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1962 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA SPRINT ZAGATO "Coda Tonda Serial number: AR1012600136 Engine number: 00120 01724 Swiss registration Vehicle temporarily imported into the EU - Winner of the 1962 Coupe du Salon in the 1000/1300 category - Tour Auto 1980 winner - Ex Maurice Sausay and Jean Gonguet Zagato and Alfa Romeo are two legendary automotive names! The association of these two great geniuses gave birth to legendary vehicles. Stopped during the war, this collaboration resumed in the 50s with the 1900 and then the Giulietta. An exceptional base for the quality of its design, it enabled the greatest Italian coachbuilders to demonstrate the breadth of their genius. After a successful SVZ, Zagato presented the Sprint Zagato in 1960, the coachbuilder's response to Bertone's Sprint Spéciale. The Sprint Zagato is much sportier than its competitor. Weighing just 785 kg for around 115 hp, the Sprint Zagato was soon adopted by many drivers, who went from strength to strength, thanks in particular to its top speed of 200 km/h. This model was delivered new on 16/02/1962 by the Aix-les-Bains dealership to Jean Gonguet. An amateur racing driver, notably for AC Savoie, he took part in the Coupes du Salon in October 1962, winning the 1000/1300 cm3 class and a respectable eighth place overall. In April 1963, the car became the property of Bertrand Buisson, and he kept it until January 1964. That year, the car changed hands twice. In December 1964, the car was acquired by Monsieur Fernandez, who didn't sell it until July 1968. The car was then acquired by Bruno Celice, an enthusiast living in Paris, who enjoyed his beautiful Alfa-Romeo until April 1979. The car was then sold by Hervé Poulain in his famous Art et Automobile sale at the Palais des Congrès under lot 276. During this sale, the car became the property of Maurice Sausay. A great driver and VHC pioneer, Sausay took part in numerous events with this car. As efficient as ever, the SZ won the 1980 Tour Auto, then the same year the Mont Blanc Rally. In 1981, Jean Pierre Mondonnet acquired this car, and took part in numerous events with it, winning a respectable 3rd place in the 1984 VHC championship. At the end of 1985, the SZ was acquired by François Melcion, Historical Director of the Retromobile Show, who kept it until 1987. That year, it came into the possession of Jean Louis Balleret, a lawyer and lover of fine automobiles. He didn't sell it to Gérald Bugnon until 1993. Immediately after its purchase, Bugnon took part in the Cévenoles Retro rally, and the following year in the Tour Auto. During the Tour Auto, the car suffered a minor accident, but made it to the finish line. Immediately after the race, the restoration of the car was launched. The work was entrusted to the Galbiati workshops in Milan, and was completed by the end of 1995. With the restoration complete, the SZ was back on the rally circuit. In 1998, Gérald Bugnon met Jean Gonguet and presented the car to him. (see photograph). 45 years later, the first owner finds the beautiful car that helped him win the Coupe du Salon. In 2005, the engine was rebuilt and prepared in the Dieter Woyke workshops. In the same year, when the FIA passport was renewed, the running gear and rear axle were overhauled. In 2011, the car is returned to its original configuration, with the FIA equipment removed. The clutch and exhaust system were also overhauled. Today, the car is in generally good condition. The test drive revealed a pleasant car with good mechanical performance. Eligible for numerous events, this beautiful SZ is now just waiting for a new enthusiast. 1962 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA SPRINT ZAGATO "Coda Tonda Serial number: AR1012600136 Engine number: 00120 01724 Swiss registration Vehicle temporarily imported into the EU - Winner of the 1962 Coupe du Salon in the 1000/1300 category - Winner of the Tour Auto 1980 - Ex Maurice Sausay and Jean Gonguet Zagato and Alfa Romeo are two legendary names in motoring! The association of these two great geniuses gave birth to legendary vehicles. The collaboration was interrupted during the war, but resumed in the 1950s with the 1900 and then the Giulietta. The Giulietta was an exceptional car in terms of the quality of its design, allowing the greatest Italian coachbuilders to demonstrate the breadth of their genius. After a successful SVZ, in 1960 Zagato presented the Zagato Sprint, the coachbuilder's response to Bertone's Sprint Spéciale. The Sprint Zagato was much sportier than its competitor. Weighing just 785 kg and generating around 115 bhp, the Sprint Zagato was quickly adopted by many drivers,
