1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider

Deze 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider is in 2002 geveild door RM Auctions. Bijgaand Engelstalige info.

2002 Estimate:$30,000-$40,000

US AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Sold at a price of $46,200

125bhp, 1,570 cc inline four-cylinder engine with dual overhead camshafts, dual Weber carburetors, five-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with unequal-length control arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar, rigid rear axle with trailing lower radius arms, upper A-bracket and coil springs, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. Wheelbase: 88.6″

The popular Giulia Spider, a mainstay of Alfa Romeo, found its replacement with the Duetto Spider, which debuted at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show. With a clean, Pininfarina-designed body that was inspired by a 1959 design study based on a Disco Volante chassis, the Duetto captivated the public with its sleek and sporty lines. Reliability and performance were strong, with the majority of the new car’s mechanical components carried over unaltered from the proven Giulia. The “Duetto” name resulted from a winning entry in a name-the-car contest, aptly reflecting the car’s recurring theme of two – two camshafts, two carburetors, and two seats for the two occupants to sing together while motoring.

The public’s love for the new Duetto exploded when a young Dustin Hoffman drove one in the landmark 1968 film, The Graduate. Impressively, the essence and the attractive basic styling of the Duetto survived largely intact throughout a lengthy production cycle that extended well into the 1990s. However, these early cars from the late 1960s, with their signature round-tail design, have remained the most desirable to the sports car enthusiasts and collectors of today.

The 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto offered here is presented with a fitting red exterior finish, complemented by attractive covered headlamps, tasteful brightwork, a black convertible top, and silver painted ventilated steel wheels with chrome-plated hubcaps. The snug cockpit is trimmed with black upholstery and matching carpeting, and is very attractive. Meanwhile, the car features a three-spoke steering wheel and a handsome red and black dash, as well as amenities including a heater and a modern stereo system. The trunk area is period correct and well detailed with black rubber floor mats, carpeting, and a jack. Meanwhile, the attractively finished engine bay reveals a highly detailed 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a polished cylinder head and air intake.

The combination of Alfa Romeo’s responsive and powerful double overhead cam engine, a smooth and quick-shifting five-speed gearbox, predictable handling and light weight, made the Duetto one of the period’s most rewarding sports cars – and movie stars. Likewise, this well-preserved and enjoyable 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider will surely provide its next owner with a wealth of top-down motoring pleasure.