1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Convertible 2-door 2.0l on 2040-cars

1982 is the last year of the series 2 spider, without the front and rear spoilers that most aficionado agree was a step in the wrong direction aesthetically. It is the first year of the very dependable Bosch injection system, so the only year with the 'good looks and dependability'. The paint is called seafoam green and is factory original pearl color that changes from green to blue, depending on light....note in the photos indoor garage shots vs. in the sunshine shots, gorgeous! Interior is a combination of bright blue carpets, with dark blue leather, in flawless 'new condition throughout' again, very attractive. I went to great expense to secure and convert to the stainless bumpers front and rear and eliminate the nasty US govt. required 'big a$$ black bumpers!'  I am a longtime Alfisti and had saved a perfect bumper set for more than 25 years waiting for the best candidate, this Spider is it!

I acquired this beauty from its original owner who saved every extensive service record from new and it has 57k original miles on the odo. It was repainted due to being 'keyed' by vandals at one point while parked in San Francisco...insurance paid, so it looks near new. Top was replaced at that time, padded canvas. Wheels are flawless, tires new.  These are very luxurious cars, power windows, power electric mirrors, leather interior (flawless), plush carpets, padded canvas top, and they are just an absolute joy to drive, quick and nimble.  

This is one of the lowest mileage gorgeous spiders you will ever see. Prices are on the rise....what cool collector car isn't??  I am downsizing my lovely collection of vintage cars.  Alfa's have been stuck in the mud valuation wise, but Guilia/Guilietta and roundtail spiders are spiking in value now.  A clean 1982 Spider sold at auction for $22K plus at this winter's AZ scene, and this car trumps that car at a lower price by a long shot.  Differences include alloy wheel upgrade and expensive concours condition stainless bumper conversion.  I am in Lake Tahoe, NV (northshore).  This is THE Alfa Spider to acquire, you have to see it to believe it, obsessively pampered and garaged from new and it shows.

The ONLY negative associated with this car in an effort to represent the car honestly is a 'crunch when cold' in 2nd gear.  I have not changed out to red dot, but apparently this is a decent 'fix' until replacement time.  It is NOT necessary to repair/replace at this time, performs just fine when warmed up.  This car rests in a heated garage on a battery tender and starts right up every time.  Spring is right around the corner, this car is stunningly beautiful, rare and in exceptional condition.  In the photos, note the gap between bumper and hood...rare laser straight like this, no bumps and bruises on this specimen!