1978 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Convertible. 39k Original Miles! One Owner! on 2040-cars
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: White
Model: Spider
Interior Color: Burgundy
Trim: Convertible
Number of Cylinders: 4
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 39,586
Sub Model: Veloce
This 1978 Spider convertible is as close to a barn find as you can get. It has been in storage for the past fifteen years or so, freshly removed. 39K original, documented miles. It was purchased from its original owner just two months ago. Probably all receipts since new. Sold new in Phoenix, AZ and has never left. This is a running and driving car, but needs some TLC and could be considered a 'project' car.
I bought the car recently because I can rarely pass on a good deal, and to have as a summer time convertible for fun. But I have not done the minor repairs needed to make it a reliable daily driver so I am just putting it up for sale instead.
Since it was brought out of storage recently, both fuel pumps have been replaced (the in-tank and along the frame) and it has a brand new battery. The car does need some work though before it can be driven regularly due to the long time storage. The person who did the fuel pumps also cleaned the fuel tank but said that the fuel sending unit was no good, and that fuel would leak if the tank was filled up too much. The engine sounds good but runs rich and idles low. It seems similar to a vacuum leak, but I have not investigated the cause. It should probably get a fresh tune up. The transmission feels just fine, as does the clutch. The clutch master cylinder leaks a little under the hood when depressed. I have already purchased a new one in the box. It is included but not installed yet. The tires are very dry from the Arizona heat. They should be replaced before driving any distance. I have never tested the AC, but it is still intact. You can get in this car and drive it, but I don't think it is ready for more than just short drives as it is.
The body and paint are in okay, driver condition. No rust ever, anywhere. Most of the paint is original, but it has had some repaint work done. The panel in front of the hood, and the passenger fender and door look like they were repainted a long time ago. In the large stack of receipts there is one for $800 in touch up paint from when the car was almost new (1980). The plastic chrome 'V' that mounts under the front bumper is loose and not in very good conditon. There are some dings, scratches, and chips, but not more than you would expect for a car that is 35 years old. All the glass is good. Overall, you can drive this car as it is without having to do anything to the exterior.
The interior is all original and somewhat dry. The seats have dried and split in the cushions, the drivers side especially. The carpet is in good condition, but very sun faded. There are two cracks in the dash. The steering wheel is very nice. The door panels are good. The convertible top is completely dried out and needs to be replaced. The original convertible top boot is decent. I had new clips installed on it. The radio works. All the gauges except the fuel and speedo work.
It is still nice and clean under the hood. Never messed with and all original. The trunk is decent and has the matching aluminum spare tire and original tools.
Overall this Alfa is unique in the fact that it is a desirable older Spider, but is a one owner, 39k original mile car. It does need some work, but it won't take much to make it a good, 'get-in-and-go' weekend convertible.
The car comes with a clean and clear Arizona title with a little over 39k box 'A' (actual and correct) miles. The car is sold 'as is'. I will help with transportation as I can. The car can be stored for a time if needed. The car is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Please contact me with any and all questions you have.
$1000 deposit due in 72 hours of the close of auction. The remainder due with in 10 days of the close of auction.
Alfa Romeo Spider for Sale
1979 alfa romeo spider
1986 alfa romeo spider graduate convertible 2-door 2.0l
One owner extra low miles non smoker garaged florida car(US $9,950.00)
Convertible classic touring sports car. 2nd owner, always garage kept.
1969 alfa boat tail spider in verde pino
***1971 alfa romeo spider veloce convertible*** rare fuel inject cam tail *wow*
Auto Services in Arizona
Windshield Replacement & Auto Glass Repair Glendale ★★★★★
Williamson Automotive Mobile Repair ★★★★★
Toy Box Fine Motor Cars ★★★★★
TintAZ.com Mobile Window Tinting ★★★★★
Terrell Battery Corp. ★★★★★
Suntec Auto Glass & Tinting ★★★★★
Auto blog
Mazda engineers urging execs for more RWD models
Wed, 02 Oct 2013According to Edmunds, Mazda engineers are pressuring the company to create more rear-wheel-drive models, in an effort to better differentiate itself from its rivals. This push is reportedly coming from middle and senior engineers within the company, and these folks at Mazda believe this rear-drive strategy would allow the automaker to produce more distinctive, fun to drive cars. Mazda discontinued the rear-drive (and rotary-engined) RX-8 a few years ago, leaving the MX-5 Miata as the company's only RWD offering.
As enthusiasts, we're fully on board with Mazda offering more rear-drive cars, but unsurprisingly, the company's top management isn't exactly keen on the idea - and with good reason. First and foremost, the cost associated with redesigning fresh architecture for new models would be very high, and considering the fact that Mazda hasn't exactly been raking in the dough lately, an expensive new venture like this doesn't make a whole lot of sense. What's more, Mazda's latest front-drive models - the Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5 - have been very well-received, and are helping the company gain sales momentum.
But that doesn't mean there aren't other options. Edmunds reminds us that Mazda is already partnering with Alfa Romeo on the next-generation Miata, and if this collaboration is successful, perhaps the relationship could bear additional fruit. After all, Alfa Romeo is said to be working on returning to its rear-wheel-drive roots, so Mazda's engineers might be able to make a case for more RWD goodness after all.
Next-gen Mazda MX-5 Miata mule spied 'Ring testing
Wed, 23 Oct 2013Fans of simple, lightweight motoring, rejoice - we now have images of the next-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata undergoing testing at der Nürburgring Nordschleife. Now, to be fair, this isn't some lightly camouflaged example that will give us a great peak of what the next Miata, which will also become the next Alfa Romeo Spider, will look like. This is a mule, with the new bits hidden under a current Miata's body. That doesn't mean there aren't a few scraps of valuable information here, though.
According to our flock of camera-toting spies at the Nürburgring, the next Miata is likely to grow a bit, as new models are wont to do. In particular, it will be longer and wider, and the wheelbase is likely going to be stretched, based on the shape of the wheel wells and doors. Both of those factors will add more space in the cabin.
Those are the big indications provided by these photos, but while the MX-5 might be growing, it's a safe bet based on these images that it, and the (likely pricier) Alfa, will retain the classic, long-hood, short-deck styling that so typifies rear-drive roadsters.
Autoblog Podcast #317
Wed, 23 Jan 2013Mitsubishi Mirage, Toyota thinks of beefing up US production, Marchionne on Alfa, Dart and minivans, Ford Atlas concept, Honda Gear concept
Episode #317 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and this week, Dan Roth, Jeff Ross and Michael Harley bookend the other podcast topics with a pair from the Montreal Auto Show, the Mitsubishi Mirage and Honda Gear concept, and in between we talk about Toyota building all its US-market cars stateside, Hyundai building a Nurburgring test facility, Sergio Marchionne's latest words about Alfa Romeo, Dodge Dart powertrains and the future of Chrysler vans. Some chatter about the Ford Atlas concept finishes up the meat of the 'cast and then we wrap with your questions. For those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. Keep reading for our Q&A module for you to scroll through and follow along, too. Thanks for listening!
Autoblog Podcast #317: