Description
Born in 1966, the last work of Battista Pininfarina, the Alfa Romeo Spider marked thirty years of automotive history, becoming the first ambassador of Italian design in the world, and then the dynamic, brilliant, and timeless icon of Italian automobiles.
Known worldwide, and not just by car enthusiasts, the Alfa Romeo Spider is the last car designed in 1966 by Battista Pininfarina: a low and fast spider, with a cuttlebone profile, rounded front and rear, a long groove on its wing, a lowered grille, and a two-part front bumper interrupted to highlight the Alfa Romeo badge.
The first version features the 1570 cc twin-cam engine with two double-barrel 40 carburetors from the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce, developing 110 HP. The mechanical layout changes, inheriting the same 2, 250 mm wheelbase from the Giulietta/ Giulia Spider it’s about to replace: longitudinal front engine, five-speed gearbox, rear-wheel drive, independent front suspension, rigid axle on the rear, and disc brakes on all four wheels.
Many curious episodes have marked the history of this icon of Italian automobiles. To begin with, its nickname “Duetto”, resulting from a public contest but claimed by a confectionery company that forced Alfa to abandon it just a year after its presentation, though it remained the most used and famous name to define it. Another memorable event was the sumptuous cruise – Genoa, Cannes, New York – on the hydrofoil Raffaello, with which the European jet set accompanied three Spiders – white, red, and green – that landed in America for the official U. S. presentation. In 1967, the car became world-famous as it was driven by Dustin Hoffman in the film “The Graduate”, and “Graduate” (the original English title of the film) became the name of an equipment package.
Alongside the 1600, there was first the 1750 Veloce and then the 1300 Junior. The first cuttlebone series gave way in 1969 to the coda tronca version, the year when, in addition to the 1750 Veloce and 1300 Junior, following the evolution of the Giulia GT, the 2000 Veloce arrived. Between 1983 and 1989, the Alfa Romeo Spider became aerodinamica, with the adoption of a protruding bumper, a deep front spoiler painted in body color extending onto the wings like mini-skirts, and a black rubber surround encompassing the entire rear: it was available with 1. 6 or 2. 0 engines, also in Quadrifoglio Verde version and catalyzed for the American market.
In 1990, it underwent a redesign by Pininfarina, almost a return to its origins, with cleaner and more streamlined lines freed from the aerodynamic structures of the 80s: this was the last Alfa Romeo Spider.
The front and rear were redesigned, lightening the lines that became more proportionate and harmonious: the prominent rear spoiler gave way to a discreet dihedral on the trunk and the end part of the fenders, while the brand on the front logo was created on the bumper itself. The new mirrors were electric, and the taillights were designed after the style of the brand’s flagship, the 164. Under the hood was still the famous 1600 with twin 40 Weber carburetors, still produced in 2, 951 units from 1990 to 1992, but most examples featured the two-liter engine with electronic injection producing 122 horsepower, reduced to 117 HP in catalyzed versions. By the end of 1993, 18, 456 units of the Alfa Romeo Spider 2. 0 had been produced, three-quarters of which were exported to the United States.
This example was sold new in Germany on 20/ 02/ 1992 and has a complete history. It has recently been repainted in its original color and the carpets have been changed. It is equipped with a Becker radio. It is in exceptional condition for this model and has only driven a little over 100, 000 km. It comes with its service book, production sheet, and numerous invoices.
