Highlights

Only 61,680 kilometres from new
Recently repainted in the original aquamarine green colour
Rear axle and carburettors overhauled
Overhaul renewed in July 2023
A truly stunning Duetto 1600 true to original specification

The Attractions

Admiring the photos of this splendid Duetto, it is really hard to understand why buyers at the time did not appreciate its original 'cuttlebone' design with its characteristic tapered rear end. It was probably too unusual for the general public, which is why later versions adopted a more traditional design, making these early cars very rare and particularly sought-after.

This example stands out for its very special livery that makes it stand out from the more common red Duetto. The car was repainted a few years ago in its original colour scheme for the US market, where it was first sold. It was brought back to Italy a few years ago and was purchased by the current owner in 2013.

This beautiful Duetto seems to be in really good shape and completely faithful to the original specification: the only difference is the beautiful steering wheel with wooden crown in a classic design. And it is also a reliable and pleasant car to drive, thanks to a recent overhaul of the rear axle and carburettors.

The 1,600 cm³ engine is one of the liveliest and most brilliant versions of the classic twin-shaft Nord. In view of its low mileage and excellent condition, this is a classic Alfa that is really hard to resist.

History and Documentation

Registered in 1968
Imported from the United States and purchased by an Italian importer in 2013
Last servicing carried out in July 2023
Registered with the Italian Automotoclub Storico Italiano with certification visible in the photo gallery
Registration certificate in the name of the current owner
Various invoices and receipts for the interventions described below
We have been informed that this car has been repainted in the original colour scheme
Owner's manual supplied

Conditions

The bodywork appears well-preserved, with few visible imperfections and well-aligned panels
Repainted in original colour, shows very few signs of use
True to original configuration with steel wheels, chrome wheel covers and matching spare wheel
The seller has informed us that the Dunlop tyres are in good condition, having covered approx. 5,000 km
Original exterior chrome trim in good condition, with some slight signs of ageing
Efficient headlights with clear lenses
Underbody looks very good and the seller has not reported any structural problems
The black soft top is well aligned and the rear window is intact and transparent
This car is also equipped with a tonneau cover, which fits correctly as visible in the photos
Very pleasant interior upholstered in black vinyl, with coodinated carpeting and Alfa Romeo branded floor mats
Interior trim appears to be in very good condition overall, with only some slight signs of wear visible in the photos
A few signs of wear not particularly noticeable on the original controls
Door panels and trim in good condition
Dashboard looks good, with a few bubbles under the vinyl covering as shown in the photos
Dashboard body colour finish is well maintained, with no obvious damage or defects
Fitted with a vintage wooden steering wheel
Original Bakelite steering wheel is included
There are no reported problems or malfunctions with the electrical system, lighting system or instrumentation
There are no warning lights on the dashboard, and the seller has not reported any problems to us

Mechanics

Four-cylinder twin-shaft 'Nord' engine with 1,570 cm³, particularly lively
5-speed manual gearbox
Overhauled rear axle
Overhauled carburettors
The seller told us that this car is efficient and very pleasant to drive
No mechanical problems have been reported to us

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