[{"id": 4524879, "authorName": "shakingthrough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakingthrough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you BaT for my Friday Giulia fix. This looks like another nice one, and fairly early in the Giulia sedan model run as well, My records show that 1964 was the first year for the 1300, and I believe the 105.06 was the only model with the 4-speed. Should be a blast to drive and would love to see a video. GLWTA.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1589591737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4524938, "authorName": "mrdeezy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrdeezy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know I am not supposed to put links in the comments section but this little video made me love the Giulia.\r\nhttps://youtu.be/ienTXY_DF5s", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1589593560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525004, "authorName": "fiatman71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatman71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the instrument panel in these.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1589595596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525151, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to BAT Seller!\n\nGreat start!\n\nI would be bidding to win if I didn\u2019t have one already.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1589600896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525234, "authorName": "912Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/912porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Giulia! Who knows how to get this to the USA? I think shipping by sea to the east coast then trucking to west coast would work. I have been told to budget about $5,000 to $6,000 for a 20k car. Anyone care to provide insight?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589605282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525297, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@912Porsche\r\nContact Marlog Cy in Roosendaal ( close to Rotterdam harbor) This is what they do for a living, nice and efficient people. I used their services a couple of times across the Atlantic and across the Mediterranean. \r\nwww. Marlog-car-handling.com", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589612751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525416, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@912Porsche thank you fr yr nice comment! Regarding shipping I will assist the highest bidder with making the right shipping arrangement. As @skidcar mentioned Marlog is one of the potential shippers doing a lot of Trans Atlantic shippings both East Coast and West Coast.\r\n\r\nFor all potential bidders please use the contact seller button if you want shipping quotes. Ball park to East Coast based on a shared container guestimates 1,295 euro (including port handling). Add insurance, handling costs state side and import duties). This can vary but gives you an idea. \r\n\r\nPlease ask questions about the car, its condition etc? I will upload a cold start and driving video soon\r\n\r\nEnjoy yr weekend!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589631388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525631, "authorName": "texasew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@912 Porsche I was the high bidder on a 1974 Faggio Giulia several weeks ago and Im in the process of arranging shipping thru Marlog to Galveston Texas. Prices seem in line with what the seller is reporting. At the suggestion of the Marlog rep, I have hired a US Customs Broker to represent me on the American side of the transaction, although I have been told you can do it yourself. Its a bit overwhelming at first, but Marlog and my seller have been great to work with. So far, all Im waiting on is a companion car for the shared container out of Roosendaal. Would love to have you join me!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1589636892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525680, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@912Porsche I used to be in the import business half a lifetime ago but not with cars but the same principles apply.the bid from the carrier should include roll on, roll off , port fees, the actual transport and loading and what ever they charge for the coordination. When you get the car to the US, there will be a custom clearance process. Its not terribly difficult but the first time you do anything takes time and learning curve so paying a broker make sense if you are a busy working person. The government will charge a 2% import duty tax. As its a 1964, I would not think there is any need for emissions tags, tests statements\r\n\r\nYour mileage may vary, objects in mirror are larger than they appear", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589638185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525828, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shakingthrough\r\n\r\nYou are right, this was firstly produced in 1964. Technically a Giulia 101 in a 105 body. Body with the earlier door hinges like the TI Super. I think this was the first 105 Sedan with floor shift.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589641630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525835, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've uploaded a cold start and driving video. Let me know if you want to see more?\r\n@bringatrailer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589641686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4526084, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A new video has been added by the seller.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589646372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4526477, "authorName": "FLUC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fluc/", "bidAmount": 1300, "content": "$1,300 bid placed by FLUC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589655761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4526501, "authorName": "Bertoni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bertoni/", "bidAmount": 6400, "content": "$6,400 bid placed by Bertoni", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589656329, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4527842, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@912_Porsche Here's a link on importing cars from the Alfabb forum. You will find stories/case histories of successes and things to be avoided\r\n\r\nhttps://www.alfabb.com/forums/importing-shipping-and-transporting.218/\r\n\r\nhope it helps", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589727668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4530961, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve got a few requests for shipping to the West Coast. Ball park for West Coast based on shared container is about 1,675 euro including handling costs to both LA and Oackland. Add handling in US port plus import duties. \r\n\r\nPlease let me know if you have additional questions. I will assist the winning bidder in sourcing the right shipping arrangement.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589826560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4531134, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve got a question about what I\u2019ve done to the car when I bought it. Well, the Italian previous paintjob needed some polish treatment. The body was really nice, great door gaps and above all: no rust! I\u2019ve disassembled all hardware from the body including windows. From this basis I\u2019ve performed a polish job in different stages and until I was satisfied with the result. Meanwhile all hardware was cleaned and if necessary replaced. During this process I also removed door panels and again no signs of rust, all very original. Added Valvoline Tectyl as preventive rust protection, this is amber colored (please note that this is NOT rust). After thoroughly cleaning and polishing the body was carefully reassembled. Technically everything needed was done by me resulting in a car which looks like coming straight out of a sixties movie in its hometown Brescia. And yes, I am a purist so keen on all the details ? Please ask questions?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589827300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4531569, "authorName": "JBQuick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbquick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Noticed the absence of the reverse lamp on the taillamp cluster. That's a new one for me. Ultra nice car by the way, that speedo is to die for.