Alfa Romeo Spider 1750 1971 Rotisserie Restoration on 2040-cars
Sunol, California, United States
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I have owned quite a few Alfa Romeo spiders in my life, going right back to when I was in my early 20s when I had a lovely primrose colored 1976 2000 in London, a great car but as we like to say in England "If you listen carefully, you can actually hear it rusting away!"
Alfa Romeos' iconic spider has been around in many shapes and bodystyles for a very long time, in the 60s they were actually nearly twice the price of Jaguar's world changing EType. The problem with the Italian Spider though, was not only poor body protection leading to horrible rust, but it was also the lack of care and proper maintenance they received as they fell into the hands of people who just couldn't justify spending proper money to keep them in top shape, many cars were repaired very poorly, the dreaded rust, which even affected cars here in California was never addressed properly, more often than not it was simply bodged up.
But then, once in a blue moon you find a car like this one........ a totally stunning 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 Cam tail Spider, a rare car to start with as the 1750's by 1971 were US only cars but a totally rust free and meticulously restored car on top of that. 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider 1750 The subject of a total nut and bolt rotisserie restoration in 1998 this Spider is an exceptional car in a rare color, it was stripped down to all the way to a bare shell and restored the proper way, the US side markers were removed and their openings welded up, giving a much more european look, the floor pans were cut out and correct replacements were spot welded in, doors were hung properly and gaps measured and perfected, before being painted on top, underneath, inside and everywhere else. All of the metal work was done to the highest standards before the shell was repainted in what I believe is Rosso Amaranto, every rubber seal was replaced and a perfect front screen fitted, the soft top bows were blasted and repainted in black enamel. As you can see there are a number of pictures detailing the work from the rotisserie to the paint job and all the way to the interior re trimming, along with these are receipts for well over twenty thousand dollars. There is also a letter there detailing the fact that most of the assembly work was completed by the owner himself, pointing out the fact that there is no cost factored for the hours he put into the build. I don't think you could replicate a car like this today for less than 40K. Along with the body restoration, the motor and transmission were fully rebuilt by a professional shop here in the Bay Area, at the same time the complete suspension was overhauled and detailed including fitting brand new Koni classic shock absorbers, all new bushings, balljoints and stainless steel flexible brake hoses. There are receipts for a new radiator as well as the rebuild for the fuel injection. The exhaust system was replaced and upgraded with a performance rear silencer. I am informed that the rear axle is from a 1978 model which is a great upgrade as the 78 rear end features a Limited Slip Differential. The story goes that the car was purchased in 2000 by an Alfa Romeo collector, I m told that he kept this Alfa in a plastic bubble, when he passed away his collection of cars was split up and the 1750 was inherited by his son, from whom I purchased it. The car has sat in his garage under a cover for approx 4 years and it did have quite a few small dings and dents, I took it to my dent guy and he made and absolutely superb job, they are undetectable apart from one small paint crack near the gas flap lid. The paintwork remains superb especially as it is now some 15 years old, I could fault it by telling you that there are some really minor chips as you would expect from simply driving, a couples of light rubbing scratches on the top panels, but these are virtually invisible unless you really look for them. The tires are proper Pirelli 14" but they have age cracking and its time they were replaced. The motor starts easily, it runs beautifully and holds absolutely superb oil pressure, the trans shifts easily, does not baulk or grind and it behaves like its just been rebuilt. The interior is superb, mats are included that are not shown in the pics, these have served to protect the rubber mats which look as fresh as the day they were fitted. I am a licensed car dealer located in Pleasanton, California and welcome any inspections before auctions end, please remember this is a 1971 car that was restored to concours standards some 15 years ago and remains superb to this day, California residents will pay all applicable taxes and registration fees, out of state buyers can avoid California fees by having the car trucked out of the state by a properly bonded transport company. Overseas buyers, I can help with shipping, Northern European ports are approximately 5 weeks away and around $1500 port to port You can call me on 925 789 9825 |
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