Description
This lot will be auctioned via Silverstone Auctions, The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2023 on Friday the 25th of August - Saturday the 26th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN. A modern classic by Pininfarina, the simple-yet-elegant 'Kamm tail' Spider bodywork which premiered on the 1970 Spider Veloce Series 2 would prove enduringly popular, lasting into the 1990s. The Spider's mechanics were essentially those of the Giulia with independent front suspension, a coil-suspended live rear axle, and four-wheel servo-assisted disc brakes, whilst the engine was the Giulia Sprint GTV's 1. 6-litre, double-overhead-camshaft four. The twin-Dell Orto equipped 2-litre Spider Veloce (105. 27) arrived in 1971. Wind tunnel testing resulted in the 2000's signature drag-reducing Wunibald Kamm-designed 'Coda Tronca' tail, while improvements over the earlier Duetto models included bigger brakes and a limited-slip differential. Other changes were not so easily spotted. The windscreen was more inclined leading to additional modifications and adorning the front was a new heart-shaped grille and revised bumpers. Several other detail changes were made before production changed to the Series 3 in 1982. Outstanding speed, acceleration and handling were all characteristics of this class-leading model, which nevertheless possessed a remarkable docility, even at high speeds.
According to its Certificate of Origin, this original right-hand drive 2000 Veloce was originally supplied on 20/ 05/ 1975 and onwards to its first owner on 04/ 06/ 1975. It's been the subject of a recent extensive restoration and now presents superbly in a gleaming coat of Alfa Rosso over a classic black interior and is supplied with an extremely rare factory hardtop. The extensive rebuild was not purely cosmetic but far more in-depth ensuring that this example now stands head and shoulders above the average. Works included a full body refurbishment and an engine and gearbox rebuild incorporating new carburettors, electric fuel pump and electronic ignition at which point it was fully set up on a rolling-road. Further restoration included a total suspension and brake overhaul, a new fuel tank, and a full retrim including door cards, seats, carpet and hood, all set off by a glorious set of Alfaholic GTA-style alloys. With renowned Alfa Romeo specialists Alfaholics and Classic Alfa amongst others, having had a hand in the restoration, this outstanding Spider is ready to be enjoyed once again and with just 150 miles covered since completion, a period of 'running-in' is highly recommended to achieve the very best from this ever popular 1970s convertible. Accompanied by a large history file including restoration invoices and a ‘Certificato Di Origine’ your early inspection of this Alfa Romeo is highly recommended and encouraged to fully appreciate the opportunity available.
