This classic Spider was built in 1977 and first registered in 1978 in the United States. Originally finished in silver, it was repainted in red many years ago. The car came to the Netherlands with its original California title and has since been carefully checked and prepared for road use by an enthusiast.
Current mileage is 101.873. Extensive work has already been carried out, including:
- full service and tune-up,
- conversion to twin Dell’Orto carburettors,
- brake system overhaul,
- new clutch hydraulics,
- suspension work,
- rust repair and underbody conservation,
- conversion to slim European bumpers instead of the original U.S. type.
The car will be delivered with Dutch registration and fresh APK technical inspection.
Cosmetically, this Spider still offers room for improvement. The body requires a complete repaint, the interior could use some detailing, and the plastic rear window in the soft top needs replacement.
Technically the car is roadworthy, but the tyres are aged and the rev counter is inoperative. Also, the oil pressure gauge is sometimes briefly out of signal, despite a new oil pressure sender and generally healthy oil pressure. A further point of attention would be balancing the prop shaft, as it’s noticeably out of balance.
As with many Spiders of this generation, the gearbox synchromesh between third and second gear is starting to show wear – it could crunch if shifted down too quickly, yet remains very usable when driven with care. Nothing to need an overhaul anytime soon, just something worth noting.
A solid, largely rust-free example – an ideal driving restoration or affordable entry into classic Alfa Romeo ownership.
Price: € 8.900
This Alfa Spider has a recent Dutch registration, but can be delivered with an export certificate. Door-to-door delivery possible throughout Europe, contact us for a shipping quote. Visits and inspections by appointment at Dandy Classics in the Netherlands.
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