It's a Cyprus registered 1973 model Giulia Super 1600. It's one of the last of the second series cars before the face lifted version was launched. This car was owned by three people prior to me, one of which I nearly ran over as he jumped out in the road, hands waving and clearly in an excited mode... Excited to see 'his' car after selling it and regretting it ever since.. It's then that I realised how this boxy little car affects people who retain fond memories of them from their childhood years. It was in its day common enough to be owned as the family car but exotic enough to be that bit special. They were more attainable and approachable than the coupes ever were, so more people will have experienced their ownership.
the rear wheel drive layout, revvy twin cam, twin carb, balanced crankshaft, all round disc brakes, all synchro gearbox are some of the primary ingredients in its recipe for success. These attributes help make it a car which can still keep up with modern day traffic yet give me so much 'smile per mile..'
My car was bought out of my interest in class regularity rallies. It has since become my anytime perk, taking me on many tours around the island. My personal highlight was day I took it on the race track. That was the day that I realised what this car could do, even on old tyres. It was a revelation and sheer joy, keeping it on the edge as the bodyroll had me clinging to the wheel, engine near limit, brakes trying do their job.
Then the family in and drove back home. Perfect family car..