As constant as the demand for automobiles has been since their creation, the industry of which they are a product has continually changed. Brands have come and gone, technology has evolved, and consumer tastes have grown more discriminating. Fortunately, manufacturers such as Alfa Romeo and Ferrari still exist. The downside is that advancements such as dual-clutch gearboxes have increasingly taken the place of traditional, engaging manual transmissions. Today, we present a selection of two-door cars created under the green, white, and red stripes of the Italian flag with the signature three pedals of what now seems to be a bygone era.
The car: 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Price: $8,500 (BIN)
Location: Park City, Utah, USA
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Logically, a vehicle from yesteryear needs its share of new parts in order to drive into the future. This 112,685-mile Alfa has received several, including its “battery, windshield, … clutch pivot arm, [and] slave cylinder.” Many of the components that haven’t been replaced have held up well. The seller states the “interior is also in great shape. No dash cracks [are present].”
The current owner of this Spider Veloce has owned it for more than half of its life and has maintenance records on it going back at least fourteen years.
The car: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
Price: $45,500 (BIN)
Location: Concord, New Hampshire, USA
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No assortment of Italian cars would be complete without a red prancing horse. Of course, no Ferrari would be complete without fresh rubber with which to grip the road. This 348 Spider’s current owner states he or she “recently put on new rear tires” of the recommended/stock brand size. Its V8 engine runs Mobil 1 synthetic oil and its gearbox’s cogs are lubricated with Red Line fluid. Additionally, the 30,000-mile service was performed 4,000 miles early.
The car: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint
Price: $36,850 (current bid)
Location: Newport Beach, California, USA
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Italian cars have a well-deserved reputation for looking–and being–racy. With that in mind, this orange coupe can be considered especially Italian. The seller states, “In 1998[,] this … Alfa was purchased … and converted for racing in historical venues.” That process involved the rebuilding of the transmission and brakes; changing the rear end’s gearing to a lower 5.13 ratio; and the addition of new axle and pinion seals, hoses, and racing springs. A heavy duty clutch was incorporated, too. The interior is equipped with a fire-suppression system and an SCCA-spec roll bar.
The car: 1983 Bertone X1/9
Price: $6,750 (BIN)
Location: Scarsdale, New York, USA
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Although this targa-topped two-seater has only covered 28,124 miles in the past 31 years, it has been outfitted with a multitude of new mechanical components, such as the alternator, plugs, tires, and clutch. According to the present owner, “New brake and clutch master and slave cylinders were fitted as a precaution.” The five-speed transmission has been re-conditioned and now shifts like a new one.
Inside, there are wear- and tear-free vinyl seats, as well as “original and excellent” carpets. The seals for the doors, trunk, and engine compartment have been replaced.
The car: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV-6
Price: $10,000 (BIN)
Location: Dublin, California, USA
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Three years after being featured in the 1983 James Bond movie Octopussy, the Alfa Romeo GTV-6 was discontinued. This particular specimen is from that final model year and has accumulated 86,000 miles since new. As recently as three years ago, it was repainted in its original shade of champagne paint. That’s wrapped around an interior with black leather seats, functional air conditioning, and a new stereo. “This is a perfect, no[-]rust, low[-]mileage[,] all[-]original California car with … lots of new parts,” according to its seller.
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Petrolicious makes no claim as to the accuracy of the information contained in the car’s original listing, nor will it be held responsible for any errors in said information. If you’re interested in this car, do your homework and research it extensively before you buy.
