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1981 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - Runs And Drives Beautifully. Lots Of Photos! on 2040-cars

US $8,500.00
Year:1981 Mileage:47254
Location:

White Haven, Pennsylvania, United States

White Haven, Pennsylvania, United States
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You're looking at my 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce.  This car was purchased in 2007 with 40,633 (confirmed by title) miles on the odometer and now has 47,254 miles on the clock.  The car has been, as my wife calls it "my mistress."  Over the years I have spent a great deal of time and money maintaining and improving her.  The car starts easily the first try and settles into a beautiful idle.  She idles well, runs well, and sounds spectacular.

Paint is in excellent condition - The car was repainted not long before and whoever painted it did a great job.  Very clean with a lot of clear coat & depth.

The only thing that is not exactly as it should be is the switch on in the middle of the dash.  The switch operates the in-tank fuel pump.  I was having some problems with it, so rather than trace the wires and tear everything apart I decided the most reasonable solution at the time was to mount a switch to activate the pump.  It's a nice big switch and it makes start up and shut down feel like a bit more of an occasion.

The tach, speedo, and all gauges work properly.  The car handles well and is quick and comfortable.  I've driven the car extensively over the years that I've had it, but the time has come to pass he on to another enthusiast who will take care of her.  I wouldn't hesitate to drive this car anywhere.  After all the maintenance I've done over the years, the car is quite reliable.

TERMS:  
  • Buyer agrees to submit a $500, non-refundable deposit via PayPal within 24 hours of end of auction.
  • Buyer agrees to come collect the car within 72 hours of end of auction.
  • Seller only accepts cash or certified bank check.
  • No personal checks.
  • No credit cards.
  • Please ask any questions prior to bidding.
  • Good luck bidding!

The great:
  • Body is in excellent condition.
  • Sumitomo HTR 200 tires in excellent condition with great tread depth.
  • H1 Headlight conversion (lights are bright and both high and low beams work well).
  • IAP Header.
  • New catalytic converter.
  • Replaced exhaust center section with unit from IAP.
  • Replaced exhaust rear section with unit from IAP.
  • Rear muffler delete (sounds amazing).
  • Wooden shift knob with Alfa Romeo crest.
  • Polyurethane front sway bar bushings.
  • Cleaned out and reconditioned fuel tank.
  • Clear title.
  • Replaced alternator V-belt.
  • Replaced in-tank fuel pump and filter.
  • Replaced engine bay fuel filter.
  • Replaced engine bay rubber fuel lines.
  • Oil change always involved extracting and replacing oil in the SPICA fuel pump as well as replacing SPICA pump oil filter.
  • Replaced front brake discs with cross drilled units.
  • Replaced front brake calipers.
  • Replaced front brake pads.
  • Replaced rear brake discs.
  • Replaced rear brake calipers
  • Replaced rear brake pads.
  • Replaced convertible top.

The less than great:
  • Climate controls and interior fan removed (but included in the sale).
  • Rear bumper is missing center trim and has a wee bit of rust underneath.
  • Left front turn signal has some jb weld on it to fix a crack in the plastic cover.  
  • In-tank fuel pump has manual switch in the center of the dash to switch the pump on and off.

























































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