Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT/GTV
Giorgetto Giugiaro's crisp, perfectly proportioned coupe — one of the most influential and imitated sports car designs of the 1960s.
Built on the well-regarded Giulia sedan's platform and mechanicals, the Sprint GT wrapped genuinely capable underpinnings in bodywork designed by a 25-year-old Giorgetto Giugiaro at Bertone — a design so clean and well-resolved that its basic proportions influenced coupe design for a generation afterward. The combination of a free-revving twin-cam engine, all-independent suspension, and disc brakes made it a genuinely serious sports coupe, not just a pretty shape over ordinary mechanicals.
History
Introduced in 1963, the Sprint GT paired Alfa's twin-cam four-cylinder — an engine family with genuine racing pedigree — with Giugiaro's tightly resolved coupe bodywork, built by Bertone. The result balanced everyday usability with genuine sporting intent in a way few rivals matched at the price.
The GTV (Gran Turismo Veloce) name arrived with the 1750-engined cars in 1967, bringing a larger engine and detail refinements while retaining the same fundamental Giugiaro-designed shape that had already proven itself.
The 2000 GTV (1971–76) was the final and most powerful evolution, with a 2.0-liter engine and updated trim, before the model was replaced by the Alfetta GT — closing out a production run of well over a decade built on essentially the same brilliant original design.
Notable Versions
Giulia Sprint GT (1963–66)
The original 1600-engined cars with Giugiaro's purest, earliest interpretation of the design.
1750 GTV (1967–71)
Larger engine, revised front and rear styling details, the version that introduced the "GTV" name.
2000 GTV (1971–76)
The final and most powerful version, with the largest engine and most complete equipment of the series.
What to Look for When Buying
Key inspection points from experienced collectors.
Rust is the single biggest concern on any Alfa of this era
Floor pans, sills, front fenders, and the rear wheel arches all rust extensively — a thorough, specialist inspection is essential before buying.
Verify twin-cam engine condition and timing chain service history
A generally robust engine when maintained, but timing chain and tensioner issues are common on neglected examples — confirm recent service.
Check for period-correct trim and badging matching the claimed model year
Given the model's long production run and multiple engine/trim updates, confirm what you're actually looking at against known specifications.
Inspect the Weber carburetor setup for correct tuning
Twin Weber carbs need periodic synchronization — poor running is often a tuning issue rather than a mechanical fault.
Parts availability is good relative to other Italian classics
A strong enthusiast and specialist network exists, but genuine Alfa parts still command a premium over generic equivalents.
Quick Specs
- Engine
- 1.6L–2.0L DOHC I4 (twin-cam)
- Horsepower
- 106 hp (1600) – 132 hp (2000 GTV)
- Wheelbase
- 92.5 in
- Weight
- approx. 2,200–2,350 lbs
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- 0–60 (2000 GTV)
- approx. 9 seconds
Market Price Guide
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