Alfa Romeo Giulia 105 series (1962–1978) Price Guide

The 105-series is the Giulia that made Alfa Romeo’s name. Giugiaro’s Bertone coupe body, the alloy twin-cam engine, the five-speed gearbox, and all-disc brakes created a package that was faster, more sophisticated, and more beautiful than anything in its class. Over 200,000 coupes were built, and the chassis spawned saloons, spiders, the Zagato Junior Z, and the legendary lightweight GTA racers.

The Coupe Range

The 1963 Giulia Sprint GT was the starting point, with its distinctive stepped-front bonnet and 1.6-litre engine. The Sprint GT Veloce of 1966 added slightly more power and improved trim. The 1750 GTV of 1967 brought the most significant visual change — a smoothed nose with quad headlamps replacing the step-front — alongside the torquier 1779cc engine. The final 2000 GTV of 1971 added more power and a standard limited-slip differential. At the other end sat the GT Junior range, with 1.3 and 1.6-litre engines offering the same essential character at lower cost. The rare GTA — Alleggerita, meaning lightened — used aluminium body panels, magnesium engine components, and a twin-plug cylinder head for competition homologation. Genuine GTAs are extremely valuable; fakes are common and require expert verification.

What to Buy

The 1750 GTV and 2000 GTV are the most thrilling to drive. The GT 1300 Junior is the sweetest and most affordable. Early step-front Sprint GTs are the prettiest to many eyes. Alfaholics, Southwood, and Classic Alfa are among the most respected UK specialists. Buy on body condition above all else — a mechanically tired car with sound metalwork is a far better proposition than a rotten shell with a strong engine. Parts compatibility across the range is excellent, with engines, gearboxes, and suspension components widely interchangeable.

Rust

The 105 dissolves if not protected. Floors, sills, inner wings, the area around the front suspension turrets, boot floor, windscreen surround, and door bottoms all corrode. Certain panels on early cars are now very difficult to source. Repaired panels that look acceptable from three feet away can conceal serious structural compromise underneath. Always inspect on a ramp. The 105 coupe shares its platform with the Spider of the same era, and many mechanical parts interchange between the open and closed cars.