Lot details Registration No: F566GGO Chassis No: 02492318 Mot Expiry: July 2012
The Spider first broke cover at the 1961 Turin Motor Show, but a combination of Italy's economic problems and Alfa's ongoing success with its existing models meant production was delayed until 1966, and the official launch took place at the Geneva show of that year. 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. 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 (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 Series 2 Spider arrived in 1970. The rounded tail was replaced with a distinctive 'Kamm' design and a year later engine capacity was increased to 1962cc, 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. The Series 3 variant broke cover in 1982 with electronic fuel injection replacing the SPICA mechanical variety. 1983 heralded a major styling revamp that included rubber tipped bumpers and a rubber rear spoiler. The interior featured a new centre console and revised facia.
The eye-catching right-hand drive car on offer was built in 1989 and sports White coachwork teamed with a Red leather interior. We understand the Alfa has benefited from a new hood, exhaust and radiator within the last 12 months and it's now being sold complete with original purchase receipt and a fresh MOT. The vendor considers the coachwork, paintwork, trim, engine and transmission to be in "good" condition.
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