. Got too old and had to sell it. Sigh

[@swanblake]

Such a beautiful car! Love it

[@paulrose6359]

My sister bought one almost exactly like this one, same color, in the late 60's that someone kept in great condition for $1,500 ! She hated the car because it was so small so I got to drive it a lot while she drove my VW bug. Not that fast but a great looking and fun car to drive around LA in the late 60's. Wish I stll had it.

[@kahmed7328]

Awesome video!

[@angi733]

Wow, very thorough, although can't help thinking the smart buy is a non original one that has been repaired nicely, never mind the absolute originality; then you drive and enjoy!!!

[@shankarbalan3813]

Superb review.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Gorgeous Alfa Colin...I'm enormously jealous! :)

[@marial8235]

Lovely video.❤

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

My Grandpa had one exactly like yours with red interior, he imported the car imself as "servicemen favor" on a military ship, exchanged it much later for a Citroën SM and instantly had regrets.

[@poco1174]

First ever sports car was a ‘58 Giulietta 750 Normale. Bought it in ‘73, sold it in ‘77. You’re right stupid as hell. I was out looking for a 356 when I tripped over this. $4500 for the rat 356 or $1900 for this beauty. In 50 years since, I can’t list everything I have owned including 6 Porsches and my current 2013 Boxster. I have never loved a car more than that Alfa.

[@edgarribeirodossantos9019]

Such a jewel! 👏👏👏👏❤💚

[@JBsC6]

Fun review

[@OppenChad]

Beautiful Car

[@nova-oy4qy]

Colin, huge improvement as a presenter over the last one. I'm not sure if its what I said last time or the fact you are driving a fun car that's your own. Anyhow.. Keep it up. You've worked hard at this one and it shows. You look at lot more relaxed. Which is great.

[@JustinSeara]

lol, whats wrong with Sam Smith?

[@hubertmantz1516]

Gorgeous 👍🏽

[@Anirossa]

"Built-in rust protection system" I will use that line from now on whenever someone is complaining my 88' BMW E34 is leaking oil, lmao

[@ronlynch7744]

That’s one great looking sports car. Mama Mia. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@Porsche996driver]

Alfas just have style.

[@worldhello1234]

@0:11 That doesn't change the fact that it is pretty expensive compared to many diserable Alfas out there like the longtail Alfa Romeo Duetto spider.

[@ParFive]

A white Giulietta with red leather interior was supposed to be my first car, but, alas, it never happened. It was $1500 back in 1967, and when I went back to the dealer with my father, the salesman said they had taken out for a test ride, and blew the engine. My father said, "Let's go!" Ugh.

[@rancosteel]

Featured in the film The Day of the Jackal.

[@nicolamatteogiani2964]

I love the way this video ends: "It's my car"... what else to add?

[@TahoeRealm]

Can you do one on the Bugeye Sprite? Those seem to be rising.

[@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb]

Loved those. Also Alpines

[@conceptalfa]

👍 👍 👍!!!

[@tenentedrogo286]

my favourite thing about this video is that it is his car

[@murderhill1947]

I had the '66 1600 Giulia back in 68-69. Never understood that it would become a valuable classic. I paid $1,500, sold it for a couple of hundred dollars. Floor was rusted out, the electronics was failing, I had broken the driver side window. I lost the second gear and had a new bronze shifter built from scratch. Replaced the convertible top. I painted the thing lime green. It looked like a stalk of celery. I miss it sometimes but it was a dog, looked great but it was a dog.

[@rileyberkowitz]

I would love to see a buyer's guide for a Lancia stratos if you can get your hands on one!

[@fencingboy101]

Pfp checks out lol

[@rileyberkowitz]

@@fencingboy101 I like this car way too much lmao

[@paulfuller8985]

This pretty little car was in the movie The Day of The Jackal .Sounds great in the film . Also I think Dustin Hoffman has one in The Graduate .

[@davebarron5939]

What happened to Sam Smith? No slam against Mr. Comer but I liked Smiths seemingly more "happy" attitude. Its like stereo vers monotone. Thanks guys.

[@jbacon1861]

That mat under the hood is not correct for a 750. That might be a 101 hood, which is able to accommodate the mat...

[@xbioman7882]

In 1969 my parents said I could live in the dorms at college if I wanted to go far away, or I could live at home and they would buy me a car. Being a SoCal buy, I took the car. My older brother had a Datsun 1600, and I wanted a sports car of some sort. My dad had a friend who was one of Craig Breedlove's mechanics on the Spirit of America land speed record. He had a '60 Spider Veloce that he had completely blue printed. He rebuilt the entire car, engine and suspension. He was willing to sell it to my dad for $2,000.00. My mom said I couldn't have a "race car", that I would probably kill myself. Every time I see one of these beautiful works of art I am reminded I came sooooo close.

[@vail4639]

Do a gtv6!

[@M1911jln]

Arizona plates, but it looks like that was shot in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

[@bonniekelly2250]

Actually he is driving along Lake Dr in Whitefish Bay, a suburb North of Milwaukee.

[@atatexan]

Your knowledge is impressive. Allow me to give you a challenge. Watch the movie “Day of the Jackal”. The assassin drives a white Alfa Romeo Sport. Bigger taillights from your video jumped out. What can you say about the car just from all the scenes from this very good movie filled with late 1960’s scenes of Europe, the cars, and aircraft.

