10 Greatest Alfa Romeos From the Iconic 105 Series

The Alfa Romeo 105 Series, built between 1962 and 1977, represents a defining chapter in the brand’s history. These cars balanced spirited engineering with accessible pricing. These coupes and sedans were rolling proof that daily drivers could still be soulful.

Here are the greatest hits from this unforgettable lineup.

Giulia Sprint GT Set the Standard Early

Debuting in 1963, the Sprint GT launched the 105 Series with unmistakable Bertone styling and balanced proportions. It borrowed mechanicals from the Giulia Berlina, including the 1.6-liter twin-cam and five-speed gearbox, wrapped in a coupe form that felt both poised and eager.

GTA Made Lightweight Racing Mainstream

Alfa didn’t just trim weight off the Giulia Sprint GT for fun. The 1965 GTA had serious intentions. Thin aluminum panels, magnesium parts, and high-compression tweaks made it lean and loud. Most owners sent theirs straight to Autodelta, where things got wilder. It became the go-to weapon in touring car racing across Europe.

GTAm Blurred Road and Race

Take a GTA, give it wider arches, a brawnier engine, and Bosch fuel injection, and you end up with something barely street-legal. That was the GTAm, based on the 1750 and 2000 GTV bones but with few compromises. It didn’t show up in huge numbers, but it became a track menace and an icon among Alfa’s purists.

Giulia GTV 1750 Balanced Performance With Civility

By 1967, Alfa wanted to grow up just a little, so it introduced the 1750 GTV, which kept the driving joy but added some polish. A torquier 1.8-liter engine made things easier in traffic, while revised suspension took the nervous edge off. Inside, everything looked more finished, but the enthusiasm was still intact.

GTV 2000 Closed the Series With Confidence

The 2000 GTV, arriving in 1971, became the final major update in the 105 coupe line. The 2.0-liter version of the Twin Cam delivered strong midrange performance, and the car gained larger brakes and wider wheels.

Duetto Spider Brought Style to the Masses

The Duetto Spider arrived in 1966 looking unlike anything else on the road. Pininfarina shaped its elegant “boat tail” and upright headlights into something unmistakable. It ran on the same lively twin-cam as the coupe, delivering plenty of personality. Not long after, Hollywood put the Spider in the spotlight and made it a cultural icon.

1750 Spider Veloce Added Refinement

Alfa took the Spider a step further with the 1750 Veloce. A larger engine and an updated interior made it more comfortable, yet the design still echoed the original’s curves. It wasn’t built for the racetrack, but it quickly found fans who preferred stretching its legs on winding highways and scenic routes.

Giulia Ti Super Showed Alfa’s Racing Ambition in a Sedan

Most people mistook the Giulia Ti Super for an ordinary family car. In reality, this was Alfa’s secret weapon: fewer frills, more bite. Extra power, less weight, and focused engineering set it apart from anything else in the lineup. Today, collectors chase the handful that survived, but its real legacy is the way it pushed Alfa into the motorsport spotlight.

Junior Zagato Brought Sharp Lines to the Family

Ercole Spada’s design for the Junior Zagato in 1969 ditched rounded panels in favor of angular ambition. Based on the Spider chassis, this coupe looked like nothing else in Alfa’s stable. With its lightweight body and responsive handling, it was more than just eye candy. It had real bite in the corners.

Giulia Super Was the Sleeper Hit

On the outside, the Giulia Super could’ve passed for an office car. But under that square shell lived a free-revving twin-cam engine and surprisingly advanced aerodynamics for a sedan. Add disc brakes all around and a comfortable cabin, and it quietly became one of Alfa’s most versatile and enduring models.

1300 GT Junior Made Performance Accessible

When Alfa launched this in 1966, it gave buyers a way to enjoy the 105 platform without breaking the bank. The 1.3-liter engine kept things lively. What really sold the car was how it looked and handled like its more expensive siblings, making it a favorite starter Alfa.

1600 Junior Struck a Middle Ground

The 1600 GT Junior landed as the practical choice for drivers who wanted more punch than the 1300 but didn’t need the full GTV package. Its 1.6-liter engine made daily runs feel a bit more effortless, yet it stayed affordable and approachable. For many, this version hit the sweet spot between spirited driving and sensible ownership.

1750 Berlina Brought Elegance to Practicality

Alfa built the 1750 Berlina for people who had to grow up but still wanted to enjoy their commute. It shared its engine and running gear with the GTV but had more restrained styling and space for briefcases or kids. It proved that sedans didn’t need to be sluggish or soulless.

2000 Berlina Refined the Executive Alfa

The final Berlina model gave the 105 Series a comfortable send-off in four-door form. The 2.0-liter twin-cam made it a cruiser, not a sprinter, and the interior moved toward refinement over flair. Though less talked about than the coupes, it served Alfa’s more mature audience with quiet confidence.

GT 1300 Junior Z Underscored Zagato’s Craftsmanship

The GT 1300 Junior Z stood apart from the rest of the 105 lineup with its crisp, angular bodywork and low-slung profile. Each car came out of the Zagato workshop with careful, individual attention—nothing mass-produced here. The limited run and bold design turned it into a cult favorite, capping off Alfa’s collaboration with Zagato in memorable style.