1969 Alfa Romeo Boat Tail Spider - Unfinished Project Car in North Tarrytown, New York
This USA model Spider Veloce (VIN AR 1481768) had a complete professional metal restoration, including the floors and rockers. The body was taken to bare metal, the doors, hood, trunk lid, dash removed and prepped before being painted in a spray boot 7 years ago.
The only part of the car left unpainted is the underside, which was left in epoxy primer.
The result is a truly rust-free and structurally sound car that has been stored in a dry, heated garage even since it was brought home from the body shop.
Not much has been done to the car since then other than installing the bumpers, some lights, and the dash.
Although the most difficult work has painstakingly been done, the car needs a soft top, and brake, mechanical, suspension and interior work. As such, it could be of interest to those who prefer avoiding the time and expense of bringing a Duetto's body shell back to its original glory.
The drive train has 78,564 miles. The 1750 engine (# AR00551-03485) turns freely by hand or with the starter if applying 12 volts to the solenoid.
The only parts missing are the exhaust system (front, center and rear section), the exhaust shields under the car, the metal shields for the clutch MC and brake MC, the metal brake lines to the rear proportioning valve and right rear caliper, the radiator fan shroud, the factory tool kit, the soft top, and the interior rubber mats and carpeting.
All the parts that come with the car, including the brake boosters and fuel injection system, are stored in boxes and will be shown to potential buyers before the actual sale of the car.
The following parts were media blasted and primed/painted: front A-arms, rear trailing arms, front splash shields, heater box metal pieces, head light buckets, drive shafts, pedal assembly, and all the soft top frame pieces.
New front A-arms and rear trailing arms bushings were installed along with new OEM front springs pans and rear axle limiting straps.
The drive shafts reveived new u-joints and center bearing support.
A new windshield made in Englang and new rubber gasket are included in the sale price. It is best to install these after taking care of the few cracks on the upper dash board.
Please note that the New York State MVD does not issue titles for 1972 and older vehicles. This Alfa Romeo will be sold with a certification of sale.
I would prefer a cash transaction but can accept a check. However,
you will have to wait until the money is actually transferred into my account before taking possession of the vehicle.
I encourage potential buyers to come see this beautiful Spider.
If you showed interest in this Alfa in the past but were unable to finalize its purchase, I kindly ask that you find another project.