Vehicle Description
This 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce is a second-gen car that
has one of the purest styles of this drop-top icon. So it's
impressive when such a value price can deliver beautiful Italian
style, desirable features (like two roofs,) and an unbeatable
driving experience.
This Series II was an evolution from the original that kept the
now-iconic slope-nosed beauty but now with a more refined theme. So
we like how the ivory color makes this feel more like a European
sophisticate, and that plays well into the Series II car's
strengths. It has premium features like the intricate alloy wheels.
And we love both roofs for the way they are distinct yet
harmonizing. The blue folding soft top is something we just don't
see, but it has a nice look as it goes with the pastel of the ivory
paint. And the hardtop stands out in tan so that people can really
recognize this rarely-seen feature. We also love the details like
the split front bumper that leaves room for the classic Alfa chrome
grille, and the way the flat rear shows off a simple but elegant
Italian style that some feel got a bit overcomplicated in later
years. But what's the most impressive part of the car is the way
that it all has a driver-ready quality. That means it looks nice
inside and out, but as you look through all the details, nothing
ever seems to get so overly done that it makes you think twice
about driving it. After all, a design by Pininfarina is supposed to
be art in motion.
Another great trait about an Italian convertible is how quickly
they love to be open to the world. So the hardtop is light and
comes off quickly, and you can fold back the soft top with just one
arm to show off this distinctive inside. The full black interior
looks good against the exterior ivory, and it's quite clean and
vintage inside. So Alfa fans will love to point out the details,
like the classic Blaupunkt stereo that's there for a display, and
the way this was so driver-focused that the door panels for each
side are slightly different to give your clutch leg more travel.
And speaking of driver-focused, you'll love the experience of the
contoured bucket seat, wood-rimmed steering wheel, and uniquely
placed shifter. Plus, these earlier cars had a terrific gauge setup
with your large Jaeger speedo and tach in individual pods in front
of you, and the essential auxiliary readouts are high on the dash
in the center.
What really makes people fall in love with an Alfa is the driving
experience. The amazing twin-cam motor was upgraded to 2.0-liter
for the second series. And in the decade of care under the current
consignor, he even added a new cylinder head gasket and rebuilt
Weber carburetors. So it remains a strong-running classic that you
take full control through the five-speed manual transmission. As
you hit the road, you begin to feel the legendary harmony of the
motor, gearbox, sports suspension, and you are all part of this
dynamic instrument that can see the holes in traffic and find the
open road. Add in four-wheel power disc brakes and grippy Pirelli
tires, and this one is turn-key ready for excitement.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and maintenance
records. This is the ideal mix of a legendary Pininfarina design,
great features, good care, and an affordable price. It's the kind
of total package that won't stay around for long. Call today!!!
