1967 Alfa Romeo 1600 Duetto Spider
Chassis:
AR710292
Engine:
AR0052636799
Registration:
FND 551F
Price:
£68,000
Duty:
UK
1967 Alfa Romeo 1600 Duetto Spider – Rare Right-Hand Drive South African Example
Rare right-hand drive 1967 Alfa Romeo 1600 Duetto Spider, South African supplied, beautifully presented with low mileage and exceptional condition.
Supplied new to Johannesburg, South Africa, where the favourable climate aided long-term preservation.
Rare factory right-hand drive 1600 Duetto Spider built on 31st July 1967.
Gearbox rebuilt with uprated and reconditioned suspension by its first UK owner.
Interior retrimmed in original specification with a new hood fitted approximately 2,000 miles ago.
Electronic ignition and induction trumpets fitted, with original components retained for originality.
Showing just over 23,000 miles since UK registration, having seen only limited use.
A Beautifully Preserved Alfa Romeo 1600 Duetto Spider
Introduced in 1966, the Alfa Romeo 1600 Duetto Spider quickly became one of the marque’s defining sports cars. Penned by Pininfarina, its elegant lines, advanced twin-cam engine and engaging rear-wheel-drive chassis combined to create one of the most rewarding open sports cars of the era.
This right-hand drive example was built on 31st July 1967 and supplied new to Johannesburg, South Africa, finished in Rosso with a Skai Nero interior. Spending its early life in South Africa undoubtedly contributed to the remarkable condition in which the car survives today, benefiting from a favourable climate that has helped preserve both its structure and presentation.
Imported to the UK in late 2013, the accompanying history file records its first UK MOT in September 2014 at 21,377 miles. Today the odometer displays just over 23,000 miles, reflecting exceptionally light use during its time in Britain.
Sympathetically Improved While Preserving Originality
The first UK owner invested carefully in the car’s mechanical and cosmetic condition, commissioning a gearbox rebuild together with uprated and reconditioned suspension to further enhance the already rewarding driving experience. At the same time, the Duetto received a new hood and a complete interior retrim finished to the original factory colour specification.
Purchased by its current owner in August 2021, the car has been used only sparingly, largely due to its outstanding condition. Sensible upgrades including electronic ignition and induction trumpets have been fitted beneath the bonnet, while importantly all of the original components have been retained, allowing the car to be returned to factory specification if desired.
Exceptional Presentation Throughout
Few Alfa Romeo Duetto Spiders present as impressively as this example. The Rosso paintwork retains an exceptional finish, while close inspection reveals remarkably little to detract from its overall appearance. The interior, replaced approximately 2,000 miles ago, complements the exterior beautifully and remains in outstanding condition, creating an inviting cockpit worthy of one of Italy’s most iconic sports cars.
Combining desirable early 1600 specification, right-hand drive configuration, low recorded mileage and outstanding presentation, this Duetto is equally suited to touring, concours events or inclusion within a discerning Alfa Romeo collection.
A Rare Opportunity to Own an Early Right-Hand Drive Duetto Spider
Beautifully presented, carefully maintained and benefiting from desirable provenance, this 1967 Alfa Romeo 1600 Duetto Spider represents an excellent opportunity to acquire one of the most elegant and engaging Italian sports cars of the 1960s. Offering rare right-hand drive specification, exceptional condition and thoughtful mechanical improvements, it is ready to be enjoyed by its next custodian. Contact Tom Hardman Limited for further information or to arrange a viewing.
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