1978 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

Description for Alfa Romeo Spider 1978

Alfa Romeo spider veloce 1978. Beautiful chocolate brown original factory color. Tan mohair convertible top with matching tan seats and door panels. Brown carpet in the interior and trunk in like new condition. Dash covered with a dash pad. Wheels are original mini lites with new Jinyu 185 70 r14 tires. Metallic Alfa center badges are present. This car is currently registered and smogged in California. It passes with no problems. Pump belts are currently in place. The spica injection pump has been professionally serviced. Engine: new valves rings bearings oil pump rebuilt. desirable marelli plex ignition. No oil leaks of consequence gas tank and radiator have both been cleaned and serviced. Rear end is from a '91 spider auto providing better performance at high way speeds. NEW: brakes wheel bearingsdoor locks horn relays wiper and fan switches catalytic converter Ansa rear exhaust. All gauges speedo tach lights turn signals work. 1974 spider bumper conversion. Done to a high standard with original 1974 parts. 3 point seat belt conversion parts from an '86 spider in Custom welded box enclosures in the tonneau. Rust free Southern California Spider. I have been using this car regularly and it drives beautifully. Starts instantaneously hot or cold. Runs cool on the 101 in traffic. The gear change is fluid with no 2nd gear synchro issues. The steering is tight and responsive at speed. Koni sport shocks give it a firm but comfortable ride. I would drive this car anywhere. Finished to an unusually high standard by a noted Alfa Romeo enthusiast This car requires very little. The paint although not perfect has a deep finish and an elegant luster. A detailing of the mechanically sound engine bay will bring this car to approaching show car standards. ....It's simply much too enjoyable as it is. Buyer is welcome to inspect this car in the Los angeles Metro Area. Buyer responsible for deposit upon winning the auction. This car is sold as is for buyer pick up in Los Angeles. Any shipping will be the responsibility of the purchaser. We are willing to work with the purchaser. Full payment due within 5-7 days of auction ending.