Lot details Registration No: RVP206G Chassis No: AR1470092 Mot Expiry: Nov 2012
The Spider first broke cover at the 1961 Turin Motorshow, though production did not commence until 1966. The pretty two-seater Roadster, then known as the '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 the Dustin Hoffman film 'The Graduate'. The chassis was based on that of the Giulia 105 and the Series One examples were powered by a 1570cc version of Alfa's sonorous four-cylinder twin-cam unit. In 1967, the Duetto was replaced by the 1750 (1779cc) Spider Veloce. Though the new version's looks were relatively unchanged, useful upgrades were made to the suspension, brakes, electrics, wheels and tyres.
The Spider offered was originally exported to South Africa and is understood to be one of only 198 right-hand drive versions made. It was brought into to the UK in the 1990s, following which it was apparently treated to extensive restoration to the bodywork and engine. The previous keeper then used it to complete the Scottish Malts Rally and Pyrenean Reliability Trials. The current owner acquired it in 2008 from a charity auction. 'RVP 206G' is taxed and MOT'd until November.
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