Highlights

Interesting project introduction to Spider ownership
Curent keeper since 2009
Includes 17 replacement body panels, skins and sills
Brand new set of carpets included
Featured in the owner's professional artwork
Desirable 2L model in RHD

The Appeal

While MG was fettling the B over in Abingdon, in Italy’s ‘motor city’ Turin, Alfa’s engineers were working to a similar brief. The result, however, was very different. The last project of Battista Pininfarina and equipped with the superb ‘Nord’ twin cam, the Spider was the bespoke Italian suit to the B’s Burton two-piece.

The original Spider is one classic motoring’s true greats. An icon. Here is a chance to get in on the scene with a rare project that you can complete to your own spec. It is a 1972 ‘conda tronca’ Series 2 Spider that was acquired by the seller in 2009, following a restoration, and was used regularly until 2017. It is the desirable 2L model and configured in RHD.

There is obvious work to do, but it comes with a large cache of panels and parts to complete the job. The vendor tells us that the parts were bought on advice from an Alfa specialist based on what the car needed in 2017. For the right buyer, this looks like an interesting way into Spider ownership without the usually high initial outlay for a restored car.

The vendor says:

“When I was a child in the early 70s I saw my dream car in a film. A few years later I discovered it's name (and the film!) and in the early noughties I was finally able to afford one. I owned my dream car. I loved it ,drove it weekly and cherished it. It was my car forever until I was persuaded to hand it over to the wrong people at what certainly became the wrong time! It wasn't a Ferrari Dino, or a Lamborghini Espada but for me it was as good as if not better than everything else I drew up against at the lights. Bright red, black and silver with the doors (and the headlamps) for the Gods. It was so important to me it became immortalized in my art (alantrueart.com) even in its sorry state.

“The storage I have is also finite so sadly it is time. There is a reserve because I know it has a value. It has been dry for several years and is complete. Small change for a little bit of heaven.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 1973 according to DVLA records
UK registered from 13th November 1995
Five UK keepers
Current keeper since March 2009
Vendor states he acquired the car in 2006
Used once or twice weekly to 2017 we are told
Garaged from 2006-2017
Maintained and MOT'd until 2017
Welding work advised in 2017 as can be checked on MOT history
Period of deterioration followed for 4 years before the owner retrieved the vehicle
Currently stored in a covered area
Car was assessed by an Alfa Romeo specialist n 2017
Car features in owner's art (alantrueart.com)
Car has been kept dry for several years and is said to be complete
Documentation of previous restoration included
Some invoices and MOTs as shown
Marketing brochure
Various panels and parts included as shown

The vendor says:

“I bought the vehicle in 2006. It had previously been restored and I have extensive documentation to this effect. The car however is now badly in need of restoration. From the date of purchase in 2006 as with all my previous classics, the car was garage and used on a once weekly basis, often more depending on the weather. The car was cherished, maintened and mot'd up until 2017 when I was advised to commit to some welding work.

“This commenced a period of neglect and deterioration for the car. I rescued the vehicle which other than the removal of some body work on the sils had been untouched for 4 years. I removed the car and since then it has been stored in a giant greenhouse. In this period the car has been transported to a major Alfa Romeo parts and restoration works whereby I asked them to inspect and sell me the panels (at that time) they felt we're required to restore the car. I subsequently bought 17 panels, skins and sils and these would be included in the sale. I also have a brand new pair of headlamp blisters and a brand new set of carpets for the car ,also included in the sale.

“The car has had the interior removed,the brightwork removed and the lights, all however have been stored and are safe. The car ran without problem and the engine was good although not turned over in 18 months.The front Wings, boot and bonnet are all solid as are the doors. The seats whilst only afflicted with a few minor splits on the seams are still in need of attention.The 'ferrari' wheels are clean and the tyres have less than 500 miles in them. It has a wood effect steering wheel, unfortunately it does have a split in the dashboard.”

The Condition

Older restoration prior to 2009 finished in classic red
Paintwork and bodywork require restoration as shown
Underside of the car requires attention
Sills have been modified and require replacement
All required replacement panels are included (14 panels, skins and sills) we are told
Principal panels (hood, bonnet, wings, doors) needing only light restoration according to seller
Wheel well panel is missing but available (£80 from Veloce Sport)
Interior has been removed from the car
Seats have minor splits on the seams
Brand new set of carpets included
Dashboard has a split
Five spoke Cromodora alloys appear presentable as shown
Vendor states that tyres have less than 500 miles on them although they may be old
Wood effect steering wheel included showing some deterioration
Brightwork, lights, and interior components have been removed but safely stored
Brand new pair of headlamp blisters included
All removed interior components included
All brightwork and lights included

The Mechanics

1,962cc twin cam ‘Nord’ 4cyl engine
5spd manual transmission
Engine ran without issues when last started (18 months ago)
The vendor states the engine is "good and honest" despite inactivity
Car is sold as a restoration project and will require trailering
Buyers should bear in mind the photos and period of engine inactivity

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