1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto 1600 Spider

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Description

This Silver and Black 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto "boat tail" 1600 Spider is a nice example for collectors or enthusiast of classic Italian sports cars. Showing 58,892 miles on the odometer, Chassis No. AR665421 features a timeless body design by Pininfarina, and showcases many early car aesthetics, including round tail styling, concealed headlamps, and dual mirrors on doors. The Spider was produced from 1966 to 1994, and was a two-seater roadster that has become an icon of Italian design. First launched at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, the Spider succeeded the Giulia Spider, with the name "Duetto" originating from a public naming contest.

The "boat tail" design, characterized by its sleek, tapered rear resembling the hull of a boat, was a signature feature of the Alfa Romeo Duetto, produced from 1966 to 1969, and represented the final design Pininfarina himself personally approved before his passing. The Spider's power train consists of a twin-cam inline 4-cylinder engine that is equipped with Dual Weber carburetors, and the power is harnessed through a 5-speed manual transmission, offering a dynamic and fully engaging ride. The Duetto’s cockpit is clean throughout, and features Jaeger full instrumentation, classic late 60s styling, sporty 4 spoke wooden steering wheel, and a period-correct Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM-FM pushbutton radio with a retractable antennae.

Specifications: Silver exterior with a Black interior and Soft Top; a 1570cc, 4-cylinder engine with (2) Weber Carbs DCOE, 5-speed Transmission, Steel Wheels with Hubcaps and a set of Pirelli Cinturato 165/HR/14 tires. The Alfa Romeo Duetto sports car model became famous in the 1967 hit movie 'The Graduate' with Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft; while lead actress Anne Bancroft stole hearts, for many in car circles the "true" scene-stealer was the 1966 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider Duetto - a real beauty that captivated every eye whenever it graced the screen.

The exterior of the Alfa is finished in a handsome shade of Silver, and is complemented by a sleek Black interior, and optional covered headlights option, creating a striking look. The Duetto has also benefited from a recent service by Alfa Romeo specialists. Get ready to immerse yourself in the heritage and performance of this attractive Italian sports car as it effortlessly coasts along your favorite roads and highways.

History

The Alfa Romeo Spider (105/115 series) is a two-seater, front engine, rear drive roadster manufactured and marketed by Alfa Romeo from 1966 to 1994 in four distinct series, each with modifications ranging from modest to extensive. As successor to the Giulia Spider, the Spider remained in production for almost three decades. The first three series were assembled by Pininfarina in Grugliasco and the fourth series in San Giorgio Canavese. The last Spider was manufactured in April 1993 — the last rear wheel drive Alfa Romeo before the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione of 2007. The Spider was launched at the 36th Geneva Motor Show in March 1966, and together with the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce tested by the press at an event organised in Gardone Riviera. To choose a name for the spider Alfa Romeo announced a write-in competition, offering an example of the new car as a prize. Over 100 thousand ballots were sent in, the great majority from Italy; the winner was Guidobaldo Trionfi, a man from Brescia, who proposed the name "Duetto" (duet). However it could not be officially adopted due to trademark issues, and the car was named simply Alfa Romeo Spider 1600.