1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Familiare Carrozzeria Giorgetti
110 hp, 1,570 cc twin overhead cam four-cylinder engine, twin DCOE 45mm Weber carbs, five-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension, solid axle rear suspension with trailing lower radius arms, coil springs, and anti-roll bar, and four-wheel disc brakes, sitting on a 98.8 inch wheelbase. By comparison, the rival BMW 2002 made use of four-speed, 13-inch wheels and rear drum brakes.
This 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Giardinetta is a rare, semi-artisanal station wagon “Sportwagon” of the popular Giulia sedan, built by independent coachbuilders, Colli, Grazia, Giorgetti and Introzzi for utility, including special conversions for the Polizia Stradale (highway patrol) These models featured the Giulia Super’s high revving 1.6L twin-cam engine and classic styling but with extended rooflines, creating a practical, stylish & stylish service vehicle. These sport wagons were produced in very limited numbers.
They were all coach-built, not mass produced, so each wagon produced is unique. A low (for the era) 0.34 coefficient of drag during development helped designers to reach an aerodynamic shape that worked particularly well.
Hundreds were also converted as service wagons after police duty, retaining their original police instrumentation in some cases.
Due to their handcrafted nature and limited production, they are highly sought-after collector’s items today, often restored by enthusiasts & specialist workshops.
Approximate production numbers:
Carrozzeria Colli: Produced around 160 units, which were officially recorded in Alfa Romeo archives as “Giardinetta”.
Carrozzeria Giorgetti: Built approximately 400 “Giardinettas” or “Familiares,” including 324 specifically for the Italian Polizia Stradale (highway patrol).
Carrozzeria Grazia: Accounted for around 90 units.
Carrozzeria Introzzi: Produced about 80 units.
Carrozzeria Marazzi: Built approximately 70 units.
The total production across all coachbuilders for the Giulia wagon was likely in the hundreds, making any single example extremely rare today. I read the rules before posting.
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Familiare
