1971 Alfa Romeo Spider 1750

With the Alfa convention about to wind up. I think now is a good time to offer up this extremely nice example spider at a VERY attractive price.  Swing up to Tahoe from Sonoma and drive this car away. it purrs.  *There is one issue with the car that hopefully someone can sort with ease. but somehow the brand new rebuilt transmission got 'locked out' of reverse?  safety/race item?  Anyway. should be known.  I drive the car once in a while. but am careful to not end up in a jam.  I consider myself an experienced vintage car buyer and don't usually sell at a too big a loss. but NEED to sell.  I've invested close to $15k in this dry. original. sweet car and am willing to let it go at a loss.  Someone is going to get a VERY nice Alfa at a STEAL.  Bid with confidence.
First year 'coda tronca' kamm tail 1971 Alfa Spider in infamous Alfa color.  Known history. VERY well taken care of its entire life. always garaged. the result is an amazing original car with EXCELLENT patina.  I acquired this car and set out to do a complete restoration as the originality is very much intact.  For example. literally ALL interior pieces are without flaws.  no rips in the rubber floor mats. or most any interior parts for that matter. panels. apron. ALL EXCELLENT. even original seat belts and lighter!. with the exception of the dash. cracked like so many.  I will include a perfect condition dash 'cap' to clean it right up.  I did have the seats redone beautifully in supple leather.  I know. meant to be vinyl. but take the deduction and go leather.  The pictures show the quality.
Last year I paid to have the car (covered truck) trucked to Santos Foreign in Northridge. CA and instructed a blank check mechanical rebuild to make this spider a dependable. safe. usable car.  Doesn't mean I daily drive it. but I could.  In fact I have only put on dry summer miles in and around Lake Tahoe on rare occasions. it drives superbly.  I will include a copy of the build sheet so you can see all the important and expensive work that was done.  (nearly $8k spent in the past year in improvements).  The NEW tranny shifts like butter. so sweet!
These '71 year spider's are the last and ONLY year the peppy high revving 1750 motor was still standard.  These cars are a 'cant miss' future collectible and are yet to see the real appreciation of their older round tail cousins. but it is about now that these cars make a prudent buyer happy!  
I am an avid collector/lover of Alfa Spiders. and this car is from my private collection. so see who you are buying from.  I spare no expense while cars are in my possession to make them the best they can be.  I hate to part with this car. especially at this time. but am on to other car related activities. so pay serious attention to these offerings if you are seeking a fun vintage collectible Italian convertible!
This spider is going to need a fresh paint down the road. but is an attractive rust free excellent mechanically. 'driver' at present.  Those fugly side protector strips look ungainly. but when cosmetic respray comes. DEFINITELY REMOVE THEM.  For now offering excellent protection.  
The mileage is a baffler. some have speculated original miles.  I do know the previous 2 owners (representing nearly all of its life) barely drove it and wear and tear on the inside reflects the low miles from new?  

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