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589829820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4532401, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JBQuick Sharp eye! This is the only Giulia Sedan with the taillights lenses without the reverse lamp. Also note the absence of the overriders (TI Super alike) on its chrome steel bumpers. These details are very specific to this model, together with black dashboard (in contrary to other models with rectangular speedo having the dash in body color)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589833819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4532697, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New photos have been added by the seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589835118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4532846, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Found an original brochure of the Giulia 1300 lately which comes with the car. Obviously in French. Also a pic attached of an insurance document in 1999 when it resided in Brescia, Lombardy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589835810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4534861, "authorName": "Italclassic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@912Porsche\n\nYou had a few answers to your questions about shipping, all good advice but this one hasn\u00b4t been addressed,I think: \n\n\"I think shipping by sea to the east coast then trucking to west coast would work. I have been told to budget about $5,000 to $6,000 for a 20k car. \"\n\nIf you ship direct to West Coast (SD, Huaneme, Portland are available form Benelux region), it should only cost $500 more than shipping to East Coast. Trucking across USA will cost way more (believe $1/mile is typical?). A car like this is fine Ro-Ro (get insurance at about 0,5% of declared value) and handling costs in any US port, east or west, is pretty much the same. \n\n@austin_alfa is correct, you can do the process of import yourself, but much better to have a local import agent do this for you. Total cost of agent, US customs and clearnce are about 5% of the value of the car. \n\nYou should be able to get the car to CA port for less than $2500 RoRo, plus your 5% of value to pay in US.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1589876480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4534865, "authorName": "912Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/912porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@italclassic thank you for your comments. I appreciate it. I can do RoRo to Seattle area which is the best way to do it. Thanks again for your insight on this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589876786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4544793, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JBQuick Have you also noticed the quarter window openers compared to the later types (pic 111/112)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590011665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4544872, "authorName": "JCDK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcdk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely, very early original car, including the very sought after \" square\" window trim. Also the perfect candidate to do a period Ti-Super replica!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590012758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4546922, "authorName": "Jetz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this a matching numbers car? and is it the 1570cc inline 4 cylinder. thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590072744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4548356, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jetz This is a matching numbers Giulia 1300 (tipo 105.06). First year of production with its original rebuild 1300 engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590085610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4548630, "authorName": "John_in_T.O.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_t.o.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder what the original seat color and material were. Any way to tell?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590086695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4548688, "authorName": "Watry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hadn't appreciated til now this is a 105.06 Giulia 1300 Berlina, rarest of the rare. Cool.\r\nA note to Alfa Archive will produce original build and sale date to whatever country, and original color and seats. Used to be free, now costs a pretty penny.\r\nAndrew", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1590086928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4548717, "authorName": "Watry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those not schooled in Giulia sedans, there are a ton of variants, all of which looks basically the same. For you US buyers, we got only Giulia TI and Giulia Super here new, both 1600, from 1964ish to 1967ish, though some sat and were sold new later. There are 15-20 specific models, some with only minor differences. Read up on a couple sticky threads on the AlfaBB sedan forum, or go to berlinaregister.com where I expound at probably too much length.\nAndrew", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1590087077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4548853, "authorName": "John_in_T.O.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_t.o.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, @Watry. \nCarburated version must have a nice induction sound to it when dipping into the throttle at higher rpms. What a cool little car. Nice ones are in a class of their own and their selling price reflects this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590087766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4548886, "authorName": "John_in_T.O.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_t.o.-user/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by John_in_T.O.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590087829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4548987, "authorName": "Watry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've said it here plenty: I've been driving a Giulia sedan and/or a Berlina since 1977, every dang day. Such great cars. I pretty much never see another car on the road I'd rather be in. I bought an acqua di fonte 1300 TI in Boston and drove it home to Berkeley. Not a model or color that was offered in the US; so many people remarked on what a sweet little car, which it was. So's this one.\r\nAndrew", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1590088141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4549147, "authorName": "John_in_T.O.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_t.o.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Watry\r\n@RobertBabeliowsky\r\nHelp me out. What is that \"Bloster\" thing under the steering wheel. Is the steering wheel removable?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590088997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4549597, "authorName": "Watry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's an aftermarket steering lock. Early Giulias had the ignition on the dash, so no steering lock. With the Super in 1965 they got locking steering, but this car is before that. And this looks more substantial than the little plunger in the ignition switch lock.\r\nAndrew", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1590091098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4550594, "authorName": "Biobat2011", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biobat2011/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Biobat2011", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590095362, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4550897, "authorName": "John_in_T.O.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_t.o.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s ingenious. For when you gotta jump out quick and make that fresh bread delivery to the best deli in town.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590097146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4551589, "authorName": "JBQuick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbquick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the perfect platform for a Ti Super replica\r\nas the body is mostly done however I think the rare Ti Supers were built with Ti 1600 chassis with the quad headlamps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590101562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4552684, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JBQuick Thank you for the nice comment. Indeed the perfect platform for a TI Super platform. As you can see on pic 202 all Giulia bodies were prepared for quad headlamps.