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1979 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER S2 VELOCE 2000 LHD

Sale price: £11,995.00 make an offer

Price trends for this listing:
09.11.2013: £10,063.00
23.11.2013: £13,995.00

Car location: Harrogate, United Kingdom

Seller's notes: FULLY RESTORED , NEVER WELDED AND NO RUST. OVER £7000 SPENT ON RENOVATION.LEFT HAND DRIVE

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Doors:
2
Mileage:
63,000
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1979 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER S2 VELOCE 2000 LHD for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.5) based on 413 votes
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MODEL HISTORY

In 1970 the first significant change to the exterior styling was introduced on the 1750 Spider Veloce. with the original's distinctive elongated round tail changed to a more conventional cut-off tail. called the "Kamm tail". as well as improving the luggage space. Numerous other small changes took place both inside and out. such as a slightly different grille. new doorhandles. a more raked windscreen. top-hinged pedals and improved interior trim.

1971 saw the Spider Veloce get a new. larger powerplant - a 1962 cc. 132 hp (98 kW) unit - and consequently the name was changed from 1750 Spider Veloce to 2000 Spider Veloce. The 1600 Spider restarted production a year later as the Spider 1600 Junior. and was visually identical to the 1300.

1974 saw the introduction of the rare. factory request. Spider-Targa. Based upon the Spider. it featured a Porsche style solid rear window and lift out roof panels. all made out of black GRP type material. Less than 2. 00 models of such type were ever made and was the only part solid roof Spider until the introduction of the factory crafted hard top.

The 1300 and 2000 cars were modified in 1974 and 1975 respectively to include two small seats behind the front seats. becoming a "two plus two" four seater. The 1300 model was discontinued in 1977. Also. between 1974 and 1976. the early-style stainless-steel bumpers were discontinued and replaced with black. rubber-clad units to meet increasingly stringent North American crash requirements.

4. 57 of 1300 Junior were made and 4. 48 of 1600 Junior. 16. 20 of 2000 Spider Veloce were made and 22. 59 of 2000 Spider Veloce US version. 4. 74 and 4. 27 (US) 1750 Spider Veloce were made (this includes 'round tail' Spiders)





DETAILS
 

Originally sold in California. the car was brought to the UK and registered here in 1991. The car is in fantastic condition having

never been welded and retaining the original floorpan and sills as they left the factory.

Having only covered 63. 00 miles the Alfa is in great mechanical condition and has good water temperature and oil pressure

An extensive plan of works has been carried out on the car. this year. successfully achieving a beautiful conversion to European spec including a brand new front bumpers. soft top and new interior. We have also modified the suspension which now includes fast road springs at the front and lowered rear springs giving it much better handling.  

Repainted in its original and rare (currently white on v5) Nero Black. this Alfa Romeo Spider has been

transformed into a stunning example and surely one of the best in the UK.

 

Mileage - 63. 00

M. O. T - June 2014 (no advisories)

Tax - 12 Months

Fuel - Unleaded

Two sets of keys

4 previous UK owners

Carbs set up by  Boggs Bros.

Comes with history and US reg document.

 


    MECHANICALS

A comprehensive engine service carried out. including oil change. new HT leads and spark plugs.

We have fitted a reconditioned 5 speed gearbox (12 months warranty). slave cylinder and clutch kit from Classic Alfa.

Rebuilt rear brake calipers and recent discs all round.

Fresh clutch/brake fluid.

New fast road springs on the front.

New front shocks and ball joints.

Flushed cooling system.

Carbs have been re jetted and set up by Boggs Bros in Malton.

Powder coated cam cover and air filter housing.

Stable water temperature and good oil pressure.

Twin Weber dcoe40 are fitted with new air filter

The car features a stainless steel sports exhaust system (£800) which sounds terrific.

  BODYWORK AND PAINT   The car has been repainted (£3000) to its original Nero black paintwork and looks stunning. The most important thing when looking for an Alfa Romeo is bodywork and rust. the good news is there is no rust or corrosion anywhere. with the added bonus of never being welded and retaining its original floors. sills etc. It appears to have been Zeibarted from new which explains the condition and should last for many years to come.     INTERIOR The carpets are from KHM in Germany and are of high quality velour. This Alfa has the desirable rear lugagge area behind the front seats. The centre console is new and includes a new gearknob and gaiter. The tan seats and door cards are in very good condition having been changed in the last few years. The dashboard is cracked as is usual for these cars. A dashtop cover is available if required at no extra charge. The original jack is present and working. The car comes with a leather tool roll including all the tools you might need. It retains its original wood rimmed steering wheel which is in very good condition. The sun visors are in very good condition and includes vanity mirror. ELECTRICS The lights all work without fault including the boot and glovebox courtesy lights. Wipers. heater and hazard warning light works as they should. A new battery was fitted last year. A retro style radio is fitted and features spindle controls and USB connection.   CHROMEWORK The front bumpers are brand new and in perfect condition as is the grille. The rear bumper is original and has some age related marks and scratches. The door mirrors are new and the door handle are in good condition and work as they should.     WEATHER GEAR   The roof is brand new in black fabric and is from KHM in Germany. The hood raises and lowers without fault. TYRES AND WHEELS   This Alfa comes fitted with the desirable Cromodora superlight magnesium alloy wheels restored and painted in black chrome which really look fantastic against the black paint. All the tyres have plenty of tread.     Please call Samantha 07443 487540 to ask any further questions. or arrange a viewing.

We accept cash. cheque. debit card*. credit card* and Paypal*

Please see our website for our warranty conditions.

*2. 75 surcharge applies

 

www. gsbclassics. co. uk


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ABOUT US

GSB Classics is a small operation set up by us. a husband and wife team. running the business from a barn in rural Harrogate. We have been classic car enthusiasts for over 20 years. appreciating styles and trends of bygone eras.

Inspired by nostalgia of our childhood and youth. being taken off on family driving holidays. on one occasion being squeezed into the back ‘seat' of a two-seater. which was only really intended as a luggage shelf. These and other automotive memories retold by our parents' and grandparents' experiences set the back drop to our love and interest of the myriad of shapes. colours and sounds that earlier car manufacturing created.

At GSB Classics. we search high and low across the country. to seek out a variety of makes and models ranging throughout the decades. including the 50's 60's 70's and 80's.

Improving them to a level of their former glory and showcasing them for sale. occasionally. giving the cars exposure that they may have recently missed out on.

Honesty in our representation of each vehicle is a priority. There is no limitation to our search parameters. frequently travelling considerable distances. this being a common activity for classic car buyers; only to discover inaccuracies in the car's description when they finally view it. As a buyer. this is not only time wasted for us but also for the seller. causing all parties involved frustration and doubt.

Our descriptions and images of the vehicles at GSB Classics. give a true likeness of all the aspects that would be observed when viewed in person. preventing any misconceptions at the outset. This allows us to hold a small but changing stock. at any one time. offering them for sale at very realistic and affordable prices.

We believe that the experience of a ‘real drive' should be available for everyone. So whatever the season. get your driving gloves on and view the examples we have available. for a great time out on the roads.

GSB CLASSICS

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