Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is please to present this very special, 1978 Alfa
Romeo Spider. Circa 1978, World Champion F1 Driver Niki Lauda
signed on to the Parmalat-sponsored Brabham-Alfa Romeo Formula 1
team after a very successful and exciting run with Ferrari. To
celebrate Niki, Alfa Romeo launched a special edition Spider in his
honor. The Niki Lauda Edition Spider was limited to just 350 units
distributed world wide and all were offered in one color scheme,
Brabham F1 livery, 514 Carman Red with blue and white stripes.
Other signature styling cues include a wrap around rear fiberglass
spoiler, commemorative dash plaque, special edition badging,
stainless steel interior accents, covered headlights and special
exhaust tips.
Just out of a private collection, the car offered here, number 46
of the 350 built, is a fantastic example of the Niki Lauda Spiders
featuring just 48114 original miles and remains in highly original
condition. This car has always been enthusiast owned and driven and
the condition speaks volumes to the consistent care and maintenance
that this car has received over the past 40 years. The original
interior is gorgeous in all areas topped off with the signature
wood steering wheel and shift knob. The exterior paint shows a ton
of life with a deep and glossy finish and the stripes remain in
great condition. The engine and engine bay are highly detailed
featuring polished valve cover and detailed hardware and the
original underside is excellent in all areas.
Mechanically the car is spot on. The Spica Fed dual overhead cam
2.0 liter 4 cylinder motor just sings through all gears, the
transmission shifts precisely and the suspension and braking system
work in harmony together to achieve excellent handling and balance.
The car has been looked after by world renown Boston Sportscar
Company with over $6000 dollars in recent services including fuel
injection rebuild, complete brake system service new calipers front
and rear, suspension service including new upper and lower ball
joints as well as chasing down some oil leaks.
The Alfa Romeo brand is endeared by many and is respected around
the globe. This special edition Spider is an opportunity to acquire
limited edition spider honoring racing legend Niki Lauda. What a
great opportunity to acquire a collectible piece that offers an
awesome driving experience.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
