Alfa Romeo Spider (Duetto) (1969)
Sale price: US $7,500.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1969 |
| VIN : | AR-1481299 | Mileage: | 80000 |
| Model: | Spider | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Make: | Alfa Romeo | Vehicle Title: | Clean |
| Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Exterior Color: | Blue |
| Body Type: | Convertible | Transmission: | Manual |
| Interior Color: | Black |
Canoga Park, California, United States
Vehicle description
I purchased this Spider / Duetto in 2017, with plans to completely "strip" the car down to a "Shell" and then do a full restoration. However, I"m dealing with some pressing financial constraints, and I"m just not in a position to complete my dream. The end result is that my loss could be your gain.
For those of you who are not familiar with this particular Spider, here are a few key points:
The term "Duetto" is a nickname for the (Boat Tail) Spiders, which were made from 1966 to 1969, and was featured in the "Graduate" (1967) movie, starring Dustin Hoffman.
The 1969 "Duetto" is the last and the best of the "Duetto"s" because it had some (Brakes, Ash Tray Console, etc.) improvements, which were not available in previous years.
In 1969 there was a HUGE Labor Strike in Italy, and many factories didn"t produce anything. As a result, Alfa Romeo only manufactured 2,500 of these Spiders / Duetto"s in 1969.
So, this Duetto was involved in a "Roll-Over" crash, and had been sitting in the New Mexico Desert for over 2 Decades. I"m assuming that the driver perished in the crash, because the keys were still in the ignition (in the "on" position) when the previous Seller found it. I subsequently purchased it directly from him.
Here is some "Good News" about this Duetto:
* The the "IMPACT POINT" MISSED the ENGINE, and ended up hitting the "A-Arm" directly! * The FRAME is "Basically" STRAIGHT! * For the most part, this is a "RUST-FREE" CAR! * Pertaining to major components, this is a COMPLETE CAR!
Unfortunately, the Hood was thrown out by mistake, along with some other scrap metal. However, finding a replacement Hood should be easy because ALL YEARS of the Spiders (and Duetto"s) have basically the same Hood.
As soon as this Duetto was transported to California, I had it "verified" at the CHP, and then received a "clean" California title from DMV.
Luckily, a few months later, I was able to acquire a COMPLETE FRONT CLIP, from a 1971 Spider, which is EXACTLY the SAME as the 1969 Spider / Duetto, with the exception of 2 "Repair Kits" that will be need (ClassicAlfa.com) for the Nose.
Also, the REAR QUARTER PANEL cannot be repaired, and can be purchased here for $350:
http:/ www.alfaparts.net/105_115roadster.html
Pertaining to the Doors, its probably cheaper to just purchase replacements, since they"re available on eBay.
Finally, I will share what I believe to be the "optimal strategy" for a "complete restoration" (and maximum profit) for this Duetto.
In my opinion, the SINGLE MOST VALUABLE "TOOL" to SELL a CLASSIC CAR is to FIRST SHOW the BUYER a PICTURE of a PERFECTLY "RESTORED" (and PAINTED) SHELL, and then SHOW PICTURES of the ENTIRE (NUT & BOLT) BUILD PROCESS!
Here is a 1969 Duetto, which SOLD for $121K, in 2013:
http:/ www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo13/monterey/lots/r244-1969-alfa-romeo-1750-spider-veloce/293871
Basically, if this Duetto is COMPLETELY "STRIPPED" and then METICULOUSLY "RESTORED" to its ORIGINAL CONDITION, I believe that these 1969 Spiders / Duetto"s will be a "6 FIGURE" CAR AGAIN, sometime within the next 3 to 5 years.
Obviously, it"s difficult to "predict" the future of the marketplace for Classic Alfa Romeo"s, because it has a lot to do with Alfa Romeo"s marketing campaign for their new cars, which is mostly only "word of mouth" advertising so far.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. .
Have a Great Day!
Regards, Tom
For those of you who are not familiar with this particular Spider, here are a few key points:
The term "Duetto" is a nickname for the (Boat Tail) Spiders, which were made from 1966 to 1969, and was featured in the "Graduate" (1967) movie, starring Dustin Hoffman.
The 1969 "Duetto" is the last and the best of the "Duetto"s" because it had some (Brakes, Ash Tray Console, etc.) improvements, which were not available in previous years.
In 1969 there was a HUGE Labor Strike in Italy, and many factories didn"t produce anything. As a result, Alfa Romeo only manufactured 2,500 of these Spiders / Duetto"s in 1969.
So, this Duetto was involved in a "Roll-Over" crash, and had been sitting in the New Mexico Desert for over 2 Decades. I"m assuming that the driver perished in the crash, because the keys were still in the ignition (in the "on" position) when the previous Seller found it. I subsequently purchased it directly from him.
Here is some "Good News" about this Duetto:
* The the "IMPACT POINT" MISSED the ENGINE, and ended up hitting the "A-Arm" directly! * The FRAME is "Basically" STRAIGHT! * For the most part, this is a "RUST-FREE" CAR! * Pertaining to major components, this is a COMPLETE CAR!
Unfortunately, the Hood was thrown out by mistake, along with some other scrap metal. However, finding a replacement Hood should be easy because ALL YEARS of the Spiders (and Duetto"s) have basically the same Hood.
As soon as this Duetto was transported to California, I had it "verified" at the CHP, and then received a "clean" California title from DMV.
Luckily, a few months later, I was able to acquire a COMPLETE FRONT CLIP, from a 1971 Spider, which is EXACTLY the SAME as the 1969 Spider / Duetto, with the exception of 2 "Repair Kits" that will be need (ClassicAlfa.com) for the Nose.
Also, the REAR QUARTER PANEL cannot be repaired, and can be purchased here for $350:
http:/ www.alfaparts.net/105_115roadster.html
Pertaining to the Doors, its probably cheaper to just purchase replacements, since they"re available on eBay.
Finally, I will share what I believe to be the "optimal strategy" for a "complete restoration" (and maximum profit) for this Duetto.
In my opinion, the SINGLE MOST VALUABLE "TOOL" to SELL a CLASSIC CAR is to FIRST SHOW the BUYER a PICTURE of a PERFECTLY "RESTORED" (and PAINTED) SHELL, and then SHOW PICTURES of the ENTIRE (NUT & BOLT) BUILD PROCESS!
Here is a 1969 Duetto, which SOLD for $121K, in 2013:
http:/ www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo13/monterey/lots/r244-1969-alfa-romeo-1750-spider-veloce/293871
Basically, if this Duetto is COMPLETELY "STRIPPED" and then METICULOUSLY "RESTORED" to its ORIGINAL CONDITION, I believe that these 1969 Spiders / Duetto"s will be a "6 FIGURE" CAR AGAIN, sometime within the next 3 to 5 years.
Obviously, it"s difficult to "predict" the future of the marketplace for Classic Alfa Romeo"s, because it has a lot to do with Alfa Romeo"s marketing campaign for their new cars, which is mostly only "word of mouth" advertising so far.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. .
Have a Great Day!
Regards, Tom