1967 Alfa Romeo Spider Series 1

This Alfa Romeo ‘Duetto’ Spider is a beautiful convertible Italian sports car, which is understood to be one of just 380 right-hand drive cars in this specification. Under the bonnet is a 1.6-litre twin-cam inline-four, which develops in the region of 108bhp and sends it to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The car was imported to Australia by the current owner several months ago. The odometer indicates 88,405 miles. This Spider 1600 is finished in white over a striking dark red leather-trimmed cabin with a body-coloured dashboard and chrome-plated trim inlays and dial surrounds. It rides on a set of silver-painted 14-inch steel wheels fitted with chrome-plated Alfa Romeo centre caps, and shod in Accelera Phi tyres. The cabin comes equipped with an original ‘Bakelite’ Alfa-Romeo three-spoke steering wheel, Jaeger dials and a cigarette lighter and ash tray. A technical manual with vehicle specifications will accompany the sale of the car. There is no impact damage present on the bodywork. The white paintwork is in generally good condition. It shows some wear and ageing expected from a car of its age and the vendor reports a small rust bubble which can be seen on one of the rear arches, and a crack in the paintwork along one of the sills that shows some oxidation underneath. The engine bay presents very well overall, with evidence of prior refurbishment. There are a couple of areas of surface rust as shown in the photo gallery. The black soft-top roof presents smartly with no rips or tears, and has a good fit over the frame. Inside, the cabin upholstery is in very good order, with a few very minor surface nicks but no significant wear or discolouration. The rest of the interior is also in good shape, with a handsome ‘patina’ to the original elements. The vendor notes that the speedometer and fuel gauge does not currently function. There are no other known mechanical or electrical faults with the car. The latest service was carried out during May 2022 by Bondi Auto Repairs. The work comprised of an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the front brake pads, earth cable, accelerator rod, a rear shock absorber and fuel hoses, as well as a repair of the brake master cylinder, and the reconditioning of the brake callipers. This Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 is a stylish classic Italian convertible, offered in a smart colour scheme, and which benefits from a very recent service. The car is in cosmetically good order, and is understood to be in sound mechanical condition. As such, it is ready to be driven, and would make an enjoyable steer on warm summer drives, and a fine addition to any Alfa Romeo enthusiast’s collection. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.