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Highlights
- Just one former registered keeper
- Warranted 59,501 km (36,972 miles)
- Original factory-applied Giallo Prototipo paint
- Spent its life in Pretoria at 1,800m above sea level, resulting in a rot-free example
The Appeal
The Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider Veloce represents the sweet spot in the classic Spider lineage, offering the perfect balance of performance, handling, and Italian flair. This 1971 'Coda Tronca' (Kamm-tail) variant is particularly desirable among enthusiasts for its distinctive styling and enhanced aerodynamics over earlier models.
What makes this specific example extraordinary is its remarkable originality and provenance - having been cherished by just one former registered keeper, Professor Wessels of the CSIR - "a man who understood engineering perfection and treated this Alfa accordingly", the vendor tells us. It was never thrashed, never neglected, and never left to the elements.
The vendor adds:
"This isn’t just another Spider—it’s the Spider. The most balanced, the most sought-after, the most rewarding to drive. A Collector’s Dream – Offered for Global Sale."
What makes this specific example extraordinary is its remarkable originality and provenance - having been cherished by just one former registered keeper, Professor Wessels of the CSIR - "a man who understood engineering perfection and treated this Alfa accordingly", the vendor tells us. It was never thrashed, never neglected, and never left to the elements.
The vendor adds:
"This isn’t just another Spider—it’s the Spider. The most balanced, the most sought-after, the most rewarding to drive. A Collector’s Dream – Offered for Global Sale."
History and Paperwork
- One former registered keeper - Professor Wessels of the CSIR
- Showing 59,501 km (36,972 miles), which is reportedly warranted
- Spent its entire life in Pretoria, South Africa
- Being sold from a private collection of rare collector-grade cars
- Professional and secure worldwide shipping available through Freight Factory
Finished in its original factory-applied Giallo Prototipo, this Spider wears one of the rarest and most desirable Alfa colours—a shade that perfectly accentuates its iconic Kamm-tail (Coda Tronca) design.
Having spent its life in Pretoria at 1, 800m above sea level, this car is bone dry, straight as an arrow, and entirely rot-free. No welding. No restoration. No bull."
Having spent its life in Pretoria at 1, 800m above sea level, this car is bone dry, straight as an arrow, and entirely rot-free. No welding. No restoration. No bull."
The Condition
- Kamm-tail 'Coda Tronca' bodywork in very good original condition
- Original factory-applied Giallo Prototipo paint presents exceedingly well
- Bodywork appears straight and free from rust, benefiting from the dry high-altitude climate
- No welding or restoration work has been carried out
- Factory steel wheels with correct 1750 hubcaps remain in place
- Original wood-rimmed Hellebore steering wheel in good condition
- Jaeger instrumentation complete and in working order
The Mechanics
- 1750cc four-cylinder twin-cam engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Very well-presented and original-looking engine compartment
- Mechanically preserved in its original specification
"The 1750 Spider Veloce sits in a league of its own. Unlike the later 2000, it retains the pure and rev-happy character of Alfa’s twin-cam engine, delivering effortless power through its silky-smooth 5-speed manual gearbox.
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