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Used choice: Alfa Spider Duetto

Great styling and a starring role in The Graduate have played their part in making the Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto a legend

Classic Alfa Spider was star of the Sixties

Text: Ross Pinnock / Photos: www.duettoregister.com and www.veloce.se

15th July 2007

It arrived in 1966, and the last of the 6,325 examples built rolled off the line in 1968.

However, while the Duetto name was dropped, the tiny two-seater Spider carried on, undergoing a number of makeovers before it was ditched in 1977.

In 1969 the Spider’s pretty design was given a cut-off tail, and the final versions, which were reintroduced here in the Eighties, wore big plastic bumpers. The original car was fitted with a 108bhp 1.6-litre engine and came with a round tail, but the later Junior and 1750 Veloce featured 1.3 and 1.8-litre engines respectively.

An enthusiastic UK following ensures there are plenty around, and most parts are easily available, too. Condition varies, so it’s worth getting a specialist to check out any potential purchase.

Rust is the big headache, and cars with leaking roofs are likely to suffer from both corrosion and electrical gremlins, so beware. The best models sell for more than £10,000, but half that figure will buy you a presentable example, and values should reflect condition rather than age and mileage.

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In detail: Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto

Prices: £3,500-£13,000
Production dates: 1966-1968
Engine: 1.6-litre 4cyl, 108bhp
Why? Superb handling, a charismatic engine and fantastic looks ensure the Duetto has a passionate following. Subsequent
versions still offer open-topped thrills, as well as more power, but the pretty Duetto is the purist’s favourite.

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