Winning bid
£25,000

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider Series 2

Highlights

  • Right-hand drive
  • Recent hood replacement
  • Anti-corrosion coating applied to the underside
  • Highly original inside and out
  • Extensive history available, with copious paperwork dating back to the 1970s

The Appeal

If your number one requirement of a classic car is 'smiles per mile', we always recommend the 105/115 Series Alfa Romeo Spider. Achingly pretty, supremely stylish, and immense fun to drive, these svelte roadsters are amongst the most rewarding classics you can own.

This right-hand drive 1972 'Series 2' is amongst the most sought after variants and certainly one of the best to drive. This one also boasts the 2.0-litre engine - the largest of the Nord twin-cams Alfa ever offered.

Resplendent in Rosso Alfa, with a similalrly smart black interior, is a beautiful example of the marque. The engine bay is immaculate, and we're informed that the car drives beautifully, benefitting from  The car's history is well-documented, with a full service history available and extensive records dating back to the 1970s. Both the previous keepers and the current owner have used Ian Ellis Classic Alfas for all necessary maintenance.

History and Paperwork

  • Registered in 1972
  • Full service history available
  • Extensive vehicle history dating back to the 1970s
  • Both the previous and the current owners have used Ian Ellis for all necessary maintenance
  • Exempt from road tax and MOT testing

The Condition

  • Highly original inside and out
  • Fitted with Carello headlamp covers which make this car look very exotic
  • A straight and solid-looking example
  • Sits upon OEM steel wheels
  • Anti-corrosion coating applied to the underside
  • Recent hood replacement
  • Slight bubbling observed under the rear offside wing, but otherwise the bodywork and paint appear in very good order
  • The chrome trim presents well for its age
  • The interior has aged gracefully, with no notable wear to report

The Mechanics

  • 2.0-litre Nord four-cylinder twin-cam
  • Five-speed manual gearbox
  • Immaculate engine compartment
  • New brake cylinders installed in the last 200 miles
  • We understand that the car has been regularly serviced by well-known marque specialists


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Auction Details

  • Year1973
  • MakeAlfa Romeo
  • ModelSpider (Duetto)
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer94,604 Miles
  • Engine size1962cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownLewes
  • CountySussex
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

44 Bids

LJB68••••
Bid
£25,000
18/04/24
Jeff Mc••••
Bid
£24,900
18/04/24
LJB68••••
Bid
£24,650
18/04/24
Jeff Mc••••
Bid
£24,400
18/04/24
LJB68••••
Bid
£24,150
18/04/24
Jeff Mc••••
Bid
£23,900
18/04/24
LJB68••••
Bid
£23,650
18/04/24
Jeff Mc••••
Bid
£23,400
18/04/24
LJB68••••
Bid
£23,150
18/04/24
Jeff Mc••••
Bid
£22,900
18/04/24

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