Description
This Spider is a real gem, and you’d be hard pushed to find one in better condition.
Low mileage example
Matching numbers
Originally built in 1972
Registered in 1973, Italy
Genuine 116, 000 kilometre
Complete mechanical overhaul and restoration in April 2021 by Clasiccar Milano SRL.
Beautiful red paintwork.
All new floors and jacking point.
All panels straight and true
Panel gaps that of factory fitment
Brand new headlights
Lovely brightwork
Original Alfa Romeo badges
All original wheels in beautiful condition, shod in Hankook tyres
Functional and restored drop-top
1. 3L 4-cylinder engine
Rear wheel-drive configuration
5-speed manual transmission
86bhp and 101 lb-ft of torque
The series two, manufactured from 1970 to 1982, had seen some design changes from the earlier sibling in the form of a revised grill, different door handles, a much nicer interior trim, top-hinged pedals, a more raked windscreen and the rear of the vehicle being changed from a elongated round tail to a Kamm tail, improving luggage space.
For decades, these cars have been praised as an automotive piece of artwork, and it’s pretty easy to understand why that would be the case
This particular example has been pampered to a complete and stunning restoration, inside and out, along withhaving the interior retrimmed to standard specifications.
Although this features the smaller 1. 3 engine, that shouldn't be off putting, the 1300 is still massively characteristic and an absolute joy, with responsive throttle input and a fantastic throaty grumble!
Interior recently restored throughout
Red dashboard fascia
All gauges, switches and lights functional
Brightwork in lovely condition
All carpets in fantastic condition
Alfa floor mats present
Door cards wonderfully presented
You really can’t beat some Italian classics when it comes to interior design.
Where other cars let down the tactile experience with poorly laid out dashboards and cheap materials, Alfa comes in swinging with black upholstery, dashes of colour (pun intended) and gauges that look like wristwatches, shod with eye-catching brightwork.
Opening the driver side door to the low slung roadster, you’re greeted with the magnificently restored interior. Black seats and door cards, all of which appear in showroom conditions with no signs of any scuffs, scratches or damage.
Carpets remain in place and are in great shape, and the rubber Alfa Romeo embossed floor mats are also present in lovely condition too. The pedals show some signs of use as you would expect, it would be a shame to replace these with unworn pieces and remove any signs of enjoyment.
Moving up from the floor and onto those eye-catching door cards we’re presented with some nicely kept brightwork.
Sitting in the plush and comfortable drivers seat, somewhat akin to being transported back to the 70’s, you’re presented with the beautiful and original two-spoke steering wheel in lovely condition, and directly behind are the stunning black faced tachometer and speedometer, surrounded with lovely brightwork.
You could gaze at this endlessly and never get bored of it.
At a time when automakers were stuck in their ways of offering drab 4-speed transmissions, steam age engines and elementary carbs, Alfa Romeo came out swinging with overhead twin cams, proper dual carbs, five speed manual transmission, brake discs and an all-alloy engine.
It wasn’t until the 90’s that the Duetto saw any form of proper competition from another manufacturer, and it showed in the form of a Lotus Elan.
Fitted with the smaller engine of the lot, there isn’t a whole lot of power difference between these and the sought after 2. 0, and the driving characteristics are pretty much identical - you won’t feel yourself itching for more from this car by any means - even the more powerful drivetrain is quite leisurely.
The current owner states that mechanically this car is in top form, undergoing major mechanical overhaul during the restoration process of the car ensuring that everything functions as expected. Duetto’s, in the passing years, have been slowly appreciating in value - and it’s honestly pretty easy to see why, from the jaw-dropping looks to the exciting driving experience, there really isn’t anything to dislike about them.
A well sorted, beautifully restored example like this is enough to get any Alfisti excited.
This would fit right in to any collection, or serve well as a summer toy for cruising the streets and b-roads gathering all the attention you could ever imagine!