The vehicle will be delivered with an up-to-date service
History:
Sold new in Germany to Mr. Ulrich PLAUZ (6233 Kelkheim) on 02/ 20/ 1992 by Autohaus Gerhard Kuban garage
Alfa service booklet stamped on 02/ 07/ 1992 at 0 km (Autohaus Gerhard Kuban, 6096 Raunheim)
Car resold to Mr. Michael Wehr (97084 Würzburg)
Alfa service booklet stamped on 01/ 15/ 1993 at 12, 020 km (Auto Nôth, 97084 Würzburg)
Alfa service booklet stamped on 05/ 02/ 1994 at 21, 775 km (Auto Nôth, 97084 Würzburg)
Maintenance invoice on 24/ 10/ 1994 at 24, 734 km (Auto Nôth, 97084 Würzburg)
TÜV technical inspection on 15/ 03/ 1997 at 36, 000 km
Car resold on 21/ 04/ 1998 at 37, 872 km in UK to Mr. William Blench via Auto Rosso (Surrey) (Invoice of £9, 900)
Maintenance at Auto Rosso at 37, 900 km on 01/ 05/ 1998
Maintenance invoice (Dave Crawford Motor Services Ltd) on 21/ 05/ 1999 at 43, 681 km
MoT Certificate on 21/ 05/ 1999 at 43, 681 km
Maintenance invoice (Dave Crawford Motor Services Ltd) on 15/ 05/ 2000 at 46, 103 km
MoT Certificate on 09/ 06/ 2000 at 46, 382 km
Maintenance invoice (Dave Crawford Motor Services Ltd) on 14/ 06/ 2000
Maintenance invoice on 13/ 02/ 2001 at 54, 213 km
Maintenance invoice (Dave Crawford Motor Services Ltd) on 11/ 05/ 2001 at 55, 266 km
Car resold on 10/ 06/ 2001 to Mr. Paul Armstrong (Buckingham) at 55, 480 km
Maintenance invoice (Performance Cars of Buckingham) on 12/ 06/ 2001 at 55, 480 km
MoT Certificate on 12/ 06/ 2001 at 55, 480 km
Maintenance invoice (Clayton garage) on 19/ 09/ 2001 at 60, 857 km
Alfa service book stamped on 20/ 09/ 2001 at 60, 857 km (Clayton garage)
Maintenance invoice (Viking Motors) on 22/ 07/ 2003 at 71, 297 km
Alfa service book stamped on 22/ 07/ 2003 at 71, 297 km (Viking Motors)
MoT Certificate on 22/ 07/ 2003 at 71, 305 km
Maintenance invoice (Viking Motors) on 06/ 04/ 2004 at 77, 710 km
MoT Certificate on 06/ 04/ 2004 at 77, 715 km
Maintenance invoice (Viking Motors) on 05/ 05/ 2005 at 79, 817 km
MoT Certificate on 05/ 05/ 2005 at 79, 817 km
Maintenance invoice (Viking Motors) on 07/ 07/ 2006 at 81, 557 km
MoT Certificate on 12/ 07/ 2006 at 81, 585 km
Maintenance invoice (Viking Motors) on 03/ 08/ 2007 at 82, 935 km
MoT Certificate on 03/ 08/ 2007 at 82, 941 km
Maintenance invoice (Viking Motors) on 12/ 03/ 2008 at 84, 055 km
Maintenance invoice (Viking Motors) on 31/ 07/ 2008 at 85, 126 km
MoT Certificate on 31/ 07/ 2008 at 85, 126 km
Maintenance invoice (Viking Motors) on 28/ 07/ 2009 at 87, 072 km
MoT Certificate on 28/ 07/ 2009 at 87, 078 km
Molle Certificate on 31/ 03/ 2010 at 87, 865 km
Maintenance invoice (Viking Motors) on 12/ 04/ 2010 at 87, 871 km
MoT Certificate on 20/ 07/ 2011 at 89, 598 km
Maintenance invoice (Tim Wale Ltd) on 30/ 07/ 2011 at 89, 598 km
Maintenance invoice (Formula Cars) on 21/ 02/ 2014 at 91, 343 km
MoT Certificate on 03/ 03/ 2014 at 91, 343 km
Maintenance invoice (Formula Cars) on 11/ 03/ 2014 at 91, 343 km
Maintenance invoice (Formula Cars) on 19/ 03/ 2015 at 92, 613 km
MoT Certificate on 19/ 03/ 2015 at 92, 613 km
Maintenance invoice (Formula Cars) on 25/ 02/ 2016 at 93, 137 km
MoT Certificate on 21/ 03/ 2016 at 93, 137 km
Maintenance invoice (PR Motors Ltd) on 12/ 08/ 2016 at 93, 195 km
MoT Certificate on 12/ 07/ 2017 at 93, 451 km
MoT Certificate on 06/ 11/ 2018 at 93, 880 km
Car sold on 01/ 12/ 2018 at 93, 890 km and imported to Belgium
Maintenance invoice (Alfa Socaro) on 12/ 12/ 2018
Midas maintenance details on 28/ 02/ 19 in preparation for technical inspection
Documents
2 sets of original keys
Complete service book and folder of manuals
Becker Radio
Tool kit and jack
Beige convertible top cover