\r\nLater Giulia's had different door hinges and some other differences.\r\n\r\nIt seems that @Watry is quite knowledgable on these cars. Thanks also for your contribution on this auction.\r\n\r\nHappy bidding to all! Please ask questions prior to the auction ending, either via comments or via the contact seller button. I've seen a lot of Giulia's and this one is a really nice and honest one, either for the purist or for the modifier ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590128332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4552867, "authorName": "Italclassic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RobertBabeiowsky I think you\u00b4ll find @Watry is the main authority on these cars in the US, so \"quite knowledgable\" indeed.\n\nThe Giulia 1300 is a curiosity, quite rare because it was the base model, with some cost cutting items that now make it unusual but which in its day marked you out as the guy who couldn\u00b4t stretch to a 1300Ti. \n\n@JBQuick Ideal donor for a TI Super would be a 1963 TI (TI Super had grill air intakes fitted instead of the inner headlights among other things) preferably not in good original condition. These days, to build tributes and hotrods, better start with a car that needs a complete rebuild, rather than a good survivor, maybe valuing heritage over budget.\n\nBy that standard, this car is too nice and unusual to modify. Hope it finds a good home so GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590149246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4553187, "authorName": "zsyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zsyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So many amazing little details on this little Ti. Quite the Gem.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590155001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4553591, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RobertBabeliowsky Couple other interesting cars in your barn. Any chance we\u2019ll see those here someday?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590160448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4553621, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haha @RogerD This is my first car on BaT, will see how this auction progresses. It\u2019s been fun so far. Fantastic medium, I really like it. So, if this will work out more to come ?\r\n\r\nCmon guys, bid with confidence on this time capsule or potential TI Super candidate", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590160813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4553672, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty, I have to believe we are quite far from the reserve, but you never know where it ends until it ends...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590161420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4553849, "authorName": "John_in_T.O.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_t.o.-user/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by John_in_T.O.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590163814, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4553858, "authorName": "John_in_T.O.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_t.o.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have visions of me taking my 12 year old daughter to school every day in this car with a hot cafe latte in between my legs.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1590163895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4553891, "authorName": "timboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timboy/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by timboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590164291, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4553896, "authorName": "Biobat2011", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biobat2011/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Biobat2011", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590164349, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4553900, "authorName": "timboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timboy/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by timboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590164383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4554108, "authorName": "Biobat2011", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biobat2011/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Biobat2011", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590167232, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4554157, "authorName": "JBQuick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbquick/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by JBQuick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590167915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4554203, "authorName": "Biobat2011", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biobat2011/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Biobat2011", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590168506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4554206, "authorName": "GaryB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As another enthusiastic Giulia Super owner, I think it would be a shame for someone to turn such a lovely, early, and rare Giulia, regardless of its base-level specification, into a TI Super wannabe/tribute. This car should stay like it is now, as it left the factory. Wish I was in a position to be a bidder.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590168605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4554441, "authorName": "Watry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Because the cars are essentially similar, my advice is buy the best one you can find in your budget, regardless of the particular spec. It's easy to make it what you want in terms of engine, tires, suspension, etc. Much harder to deal with rust, crash damage, trashed interior, etc., just to get a first-series 1600 Super rather than some other model.\n\nThat said, I don't like to see them all turn into \"LA hotrods\" with 2000s, 15\" GTA wheels, slammed appearance, etc. To me not every car has to be a rocketship or canyon-carver and in the spec this car is, for instance, it will be great fun. Skinny tires, light steering, man will you be able to feel the road. I have 165-15 on my Super on magnesium wheels, a good ZF steering box, and there's no beating it.\nAndrew", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1590170293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4554603, "authorName": "Tetus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tetus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is almost at my limit, but I'm hanging tough for now. Would love to bring this car to Spain for a couple of years before taking her home with me to Seattle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590171096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4554690, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GaryB long time no chat. My Berlina is \u201calmost done.\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590171623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4554739, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Final hours before auction closing. It has been fun until now. Nice comments, different opinions but again that\u2019s the good thing about BaT.\r\n\r\nAs @Watry mentioned the body is most important on these cars. Personally I like the early cars with the old dash and interior more, being picky on the details.\r\n\r\nI am into Alfa\u2019s for quite a long time, have raced them, maintained them and owned a lot of them. \r\n\r\nAs for this car I think the upside is:\r\n-clean and honest body, paintjob end of the nineties (car is in The Netherlands) since 2002. \r\n-paint is thin\r\n-retains its original interior (shows wear)\r\n-spotwelds in place\r\n-no evidence of welding\r\n- engine rebuild\r\n-nice gaps\r\n\r\nDownside (not for the purist):\r\n-lack of Alfaholics lowered springs\r\n-lack of GTA alike wheels\r\n-lack of wider tires\r\nJust kidding, but these items are widely available and up to the new owner.