LOT 188
1966 Alfa Romeo 1600 Duetto Spider Coachwork by Pininfarina Chassis no. AR661927 Engine no. AR00536.10700
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Lot 188
1966 Alfa Romeo 1600 Duetto Spider Design by Pininfarina
1966 Alfa Romeo 1600 Duetto Spider
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Chassis no. AR661927
Engine no. AR00536.10700
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Chassis no. AR661927
Engine no. AR00536.10700
1,570cc DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
2 Weber Carburetors
92bhp at 5,800rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
*Beautiful example of the Iconic 'Graduate' - era Spider
*The original round-tail, 'cuttlefish' Spider Duetto
*Battista Pininfarina's final design
*Excellent Spider with brisk performance for hot summer nights
THE SPIDER DUETTO
'A true sports car of impeccable manners and considerable performance.' – Motor Sport on the Alfa Romeo Duetto, 1967.
A modern classic by Pininfarina, the simple yet elegant Spider bodywork that premiered on the 1966 Duetto would prove enduringly popular after a rather critical initial reception, lasting well into the 1990s. Under the skin, the Duetto's mechanicals were essentially those of the 105-Series Giulia saloon, with independent front suspension, coil-suspended live rear axle and four-wheel disc brakes. The power unit was the 1.6-liter version of Alfa Romeo's classic double-overhead-camshaft four as installed in the Giulia Sprint GTV. Performance fully matched the Duetto's stunning looks, with 60mph reachable in around 11 seconds and a top speed of 116mph.
Testing a Duetto in 1967, Motor magazine noted that import duties had inflated the price somewhat, commenting: 'Nevertheless, the individuality of the car, the sheer fun of driving it and the fact that it does certain things better than other sports cars will probably tempt some people into paying the extra.' The model achieved worldwide public recognition after starring alongside Dustin Hoffman in the film, The Graduate, but was produced for only two years before being superseded by the 1.8-liter '1750' Spider Veloce in 1967.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
The beautiful Spider Duetto offered here belongs to the 1st Series, known popularly as the 'osso di sepia' (cuttlefish bone) - a reference to its curved profile and rounded rear bodywork. The Battista Pininfarina-penned Alfa is finished in an appropriate Dolce Crema exterior color and trimmed with a rich Burgundy interior. A wood-rimmed steering wheel is fitted, and Ansa exhaust tips gives the delightful Spider a nod to its performance capabilities. A true classic sportscar, this Duetto is offered with jack and tools, and has a clean and detailed appearance throughout. As the Alfa brand revitalizes itself in the U.S., here is a fine example of the car that helped create its following, which should provide a budding enthusiast with much summer fun at an entry level.
2 Weber Carburetors
92bhp at 5,800rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
*Beautiful example of the Iconic 'Graduate' - era Spider
*The original round-tail, 'cuttlefish' Spider Duetto
*Battista Pininfarina's final design
*Excellent Spider with brisk performance for hot summer nights
THE SPIDER DUETTO
'A true sports car of impeccable manners and considerable performance.' – Motor Sport on the Alfa Romeo Duetto, 1967.
A modern classic by Pininfarina, the simple yet elegant Spider bodywork that premiered on the 1966 Duetto would prove enduringly popular after a rather critical initial reception, lasting well into the 1990s. Under the skin, the Duetto's mechanicals were essentially those of the 105-Series Giulia saloon, with independent front suspension, coil-suspended live rear axle and four-wheel disc brakes. The power unit was the 1.6-liter version of Alfa Romeo's classic double-overhead-camshaft four as installed in the Giulia Sprint GTV. Performance fully matched the Duetto's stunning looks, with 60mph reachable in around 11 seconds and a top speed of 116mph.
Testing a Duetto in 1967, Motor magazine noted that import duties had inflated the price somewhat, commenting: 'Nevertheless, the individuality of the car, the sheer fun of driving it and the fact that it does certain things better than other sports cars will probably tempt some people into paying the extra.' The model achieved worldwide public recognition after starring alongside Dustin Hoffman in the film, The Graduate, but was produced for only two years before being superseded by the 1.8-liter '1750' Spider Veloce in 1967.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
The beautiful Spider Duetto offered here belongs to the 1st Series, known popularly as the 'osso di sepia' (cuttlefish bone) - a reference to its curved profile and rounded rear bodywork. The Battista Pininfarina-penned Alfa is finished in an appropriate Dolce Crema exterior color and trimmed with a rich Burgundy interior. A wood-rimmed steering wheel is fitted, and Ansa exhaust tips gives the delightful Spider a nod to its performance capabilities. A true classic sportscar, this Duetto is offered with jack and tools, and has a clean and detailed appearance throughout. As the Alfa brand revitalizes itself in the U.S., here is a fine example of the car that helped create its following, which should provide a budding enthusiast with much summer fun at an entry level.
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Please note, this vehicle is titled under the model year 1967.
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