LOT 152 Ω

1969 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider Chassis no. 1480964

Sold for US$32,480 inc. premium

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Lot 152^Ω

1969 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider

Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction|2 June 2019, 11:00 EDT|Greenwich

1969 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider
Chassis no. 1480964

1,1779cc DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
SPICA Mechanical Fuel Injection
111bhp at 5,500rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension – Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes

*Iconic 'Graduate' - era Spider
*Well-presented example
*Classic Italian color combination
*Excellent Spider for hot summer nights

THE ALFA ROMEO SPIDER

Late in 1962, Alfa Romeo debuted the Giulietta's ostensible replacement, the Giulia, although production of the earlier car continued into 1964. The Giulia, initially a Berlina, featured a 1,570cc four rated at 92bhp and a five-speed gearbox. Sprint coupe and Spider convertible models followed, with engines available in several stages of tune. The suspension had been revised and disc brakes were featured all around.

A new Spider was launched in 1966. Designed by Pininfarina, it featured a rounded tail, sometimes called Osso di Seppia, Italian for cuttlefish bone. At launch it had no specific name, but a company contest soon selected the name "Duetto." Pininfarina also manufactured the monocoque body, which was powered by the 1570 Giulia engine. The model gained its greatest fame as a result of being cast in the 1967 Dustin Hoffman film The Graduate. So faithful was its following that Alfa appended this name to the Series II North American version.

In 1967, a 1,750cc engine was introduced, in Europe with twin carburetors. For the USA, from 1969, SPICA mechanical fuel injection was used. Officially this model was designated 1975 Spider Veloce, but the Duetto moniker was indelible and stuck. Upgrades were also made to the suspension, brakes, electrics, wheels and tires at this time.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This classically trimmed red over black leather Duetto is the perfect chariot for Sunday drives. Coming to the current owner's collection just under a decade ago from Oregon. Rolling on a set of faux knock-off wire wheels and accepted up front with a set of Marchal driving lights, the Alfa is reported to be a nicely tuned, well driving machine. Inside a Luisi wood rimmed steering wheel is installed but the original accompanies the car.

A red Alfa Spider conjures up many reveries, but none so vivid as smitten Ben Braddock racing to Santa Barbara. Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson...

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