Vehicle Description
***SALE PENDING***The 1950s vintage Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Giulia
series of coupes and convertibles seemed like they could
conceivably go on forever. Even as late as 1965, Road & Track was
still singing the praises of the 1600cc Giulia Spider Veloce.
Nevertheless, for the 1966 model year, Alfa began selling its
replacement, named the "Duetto," via a contest that Alfa ran with
the Italian public. It was the last project in which Batista
Pininfarina was personally involved. And while widely viewed as
classic design today, it was met with some controversy when new.
Power was initially from the familiar Alfa 1600cc twin-cam engine
that powered the last Giulias. Emission laws affected Alfa
particularly hard and 1968 was a lost year in the U.S. The car
returned for 1969 with a 1750cc engine and SPICA mechanical fuel
injection. 1970 was another lost year and 1971 saw the car return
with its lovely boat tail chopped off. The so-called Kamm-tail
spider continued on basically unchanged (save for bigger bumpers
and a 250cc boost in displacement) until 1982 when electronic
injection was introduced and in 1983 styling was freshened
slightly. Interior changes were about it until 1991 when the final
(and quite successful) cleanup of the design took place prior to
its discontinuation in 1994. All Spiders are brisk performers with
sub-10 second 0-60 times and stellar convertible tops. Parts are
readily available and while they are more complex and don't
tolerate "fools with tools" as readily as an MGB, they are more
rewarding to drive. Only two owners, most recent having owned for
26 years! All receipts/records since new! One repaint in 1999, 69k
miles, zippy 5 spd, new convertible top, and more. Great fun
without having to break the bank! Shipping/financing available, we
sell worldwide!