Vehicle Description
Among die-hard petrolheads, the mere mention of Alfa Romeo conjures
images of mighty pre-war Grand Prix racers and sports cars battling
for honors in the gritty, dangerous world of 1930s European road
racing. Alfa Romeo, better than almost any other mainstream
automaker, has injected its motorsports DNA into virtually every
road car they've built since. From humble family saloons to
spirited roadsters and coachbuilt GT cars, Alfa Romeos feel alive
with history, and that intangible quality and passion have endeared
the Milanese firm to generations of petrolheads. Alfa Romeo's
pretty little Duetto (Italian forDuet) first appeared in the
mid-1960s as a basic and svelte two-seat roadster based on the
highly successful 105-series chassis, shared with the Giulia coupe
and sedan. The British dominated the sporty roadster market at the
time, but the Alfa set to change that with its stylish and
technically sophisticated Duetto. Initially, it was offered with a
1600 cc all-alloy twin-cam four fed by a pair of Weber carburetors
to produce 108 horsepower. It came standard with a 5-speed gearbox,
disc brakes, and of course, the indefinable quality ofAlfa-nessthat
made it a hit with buyers. While the Giulia Coupe and GTC were
styled and built by Carrozzeria Bertone, the Duetto's design came
from cross-town rivals Pininfarina and bore no resemblance to its
stablemates. The Duetto was the last project that the company's
founder, Battista "Pinin" Farina, had a personal hand in, and he
was rightfully proud of the results. The beautiful design is
characterized by minimal chrome, distinctly sculptured body sides,
and the signature tapered tail treatment. To many enthusiasts, the
Duetto is the purest expression of the Spider formula and the most
desirable variant from the series' 27- year production run. This
1969 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider is a fantastic example, combining the
highly desirable 1750 twin-cam engine in the classic 'round tail'
body. It is the subject of a high-quality restoration, with recent
sorting handled by an experienced Alfa Romeo expert. Originally a
US-spec model, it has been thoughtfully updated to European
specification with the addition of the more delicate Euro-market
side markers, twin Weber carburetors, and offset chrome exhaust.
The Alfa red paintwork is excellent, and the body is impressively
straight. It exhibits consistent, even shut lines, and excellent
stainless bumpers and brightwork. It rides on correct 14-inch steel
wheels with original hubcaps and period-correct Pirelli Cinturato
CN36 tires, ensuring the proper stance on the road. The Alfa
Spider's cockpit is sparse yet stylish and functional. This car
features black leatherette on the seats and door cards, with red
piping to complement the exterior finish. Seats, carpets, and other
soft trim are in excellent condition, including the dash top, which
is free of cracks and shrinking. The folding top is upholstered in
durable pinpoint vinyl and is in fine condition. Correct Veglia
gauges and original switchgear feature on the instrument panel, and
finishing touches include the original deep-dish steering wheel and
5-speed shift knob. AmongAlfisti,the 1750 cc version of the alloy
twin-cam 'four is considered the best iteration of this all-time
classic engine. Balancing the light and rev-happy character of the
smaller versions with the power output of the larger 2-liter, the
1750 hits the sweet spot and gives the Spider excellent
performance. When new, this US-market car would have used Spica
mechanical injection, but that has been replaced with simple and
effective Weber carburetors, as fitted to the more powerful Euro
models. The clean and tidy engine bay includes the correct Weber
airbox and washer fluid pouch. Underneath, the chassis is correctly
finished with plenty of fresh-looking suspension components and
excellent detailing. Thanks to a well-executed restoration and
recent expert service, this lovely Alfa Romeo is ready to carve up
your favorite winding ribbons of tarmac and represents a wonderful
opportunity to add Alfa's sophisticated, stylish, and eminently
enjoyable slice ofLa Dolce Vitato your stable. Offers welcome and
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