Wolf and Mare has recently listed a beautiful 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster on behalf of its owner. The gentleman selling this car has owned it for 50 years, restored it 30 years ago and kept it in stunning condition for decades. Finished in Aquamarine Blue over tan, it’s a stunningly beautiful example of an iconic Porsche worthy of inclusion in any collection. If I could buy it, I would — without hesitation. It’s well out of my reach, but is there a car that’s just as cool as a Speedster, but available at an affordable price? Today’s Good Find Friday car, a 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider might be the answer.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider, built from 1962 to 1966, was a revised and upgraded version of the earlier Giulietta Spider, introduced in 1955. Both models shared a steel unibody platform and were designed by Pininfarina, retaining the original’s compact proportions and clean, flowing lines. While the bodywork was nearly identical, the Giulia Spider introduced several mechanical and performance enhancements.

Most notably, it featured a 1,570 cc twin-cam inline-four engine, an enlargement of the Giulietta’s 1,290 cc unit. Constructed from aluminum with hemispherical combustion chambers, the engine was advanced for its time. In standard form, it produced 91 horsepower (SAE), while the high-performance Veloce version, equipped with twin Weber 40DCOE carburetors, higher compression, and revised cams, delivered 112 horsepower. A 5-speed manual gearbox with a floor-mounted shifter came standard, offering close ratios and synchromesh on all gears. The suspension system consisted of independent front double wishbones with coil springs and a live rear axle with trailing arms and coil springs. Drum brakes were fitted initially, with front disc brakes added during the 1964 model year.

The Giulia Spider offered improved performance and driving refinement over its predecessor. With a curb weight of approximately 2,100 pounds, it achieved 0–60 mph acceleration in about 11 seconds in Veloce specification and had a top speed of roughly 115 mph. The engine was noted for its smooth power delivery and high-revving nature, with peak power arriving above 6,000 rpm. Steering was manual and rack-and-pinion, providing good feedback and control, while the suspension delivered predictable, well-balanced handling.

The car’s dimensions remained compact, with a wheelbase of 2,250 mm (88.6 inches), aiding agility in tight corners. Inside, the Giulia Spider featured a functional cockpit with a steel dashboard, clear Jaeger instrumentation, and leatherette upholstery. Unlike the Giulietta, the Giulia could be identified by a central hood bulge required to clear the taller engine block and badging that read “1600.”

Today’s good find Friday car is a 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider listed on Facebook Marketplace in Lancaster, PA with a list price of $49,500.

The car is finished in a medium blue paint finish with a black vinyl interior and blue carpets and color-matched dashboard. Exterior features include chrome bumpers, side mirror, round headlights, a hood bulge, Pininfarina badges, chrome windscreen, distinctive Alfa Romeo triangle grill and rare Pininfarina hard top.

The paintwork appears to be very nice based on the photos, with a good gloss and decent good panel gaps. The brightwork looks good with no tarnish or pitting, though the photos are from a distance away.

The black vinyl seats appear to be in good condition with no tears, and the blue carpets also appear good. A three-spoke steering wheel with black rim and horn button replaces the more elegant version seen on the Giulietta and sits in front of a trio of gauges including a speedometer, tachometer, and combination indicator. The gauges exhibit some typical clouding with age, but are legible.

A stereo is mounted in the center of the dash and the dash coaming appears to be in good condition. The interior trim is similarly in good condition and the cockpit overall looks like a nice place to be.

No engine photo is included, but the car’s Normale engine is said to be mounted with Veloce-spec tuned dual Weber carburetors. The engine should be making close to 130hp with this engine upgrade. A 5-speed transmission spins a driveshaft connected to a rear differential. No chassis photos are included to determine the status of the undercarriage.

Being a 1962 year Giulia, the car would have four-wheel drum brakes, same as the contemporary Porsche 356 of the time. The car’s ventilated steel wheels and Alfa Romeo branded hubcaps appear to be in good condition.

A rare optional Pininfarina hard top is included with the car. According to the experts on AlfaBB, most hard tops were dealer installed in the USA and came in limited colors or primer for color matching. Very few were said to have been ordered and delivered to the United States with a hard top fitted.

The average price of an Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider is around $54,000 according to Classic.com. Of course, that is an aggregate across all conditions and years over the last 5 years or so.

What I find interesting is that not a single blue car was sold at public auction in the last couple of years. This is a particularly pretty blue (possibly Blu Notte?) and I feel the color could add a good bit to the car’s value.

Considering the rare hard top is included, I’d say the seller’s asking price is rather sensible for this car. Prices have dipped for these Alfas pretty significantly over the last year (like many cars), with values for #3 good condition cars dipping back to pre-pandemic pricing. Were the car an original Veloce model, it would bring significantly more money.

$50,000 can buy a lot of car, but in terms of classics that can compete with the performance, style and panache of a Porsche Speedster yet not break the bank, The Alfa Romeo Giulietta/Giulia has always been at the top of my list. Occasionally you find one at a very tempting price, and this car is one of those examples.

I wish I had the spare cash to acquire it, but sadly (fortunately?) I don’t. My 6’ 4” frame precludes me from looking anything but ridiculous in a cool little car like this, anyway. I’d likely fit better in an Alfa Romeo 2600, but they’re twice the price for a car in similar condition.

Have a great weekend, everyone.

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