1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce

Registration No: RSG820M
Chassis No: 2470615

• Finished in its original shade of Yellow and 51,000 miles from new
• Original RHD Spider and has been in the current ownership since 2011
• Previous brake system overhaul plus gearbox in 2012 and fitment of a new hood and fuel tank

First registered on 1 April 1974 carrying registration mark ‘SSR 22’, this pretty RHD Spider has been in the current ownership since 2013. Recently repainted in what is believed to be its original shade of yellow, the colour compliments the black interior well. Further benefiting from the fitment of a new hood and fuel tank, ‘RSG 820M’ has covered just 51,000 miles from new. Breaking cover at the 1961 Turin Motorshow, a combination of Italy's economic problems and Alfa's ongoing success with existing models meant production was delayed until 1966, with the official launch taking place at the Geneva Salon that year. The pretty two-seater then known as 'Duetto' is said to have been the last project with which 'Pinin' Farina was personally associated, and it was his company that produced the monocoque body at its plant in Grugliasco. Just one year later the model was immortalised by Dustin Hoffman in 'The Graduate'. The chassis was based on that of the Giulia 105 and Series One examples were powered by a 1570cc version of Alfa's sonorous four-cylinder twin-cam unit. The car boasted a sporting specification, including independent front suspension, disc brakes all round and a five-speed manual gearbox. In 1967, the Duetto was replaced by the 1750 Spider Veloce. Though the new version's looks were relatively unchanged, useful upgrades were made to the suspension, brakes, electrics, wheels and tyres. The Series 2 Spider arrived in 1970. The rounded tail now replaced with a distinctive 'Kamm' design and in 1971 engine capacity was increased to 1962 cc, prompting the name to be changed to 2000 Spider Veloce. With 131bhp on tap, this was the quickest Spider yet and capable of over 120mph. From 1975 the interior was modified to include a pair of occasional rear seats.

PLEASE NOTE: We have been informed by the vendor that original colour was Prototype Yellow and the Alfa was previously owned by Scottish MP Nicholas Fairbairn plus the braking system has been overhauled as well as the gearbox in 2012.