Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300ti, 1969 р.в.

This Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300ti was produced on the 21st of October 1969 at Alfa Romeo’s iconic Portello factory near Milan. It left the factory finished in the elegant Blu Olandese, paired with panno grigio marezzato upholstery—a timeless and highly period-correct specification.Originally delivered to the Italian market, the last recorded owner in the original dossier is Severino Bertuzzi in 1975.Decades later, the current owner acquired the car from the father of his best friend and began a meticulous revival from 2019 onwards. Piece by piece, the Giulia was brought back to life—not as a restoration project stripped of its soul, but as a respectful recommissioning preserving its authentic patina.This Giulia has not lived a static collector’s life—it has been driven and proven. It completed long-distance journeys from Belgium to Denmark (2021) and twice to Italy (2022), demonstrating exactly what these cars were built for.In a remarkable full-circle moment, the current owner drove the car to Italy to surprise Severino Bertuzzi himself—the earliest known owner—reuniting him with the car on his own driveway. A story that perfectly embodies the emotional depth of classic Alfa Romeo ownership.The car was also featured in the 360° Denmark book by Frank Berben-Groesjfeld.Condition & InvestmentOver recent years, no expense has been spared in bringing this Giulia to a highly reliable and enjoyable driving condition. The goal was clear: mechanical excellence while preserving originality and character. The car is not cosmetically perfect, it has aged as a 56 year old lady does. A substantial file of invoices—totalling €12.145,60 — documents all the work that has been done.Mechanical work includes:Comprehensive regular maintenanceNew crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)New clutchNew brake cylinders, brake linings, brake pads, etc.Carburettor overhaul + fitting of fuel regulator with filterNew starter motor and alternatorNew exhaust systemKoni Touring shock absorbers, all suspension rubbersNew tyresAnd moreCosmetic refinements include:Correct 1300ti rear lightsOriginal three-spoke steering wheelNew carpets (excluding trunk)Reupholstered interior in correct styleFront sump guardFront 3-point seatbeltsAnd moreThe latest addition is a beautiful, period-correct Becker Monza radio, subtly upgraded with Bluetooth—offering modern usability while perfectly complementing the Giulia’s elegant interior.OwnershipThe current owner has brought the car to a level he set out to achieve. With other cars and motorcycles now taking priority, the time has come to pass this Giulia on to its next custodian.Accompanied by an extensive dossier:Alfa Romeo Certificato di OrigineTwo maintenance manualsAlfa Romeo branded car coverAll invoices and documentation under current ownershipDetailed maintenace timeline since 2019Fuel logbook of long-distance journeys since 2019Photographic archive of trips abroadCarpass, FiatChrysler certificate of homologation including Conformity plateAnd moreWhy this Giulia?At first glance, the Giulia’s design may appear simple—even boxy—but beneath it lies one of the most advanced saloon designs of its era. Its aerodynamic efficiency famously rivalled—and in some cases exceeded—that of contemporary sports cars.More importantly, the way it drives remains legendary.The steering is sharp and communicative, the chassis light and eager, and the 1300 engine rewards drivers who keep it on song—delivering a spirited and engaging experience that modern cars simply cannot replicate.This was Alfa Romeo’s vision of the sporting family saloon: a car equally at home on the daily commute as it was on a winding road or even a circuit.Final wordThis Giulia is not a garage queen—it is a proven, reliable, and characterful classic ready to be enjoyed from day one.“Ready to be driven all distances” is often overused, but here it is fully justified.To underline its reliability, the current owner is willing to deliver the car to its next owner within a 2,000 km radius of Belgium (at cost), behind the wheel. The proof of the Alfa is in the driving.Swaps with well taken care off classics are considered.