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1962 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA SPRINT ZAGATO "Coda Tonda Serial number: AR1012600136 Engine number: 00120 01724 Swiss registration Vehicle temporarily imported into the EU - Winner of the 1962 Coupe du Salon in the 1000/1300 category - Tour Auto 1980 winner - Ex Maurice Sausay and Jean Gonguet Zagato and Alfa Romeo are two legendary automotive names! The association of these two great geniuses gave birth to legendary vehicles. Stopped during the war, this collaboration resumed in the 50s with the 1900 and then the Giulietta. An exceptional base for the quality of its design, it enabled the greatest Italian coachbuilders to demonstrate the breadth of their genius. After a successful SVZ, Zagato presented the Sprint Zagato in 1960, the coachbuilder's response to Bertone's Sprint Spéciale. The Sprint Zagato is much sportier than its competitor. Weighing just 785 kg for around 115 hp, the Sprint Zagato was soon adopted by many drivers, who went from strength to strength, thanks in particular to its top speed of 200 km/h. This model was delivered new on 16/02/1962 by the Aix-les-Bains dealership to Jean Gonguet. An amateur racing driver, notably for AC Savoie, he took part in the Coupes du Salon in October 1962, winning the 1000/1300 cm3 class and a respectable eighth place overall. In April 1963, the car became the property of Bertrand Buisson, and he kept it until January 1964. That year, the car changed hands twice. In December 1964, the car was acquired by Monsieur Fernandez, who didn't sell it until July 1968. The car was then acquired by Bruno Celice, an enthusiast living in Paris, who enjoyed his beautiful Alfa-Romeo until April 1979. The car was then sold by Hervé Poulain in his famous Art et Automobile sale at the Palais des Congrès under lot 276. During this sale, the car became the property of Maurice Sausay. A great driver and VHC pioneer, Sausay took part in numerous events with this car. As efficient as ever, the SZ won the 1980 Tour Auto, then the same year the Mont Blanc Rally. In 1981, Jean Pierre Mondonnet acquired this car, and took part in numerous events with it, winning a respectable 3rd place in the 1984 VHC championship. At the end of 1985, the SZ was acquired by François Melcion, Historical Director of the Retromobile Show, who kept it until 1987. That year, it came into the possession of Jean Louis Balleret, a lawyer and lover of fine automobiles. He didn't sell it to Gérald Bugnon until 1993. Immediately after its purchase, Bugnon took part in the Cévenoles Retro rally, and the following year in the Tour Auto. During the Tour Auto, the car suffered a minor accident, but made it to the finish line. Immediately after the race, the restoration of the car was launched. The work was entrusted to the Galbiati workshops in Milan, and was completed by the end of 1995. With the restoration complete, the SZ was back on the rally circuit. In 1998, Gérald Bugnon met Jean Gonguet and presented the car to him. (see photograph). 45 years later, the first owner finds the beautiful car that helped him win the Coupe du Salon. In 2005, the engine was rebuilt and prepared in the Dieter Woyke workshops. In the same year, when the FIA passport was renewed, the running gear and rear axle were overhauled. In 2011, the car is returned to its original configuration, with the FIA equipment removed. The clutch and exhaust system were also overhauled. Today, the car is in generally good condition. The test drive revealed a pleasant car with good mechanical performance. Eligible for numerous events, this beautiful SZ is now just waiting for a new enthusiast. 1962 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA SPRINT ZAGATO "Coda Tonda Serial number: AR1012600136 Engine number: 00120 01724 Swiss registration Vehicle temporarily imported into the EU - Winner of the 1962 Coupe du Salon in the 1000/1300 category - Winner of the Tour Auto 1980 - Ex Maurice Sausay and Jean Gonguet Zagato and Alfa Romeo are two legendary names in motoring! The association of these two great geniuses gave birth to legendary vehicles. The collaboration was interrupted during the war, but resumed in the 1950s with the 1900 and then the Giulietta. The Giulietta was an exceptional car in terms of the quality of its design, allowing the greatest Italian coachbuilders to demonstrate the breadth of their genius. After a successful SVZ, in 1960 Zagato presented the Zagato Sprint, the coachbuilder's response to Bertone's Sprint Spéciale. The Sprint Zagato was much sportier than its competitor. Weighing just 785 kg and generating around 115 bhp, the Sprint Zagato was quickly adopted by many drivers,
