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1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

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Sold for $16,500 on 9/24/18

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This 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider was purchased 2.5 years ago by the seller, and has subsequently been refreshed and modified. Power comes from a twin-cam 2.0-liter inline-four paired to a 5-speed transmission. A pre-1974 steel bumper conversion, Bosch electronic ignition, Alfaholics electric fan kit, upgraded sound system, Alfaholics 14″ wheels, Centerline/Koni suspension setup, and much more have been installed. This particular Spider was recently featured in a Petrolicious video, and is now being offered in Culver City, California with records covering the past two years, the original wheels, some spare parts, and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

Classic car collector and restorer Manuel Minassian bought it in 2014 after the previous owner partially disassembled and repainted the car Verde Inglese from its original blue color. Outside, this Spider features a European pre-1974 steel bumper conversion and a replacement black vinyl top. New side-view mirrors, taillights, and Alfa Romeo/Pininfarina emblems were fitted in 2017. Per the seller, some cracking is present on the mirrors, and the chrome surrounding the taillights shows wear.

The suspension system was also revamped in 2017. It utilizes Centerline shocks, Koni Sport springs, and new A-arm bushings. 14″ Alfaholics lightweight phone-dial wheels are now equipped, and a new set of 195/60 series Falken Azenis AT615+ tires were mounted approximately 500 miles ago. The original 14″ wheels are included, and are mounted on 185/70 series Pirelli P400s.

Inside, the following work was completed in 2016 and 2017:

8/2018 – New front floor mats and seat cushion foam
10/2017 – New Simpson 29024 BK racing belts installed
11/2017 – New seat foam / wire frame installed
11/2017 – European center console / switches installed
11/2017 – New door panels and window cranks installed
11/2017 – New door panel top trim installed
3/2017 – New passenger side window regulator
4/2016 – Dashboard cap installed

The factory audio system has been replaced with a trunk-mounted JL Audio MX280/4 amplifier, two C3-575 speakers mounted in the rear cargo area, and a wireless Bluetooth receiver. Current imperfections include an inoperable windshield sprayer and a leaky heater core, so the coolant plumbing now bypasses the core. The odometer shows 50k miles, however total mileage cannot be verified with records. Approximately 10k miles have been added by the seller over the past 2.5 years.

Beneath the front-hinged hood is a twin-cam 2.0-liter inline-four sending power to the rear wheels through a 5-speed gearbox. In August 2018 a new radiator and coolant hoses were installed, the valve cover gasket was replaced, a new accelerator cable and AutoZone alternator were fitted, and an engine oil/filter change was completed. Additional work in 2016 and 2017 is listed by the seller as follows:

Alfaholics electric fan kit installed 2016
Bosch electronic ignition installed 2016
Re-built / re-sprayed SPICA airbox installed 11/2017
Centerline 11.1/10.5 big cam kit installed 11/2017
New tachometer and speedometer cables installed 11/2017
Alfaholics billet aluminum idler rebuilt 11/2017
New starter installed 5/2017
New valve guide seals 9/2016

According to the seller, some surface rust has been found in the engine bay, and the spare tire well is shown in the gallery. Additional undercarriage photos are displayed in the gallery.

The seller lists included spare parts as follows:

New Bosch wipers
Windshield washer reservoir, hose, and pump
Clear front side markers
Side view mirror
Shift boot
Ashtray
Center console mount
Broken side panels
New inner shift boot
New transmission cover
Used set of sun visors
Pininfarina radio delete plate
Trunk latch
Dash indicator light housings
Two extra shift knobs – one mahogany, one faux wood

Videos of this Spider can be viewed below:

Photo Gallery
Photos by Jbh1126

Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $16,500 by samakijoe
Auction Ended	September 24, 2018 at 1:00PM PT
Bids	17

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