Blue Biscione: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI

This 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI is presented as a recently restored, rust-free example in ready-to-drive condition. Setting the listing language aside, the photos show a compact four-door with a clean, correct overall stance, a simple period-looking interior, and a generally tidy presentation. One detail matters more than it might seem—especially for a car now abroad: it still wears its original Italian black plates, which adds identity and historical credibility.

A quick note on the badge: TI stands for Turismo Internazionale and identifies the sportier specification within the Giulietta berlina range. Compared with the standard Berlina, the TI was typically the higher-performance version, with a more powerful tune of the 1.3-liter twin-cam engine, along with supporting changes aimed at a more spirited drive. Depending on year and market, this could include different carburetion and engine settings, a revised final-drive ratio, and chassis/braking details aligned with the TI’s intent. In practice, it was the Giulietta four-door meant for drivers who wanted something closer in feel to the coupe and spider, but in a practical body.

It is a shame the listing does not include engine-bay photos, because that is where you can often judge the quality of a restoration, the correctness of details, and the overall standard of finishing work—especially on a TI, where the “right” setup matters to collectors. On the other hand, there are useful shots of the trunk and cabin, which at least help support the “well cared for” narrative and show no obvious corrosion in the areas you would typically want to inspect. In short, a 1961 Giulietta TI is not “rare” because only a handful exist, but because it is less common to find one that looks properly sorted, ready to use, and still carrying a complete Italian identity. Find it for sale at $24,700 here in Orlando, FL.

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