[@bobbie1750]

Colin, Very nice presentation. just two nits to pick. 1.) Most would consider the 1900 Berlina as Alfa's first mass-produced automobile. 2.) No way I would call the heater adequate. Things didn't get livable heatwise until the 105 series.

[@cobracolin]

Hi Bob, thank you, much appreciated. As for the nits I agree the 1900 Berlina was Alfa's first real production car. But most, including Alfa Romeo, point to the Giulietta as their first mass-produced car. Witness this from Alfa Romeo's website: "It began with Sergio Pininfarina who designed the first mass-produced Alfa Romeo, the 1955 Giulietta Spider." As for the heater I said "they have a heater that actually works." And, they do! ;) Of course they work better in Northern California than Northern Wisconsin, but, compared to other sports cars of the day I've always found the Giulietta heaters (with real defrost ducting no less) to be far superior. Of course, admittedly, the bar is low- but I stand behind the "they work" statement. Thanks again for watching and hope to see you soon at an WAROC event!

[@haseencrollno1834]

Where is Tom charter?

[@admiralackbar4652]

Much better than 356...sexier, cooler and it's from Italy

[@pumapreto]

I envy you!

[@codyzellner]

We need footage of the Cobra already!

[@cobracolin]

Stay tuned 😁

[@sohistoriatriste9428]

Alfa veloz 🏁💀

[@mathiastb32]

Looks like a 50s model studebaker from the front grill. Matt

[@kamuelalee]

You can be rust-assured. LOL Still, a beautiful machine.

[@Coolbeans1492]

To think these were Italys answer to porsche along with lancia. Its a shame what happened to these brands bc they were more advanced than even the ferraris of the time. Lancias from the 50’s-70’s are even more so. To think you couldve bought a 356 or this and even an early 911 or alfa ss shows you just how mich more saturated the high end sports car market was in the day. More so than now bc the options are fewer and the obvious choice now is the 911. Cant hate on porsche for lasting this long. The sports cars back then were the true drivers cars of the era too much like todays market. The supercars were all luxury gt cars and later supercars were top speed monsters but were too compromising to be real drivers cars and td they are no different. Alfa needs to introduce a high end front mid engined sports car to re-enter this segment using its brilliant v6. Theyve been teasing one for years but it ended up as the maserati granturismo whos alfieri concept ended up as the ferrari roma. I hate how fiat has both saved and killed the italian car industry on so many levels. On the one hand had they not purchased ferrari lancia and alfa they would not exist today. Lancia itself is already dead. But at the same time they introduced a hierarchy which placed once proud brands like alfa into a lower tier class of car they were never a part of in the past.

[@batmanlives6456]

From the time where Alfa was king … Later they turned into aspirin Dissolving right before your eyes!!! Always brilliant engineering!!!

[@doolittlegeorge]

"tell the truth and shame the devil." Alfa Romeo *orders of magnitude* better than Ferrari.

[@noahbusker2674]

Old presenter please?

[@cobracolin]

I’m not old enough?

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[@Maksimnax]

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[@covidhoax7646]

Looks like a typical Italian shirt ox.

[@NoPrivateProperty]

better than a Porsche? don't let Spike Seinfeld hear that

[@racer67]

Very expensive go-cart

[@karabenomar]

Eyebrows below the eyes? Your car is upside down! Ask Richard Hammond for help

[@user-uu3qj7de6o]

not all accurate. Quarter light windows were installed on euro spec cars . Didn't watch it all

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[@tinmeister356]

Very cool...but I'll keep my '57 Porsche Speedster. With all due respect, there's a reason(s) they cost twice as much.

[@cobracolin]

Well, with all due respect reasonable men can disagree within reason, right? Lol. Don’t get me wrong I love 356 Speedsters, too. Had a great 356A for years. But the only reason they cost more is that they are a Porsche. In my opinion, of course. From an engineering perspective the Alfa wins. No comparison. Body construction? Alfa. Trim and interior appointments? Alfa. Exhaust note? Alfa. Production numbers? Alfa- as I recall 1,000+ more Speedsters were built than combined production of 750 and 101 chassis Giuliettas. But, the Speedster (again) is a Porsche so fellas like James Dean made them iconic and Jerry Seinfeld keep them in vogue today. And the Speedster looks like no other Porsche while a 750F kinda looks like a non-Veloce or any number of Giulia Spiders etc. But, considering that a great 750F can be had sub-$200k and a great 356 Super can be over $400k makes it even more interesting. All of this would be great fodder for a blind comparison test. It would be interesting to see what people who never experienced either would pick. You supply the 356 and I’ll supply the Alfa. Deal? 😁

[@jenseninterceptor1065]

Please bring back Sam Smith. I don't even watch these videos anymore.

[@allwinds3786]

Terrible job lighting, shooting with the light on the other side of the subject is a measure of the amateur.

[@smorg12]

Narrated by Jordan Peterson

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

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[@TheRottenCotten]

Those cars are a POS and I should know I’m the best mechanic on earth honestly

[@caribman10]

Overrated and overpriced as a "collector" car.

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