\r\n\r\nHappy bidding! Bid with confidence", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590171876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555014, "authorName": "timboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timboy/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by timboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590173629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555721, "authorName": "Biobat2011", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biobat2011/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Biobat2011", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4556128, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did everyone knock off early for the holiday weekend?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556136, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haven\u2019t got the 2 minute warning yet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556173, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad there isn't more interest. It's a nice, honest Giulia.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556181, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad it is so far away.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556186, "authorName": "tlefebvre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlefebvre/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by tlefebvre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4556188, "authorName": "DVmechanics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dvmechanics/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by DVmechanics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179398, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4556189, "authorName": "timboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timboy/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by timboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4556195, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe I spoke too soon?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590179441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556197, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's about time y'all showed up", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590179455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556203, "authorName": "tlefebvre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlefebvre/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by tlefebvre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4556207, "authorName": "DVmechanics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dvmechanics/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by DVmechanics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4556212, "authorName": "tlefebvre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlefebvre/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by tlefebvre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179517, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4556225, "authorName": "DVmechanics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dvmechanics/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by DVmechanics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179631, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4556246, "authorName": "tlefebvre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlefebvre/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by tlefebvre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179747, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4556261, "authorName": "tlefebvre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlefebvre/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/22/20 for $18,500 to tlefebvre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179868, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4556264, "authorName": "tlefebvre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlefebvre/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah!!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1590179883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556265, "authorName": "DVmechanics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dvmechanics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats :) Cool car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1590179890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556266, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556271, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whew nice buy. Hope the seller comes back with those Lancias.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590179910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556273, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good buy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556272, "authorName": "tlefebvre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlefebvre/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks DVmechanics, was debating between this one and a 2002 but glad I got this one :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590179911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556267, "authorName": "Italclassic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590179919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556276, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's getting it done!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556278, "authorName": "tlefebvre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlefebvre/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone, can't wait to get it :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590179951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556282, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were's it heading?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556285, "authorName": "DVmechanics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dvmechanics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2002? Boooooring ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590179992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556288, "authorName": "tlefebvre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlefebvre/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "California, Bay Area ar1950 :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1590179996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556287, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tlefebvre - You scored!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590179996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556428, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tlefebvre congrats on this beauty!\r\n\r\nA big thank you to all commenters and bidders! Was great fun for me being a BaT rookie ?\r\n\r\nMore to come! Stay tuned!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590180859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556431, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought this awesome and highly original car was very well bought, even if you add shipping costs to the US (hypothetically if it does not stay in Europe). It is delightfully done with a keen eye for originality so you don\u2019t find them like that easily. Congrats to the buyer, sorry to all of those that snoozed on it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590180878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556540, "authorName": "pinshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Score, can t wait to see it running around sf area. super cool", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590181435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556721, "authorName": "texasew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a container in Roosendaal with a 1974 Super (headed to Galveston) that is waiting for a companion to make two before sailing. The more the merrier!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590182573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4558098, "authorName": "Italclassic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tetus If you are looking for a Giulia and are in Spain, they are rare but do exist. Portugal is also a good source. Here\u00b4s a buyer\u00b4s guide to help you in the search.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.italclassic.com/en/alfa-romeo-buyers-guides/105-115-sedan-berlina-buyers-guide/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590217521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5352215, "authorName": "RobertBabeliowsky (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbabeliowsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone - just listed my 2nd Giulia which I own since 1986. It is a \u201868-105.85 1600S, #183 of 2,212 produced. They are only original once \ud83d\ude09\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-alfa-romeo-giulia-1600s/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605859940, "type": "comment"}]