40-Years-Owned 1967 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider Duetto

Description

Introduced in 1966 as a replacement for the elegant but dated Giulia Spider, the Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto combined elegant Pininfarina-designed styling with Alfa Romeo's spirited twin-cam engineering, creating one of the most recognizable open-top sports cars of its era. While never officially called Duetto, a name chosen as the result of a competition, the Spider Duetto featured the purest expression of Pininfarina's original "boat-tail" design and achieved lasting cultural significance through its prominent role in the 1967 film "The Graduate."

This 1967 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider Duetto is powered by a twin Weber-carbureted 1.6L twin-cam Nord inline-four equipped with dual Weber carburetors and paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Finished in Ivory over black vinyl upholstery, the car features a black soft top, 15-inch steel wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, Jaeger instrumentation, Carello Perspex headlight covers, and a cabin heater.

Reportedly acquired by the seller in 1986, updates include a Nardi steering wheel, wood shift knob, twin wing-mounted mirrors, Koni shock absorbers, and later-model ATE disc brakes in place of the original Dunlop system. The seller also reports that the seat covers and soft top have been replaced at some point.

This 1967 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider Duetto is offered with a boot cover and New York State registration in the seller's name

Highlights

• Owned by the seller since 1986

• Powered by a twin-Weber carbureted 1.6L twin-cam inline-four

• 5-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

• Finished in Ivory with a black soft top over black vinyl upholstery

Factory Equipment

• 4-wheel disc brakes

• Carello Perspex headlight covers

• 15" steel wheels with polished lug covers

• Jaeger instrumentation

• Bucket seats with lap belts

• Cabin heater

Modifications

• Later-model ATE disc brake conversion

• Electronic ignition

• Koni shock absorbers

• Two fender-mounted mirrors

• Nardi steering wheel

• Wood shift knob

• Cigarette lighter USB adapter

Servicing

According to the seller, the following service work has been performed:

• Convertible top replaced

• Seat covers replaced

Known Imperfections

• General cosmetic imperfections consistent with age

• Lap belts exhibit age-related wear

• Fuel gauge inoperable

• Vent window locking latches have detached (included)

• Reverse light not installed (included)

Ownership History

From the seller: “Although it is listed as a 1967 model, it was built in 1966, making it an early version of the series. I have owned the car since 1986 and have kept it as original as possible, with the exception of the steering wheel, shift knob, and electronic ignition. The fuel gauge does not work, but a MeterMatch Fuel Gauge Interface Module is included.”

Included Items

• Uninstalled vent window locking latches and reverse light

• MeterMatch Fuel Gauge Interface Module

• Spare service items

• Spare tire and jack

• Boot cover

• Car capsule