1969 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto 1750

1750 motor-twin Webers, alloy GTA wheels, new leather interior, over $60k in restoration since 2010, absolutely stunning Duetto!

The Alfa Romeo Spider is one of the most recognized sports cars ever to come out of Italy, both timeless in design and rich in heritage. The Pininfarina designed bodywork has stayed fairly true to the original concept and lasted from 1966 all the way through 1994. The Spider outlasted all the competition as the sole survivor of the 2 seat roadster class of automobiles that were so popular in the 60s and 70s. The Alfa Spider Duetto really gained attention in the US with the premier of the movie “The Graduate” in 1967. Many Duettos were sold as a result of the groundbreaking film that featured a risqué plot and a soundtrack from Simon & Garfunkel.
Dustin Hoffman’s character “Benjamin” drove around California in a red Spider which was almost its own character in the movie for as much screen time it had. No other sports roadster can quite match the Alfa for style, passion, and history that it is so loved by its many admirers throughout the world in our opinion!

This 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto 1750 was built in October of 1969 and sold new on May 1970 in Frankfurt, Germany. The original colors were Red over Black interior. Early ownership history is not known to us but in 2010-2011 the car was restored in Ohio. Work completed included rebuilding the engine, installing twin Weber DCOE carburetors, performance camshaft/valve springs, slotted/drilled brake rotors, performance lowering springs and KYB shocks, GTA style alloy wheels, new exhaust, the gearbox was also rebuilt. The body was stripped and repainted in the original color of Rosso Alfa 514 and the soft top was replaced with German canvas. In 2012 the car was relocated to WA after restoration and purchase by a new owner. New Vredestein tires were fitted in 2017 and much maintenance was performed during his ownership. In 2022 the car had a custom bespoke full leather interior installed by Sunmark Upholstery to the tune of $13,000!

The valve cover was removed and refinished in red wrinkle coat Beautiful European Saddle Tan leather hides cover the seats, door panels, shifter base, e-brake, and luxurious beige Wilton Wool carpets bound in leather cover the floors. A new black soft top boot was sourced from Italy. Recent work from 2024 on includes, polishing the stainless bumpers, resealing the valve cover, changing the oil, new Bosch battery fitted, new brighter Silverstar headlamps, new front turn signal lenses, new side mirrors and rearview mirror, new voltage regulator, new sun visors, new stainless wiper arms and blades, new exterior chrome door handles, and new brake lamp switch. This Spider is one of best looking Alfas we have offered for sale and is a huge delight to spectators when it has been taken to local car shows or just driven around town.

The sound of the twin-cam motor with its snarling exhaust will have you grinning ear to ear when you take it out for a spin. All electricals are in good operating condition and the car is a joy to drive. The 1750cc engine is very sought after for Alfa Romeo enthusiasts, many of whom claim it is the best power unit the company ever produced, due to its rev-happy nature. To duplicate this car today would cost you well over $150,000 in restoration work. Here is a chance to own the one everybody wants, a 69’ 1750 Spider with Webbers, euro-spec lights, lowered suspension, GTA wheels, and beautiful Ferrari-like leather interior.

Included with the car are restoration and service receipts going back to 2010, a letter from Marco Fazio of Alfa Romeo Storico verifying the car’s original delivery date and colors, 2 sets of keys, black carpet floor mats, new reproduction tool kit in leather pouch, copies of service and owner’s manuals, jack, spare wheel/tire in trunk, misc spare parts, and cockpit sun cover.