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    2 January 2018

    This half-rejuvinated Alfa is more special than it looks

    By Aaron LoftsAaron Lofts
    This unique little Alfa turns heads, no matter which side you see it from. (image credit: Survivor Car Australia)

    ​At a first glance, you’re probably wondering why restore only half of a car? But – you’re wrong.

    This amazing and rare 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ Coupe recently won the coveted ‘Best Preserved Vehicle Award’ at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy. This highly regarded classic car show began in 1929, featuring the best classics and exotics from Europe.

    • Now an award-winning preserved Survivor - proving the impossible is possible. (image credit: Survivor Car Australia) Now an award-winning preserved Survivor - proving the impossible is possible. (image credit: Survivor Car Australia)
    • You'd be forgiven if you thought only half the job was done. (image credit: Survivor Car Australia) You'd be forgiven if you thought only half the job was done. (image credit: Survivor Car Australia)
    • Many people couldn't believe the difference that reviving made to the original cars. (image credit: Survivor Car Australia) Many people couldn't believe the difference that reviving made to the original cars. (image credit: Survivor Car Australia)
    • Upon closer inspection, you can see the paint condition is poor. (image credit: Survivor Car Australia) Upon closer inspection, you can see the paint condition is poor. (image credit: Survivor Car Australia)

    The owner of this particular SZ Coupe is Corrado Lopresto, who found the car sitting neglected and decided to make something unique out of this rare and desirable Alfa Romeo. “I decided to work on only half the car, leaving the other half exactly as found, freezing everything in time – dust included.” The car has not been restored, but painstakingly revived to ensure that the car’s originality took priority over cosmetic appearance.

    The 50/50 appearance of the car visually shows the difference between barn-find and revived, and also proves that with elbow grease and precision care, preservation above restoration can yield amazing results. A worthy winner of ‘Best Preserved Vehicle’ and an amazing Italian Survivor.

    Source: Survivor Car Australia

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