Alfa Romeo, Giulia Little Known Facts

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The Giulia was named after Julia, daughter of Giovanni Agnelli's sister.
It was the first car to wear the Alfetta badge on its grille.
The 105 series Giulia had an air-cooled V6 engine in some countries, specifically for the US market.
A limited number of Giulias were exported to the United States from 1955-1960.
In South Africa, the Giulia was marketed as a sporty car and was popular among racing enthusiasts.
Alfa Romeo produced over 50,000 Giulias in total during its production run.
The Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde (QV) was originally called the "Giulia Sprint" when introduced at the 1965 London Motor Show.
In a 1961 magazine test, the Giulia Sprint GTA was reportedly able to reach speeds of up to 150 mph (241 kph).
A rare and highly collectible variant is the Giulia TI (T.I.) that features a unique engine cover, exhaust system, and interior trim.
The Giulia has been featured in several films, including "The Italian Job" (2003) where it was driven by one of the thieves played by Tcheky Karyo's character.
The Alfa Romeo Museum in Milan features a 1961 Giulia Sprint Speciale as part of its collection.
A limited number of Giulias were produced with the option of a removable hardtop, specifically designed for the US market.
In Japan, the Giulia was initially marketed under the Alfasud name but later became known simply as the "Giulia".
The Giulia TI was the first Alfa Romeo model to feature a disc brake as standard equipment.
A 1960 Giulia Spider (Duetto) won Best in Class at the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, further solidifying its reputation among collectors and enthusiasts.
The Giulia's engine was originally designed by Orazio Satta Puliga but it evolved into a more advanced unit due to the contributions of several other engineers within Alfa Romeo.
In some countries, such as Argentina and Uruguay, the Giulia remained popular well beyond its initial production run in Europe.
An example of a rare, unrestored 1964 Giulia Sprint GTA sold at auction for $275,000 in 2019.
Alfa Romeo released an homage model to celebrate the Giulia's 60th anniversary – although it used the same name, it was actually based on the Giulietta platform rather than the original Giulia design.
A limited edition, coach-built variant of the Giulia was produced for a prominent customer, featuring unique styling and trim details.