Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider for sale 

Introduced in 1966 as the final project personally overseen by Battista Pininfarina, the Alfa Romeo Spider –  affectionately nicknamed the "Duetto" – is one of the most iconic open-top sports cars in automotive history. Built on the nimble, short-wheelbase Giulia 105-series chassis, it paired "boat-tail" aerodynamics with Alfa’s legendary twin-cam all-alloy four-cylinder engine, four-wheel disc brakes, and a crisp five-speed manual gearbox. Immortalized in pop culture by Dustin Hoffman in the 1967 film The Graduate, the original "round-tail" Duetto was produced only until 1969, making these early series cars among the purest and most sought-after Italian roadsters built.

Exterior: The exterior of this Alfa Romeo 1300 Duetto Spider is finished in its original color, Rosso Montecatini (AR 504) – a shade that resonates with everyone, is synonymous with the Duetto, and matches the color of Dustin Hoffman’s car in The Graduate. This car underwent a major nut-and-bolt restoration completed in 2006, and the quality is simply impeccable. The paint finish is superb, the panel gaps are great, and the car feels truly well put together. What makes this restoration particularly stand out is how well it has aged; the fact that it was completed 20 years ago and still looks brand new really speaks to the quality of the work.

Of course, one could go on endlessly about the Duetto's beautiful design, which represents some of Pininfarina's finest work for Alfa Romeo. Being a very rare 1300 model, it originally featured a few minor differences compared to the more common 1750 – for example, the lower front bumpers in steel and uncovered headlights. On this car, however, those parts have been upgraded to the 1750 specification. The car sits on its original wheels, and both the undercarriage and the trunk look great, the latter fitted with new original-style rubber mats. The black soft top is also in perfect condition with a tight, well-stretched fit. Additionally, the car comes with a very rare original black hardtop – a wonderful feature that extends the driving season.

Interior: Inside, the Alfa Romeo 1300 Duetto Spider is simple, classy, and beautiful. As I like to say about classic Alfas, there is very little inside, yet everything that is there is a work of art. Condition-wise, the cabin is excellent, featuring new carpets, flawless instruments, perfect door cards, and seats that have been nicely reupholstered in leather rather than the factory vinyl. Now, 15,000 km after the restoration, the seats have just started to break in nicely and look lovely. Once again, inside the cabin, you can tell the car has undergone a proper shakedown period post-restoration; everything feels solid with no loose parts or rattles, and every component works as intended. As a 1300, it originally came with a two-spoke black steering wheel. It has since been upgraded to a three-spoke wooden wheel, though the original is also included.

Engine and Mechanics: This Alfa Romeo 1300 Duetto Spider is no longer a 1300. The somewhat underpowered original engine has been replaced with a 2000 unit – a highly appreciated upgrade among buyers, collectors, and drivers alike. Mechanically, this car is as sound as can be. The engine was completely overhauled with high-compression pistons, new cylinder sleeves, new bearings, valve seats, and more. Naturally, the clutch was also replaced, and both the gearbox and rear axle were restored. The electrics were thoroughly sorted and the brakes renewed. Essentially, everything has been refreshed, and the car feels amazing to drive.

This work was completed in 2006, and the car has been driven 15,000 km since. In 2024, additional preventative maintenance was carried out after the engine developed a minor oil leak; the owner decided to pull the engine and inspect everything once more. The following work was performed:

• Installed a new oil pump
• Sent the starter motor and alternator out for refurbishment
• Replaced seals in the clutch master and slave cylinders
• Replaced bellows/seals and oil in the gearbox
• Rebuilt the Burman steering box, including lapping the ball races and installing new seals
• Changed the engine oil, oil filter, fuel filter, brake and clutch fluid, and long-life coolant

Also noteworthy are the twin Dell'Orto carburetors – by far the best carburetors for a 2.0L Alfa, delivering lovely, smooth power with none of the typical "Weber sneezing." These carburetors were gone through and restored earlier this year.

History and Documentation: This car was delivered new to Sweden in 1969 and had just a couple of owners before finding its home with the current owner in 1980. It already had some rust upon purchase, so the current owner restored it to nice daily-driver condition and enjoyed it as a summer car until 1993, when it was time for a full nut-and-bolt restoration. Completed in 2006 with no expense spared, the car comes with remarkable documentation: detailed photographs of the restoration process, receipts for every part used, and all inspection (MOT/Besiktning) records dating back to 1980. The car also includes its original tool kit and jack.

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