1972 1973 1974 1975 Alfa romeo classic series II convertible restoration driver

Description for Alfa Romeo Spider 1974

Offered for sale is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Series II 2000 Spider Iniezione Convertible, complete with her original 2000cc 4-cylinder engine with SPICA Fuel Injection paired toa 5-speed manual transmission. Chassis number AR*3042503. The car was acquired through an Alfa restoration specialty center where it was stored for about 8 years, and has recently been put back into service during the last year. Brand new convertible top and complete engine tune-up to include new fuel pump, fresh fuel filters, new battery, new plugs and new plug wires. Dealer installed AC recently charged and in working order. Straight body and driver-quality “Rosso Alfa Red” exterior paint pairs well with recent recovered Grey cloth and black leather accented seats. This is a driver-quality example that a new owner can improve on as he or she enjoys driving the car.

Clean bonded Texas title and Antique Texas plates.

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/iHlRaS7QF5o (highlight, right-click and choose "Go To")

Driveline:

∙ Original 2000cc Inline 4-cylinder with SPICA Fuel Injection rated at 130bhp@5500RPM and134ft. lbs@4400RPM.Runs great, clean start and no smoke.

∙ Original 5-speed Manual gearbox with excellent clutch feel and smooth synchro's, no grinding

∙ Suspension is solid, vehicle tracks straight and has responsive steering

∙ Brake system maintenance to include all caliper rebuilds, new pads and a new master cylinder. Brakes well and stops straight.

∙ OEM Alfa Campagnolo 14” wheels in good condition wrapped in Brand New Hankook Kinergy 185/70R14Tires, have less than 200mi.

Body:

∙ Bod, frame, floors, rockers and doors are in overall good condition, straight metal with few and only minor rust area's to include trunk floor (some rust through, will require repair), leading edge of the hood (bubbling) and minor bubbling near rockers Floors are solid; see pics and video

∙ Exterior chrome trim, grill, bumpers, headlight bezels and windshield trim is in good driver-quality condition. Front passenger side molding trim piece is missing; see pics.

∙ Originally “Prototipo Yellow”, now “Rosso Red” and in driver-quality condition. Presents well,nice 10ft paint. Has some minor abrasions and some chipping at lower rear valance; see pics.

∙ Brand new and professionally installed vinyl convertible top and rear plastic screen. Operates flawlessly opening and closing. No leaks.

∙ Windshield and door glass all in driver-quality condition, no breaks or chips. Driver side door window does not fully lower

∙ Headlights, tail lights, reverse and signals all operational

Interior:

∙ Newer Grey Cloth and Black Leather trimmed seating surfaces recovered during prior ownership /restoration process are in excellent condition

∙ Carpet appears to be original and in good driver-quality condition with no rips, tears or stains. Interior door panels were replaced with new reproductions from Centerline Alfa in 2021.

∙ Dash Lights, Instrument Gauges, Radio and AC/Heater are all functional. Wood-trimmed steering wheel is original to the car and in very good condition. Dash has 1 crack near upper / windshield area; see pics

∙ Horn and Wipers are fully functional

Overall, a nice running and driving 74' Alfa Romeo Spider that can be driven while continuing to restore. Solid little Iniezione Convertible roadster that gets lots of attention, has had a lot of the hard work completed and has loads of life left to enjoy.