Alfa’s fourth series Spider was introduced in North America in 1991. The car followed on the heels of an illustrious line of vintage examples stretching back to 1966. The new car vaguely resembles its ancestors but its designers imposed… more»
Spider
Jul 17, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Pair of Project 1970s Alfa Romeo Spiders
The Spider enjoyed a lengthy run as an Alfa Romeo 2-seat roadster from 1966 to 1993. Italian-built, it was a front-engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle that was the successor to the Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider. The second series (or generation)… more»
Jun 4, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap Wheels Project? 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Spider was one of Alpha Romeo’s most enduring nameplates, built in four generations from 1966 to 1994. It would be Alfa Romeo’s last rear-wheel-drive product until the mid-2000s. We don’t know much about this 1980 edition (2nd generation)… more»
May 3, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
The Graduate: 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider (105/115 series) was a 2-seat roadster that was built in Italy from 1966 to 1994. Beginning in 1985 – and only for sale in North America – was The Graduate, a special edition that served… more»
May 1, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Italian Project: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
The Italian-built Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider is considered one of the most iconic of the 1950s/1960s sports cars. They were built for nearly a decade and yet only about 14,000 copies were sold. This example from 1959 looks a… more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Sting in the Tail: 1967 Fiat-Abarth OT 1000 Spider
Fiat fans are well-schooled on the topic of Carlo Abarth and his tuning skills: Abarth turned tiny motors into screaming banshees, helping Fiat post thousands of wins on race tracks all over the world. His association with the company… more»
Feb 8, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Mystery Machine: 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
Some classic cars are genuine mystery machines, which is the case with this 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider. Its history is unclear, but evidence suggests it isn’t an original survivor. However, that hasn’t deterred potential buyers, with the car… more»
Dec 6, 2022 • Auctions • 52 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 NSU Spider
Owning a classic car involves dedication and, quite often, sacrifice. Sometimes we must choose between one of life’s luxuries or spending that money on the project parked in our workshop. Some people are more successful in those endeavors and… more»
Aug 4, 2022 • Exclusives • 10 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1975 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce
There is an indefinable something that makes classic Italian sports cars attractive. They don’t possess the brute horsepower to threaten genuine muscle cars, but they are a total package that combines good looks with a rewarding and engaging driving… more»
Jul 2, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Italian Job: 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Getting into this write-up was harder than you could imagine because, if I might quote Jeremy Clarkson: “This is the thing you have to remember. Alfa build a car as good as a car can be… briefly”. As the… more»
Apr 28, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Continental Class: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America
You promise a lot when you name a car after a whole continent, but this 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America more than delivers. The twice-restored black beauty is another of the legendary cars to be offered at auction… more»
Mar 9, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce Project
Beauty is subjective. Ask ten different people, “what is the most beautiful car ever made,” and you’ll likely get ten different answers. From the early Bugattis and the Auburn speedsters, to the iconic Detroit offerings of the Fifties, through… more»
Dec 21, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Fun Size! 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider
Want a red Italian convertible, but don’t want to break the bank? Then you might consider this 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider. Located just about a hundred miles due west of Miami in Marco Island, Florida, this pint-sized classic… more»
Dec 10, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rare Drop Top: 1965 NSU Spider
UPDATE 12/10/2021: It seems that the owner of this 1965 NSU Spyder had no success in finding a buyer for this rare classic last time, so he’s taking another shot at it. Maybe he’s hoping that with the festive… more»
Oct 29, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce
Classic Italian sports cars can be one of the most rewarding vehicles on the planet. They rarely possess mountains of horsepower, but what they have, they offer willingly. If you pointed this 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce at… more»
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Budget Ferrari: 1967 Fiat Dino Spider 2.0
In the world of sports cars, style and performance have traditionally been associated with certain marques, and those marques, in turn, come with a price. This exclusivity breeds comparisons, some legitimate, some less so. The Karmann Ghia was called… more»
