Romeo Duetto Spider
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto grab handle  US $12.00
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 CARS Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider Post Cover US $5.00
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto Junior Veloce Quadrifoglio 1300 1600 1750 2000 TEST US $32.64
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 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 1966 91 1600 Duetto 1750 2000 Veloce road test data Comparison US $52.47
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 Autoart 1 18 ALFA ROMEO 1600 DUETTO SPIDER WHITE 70136 US $107.99
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 Alfa Romeo DUETTO Round Tail Spider Rear Deck TRIM TOP HOOKS US $9.99
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 Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider Veloce Sales Brochure 105 1968 roundtail duetto US $22.19
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 Alfa Romeo GTV Giulia SUPER Duetto Spider Used ORIGINAL Inteuropa WINDSHIELD US $60.00
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 Alfa Romeo GTV Spider STAINLESS CENTER CAP wheel Giulia Duetto Chrome hub veloce US $25.00
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 Grani Partners SPA 143 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto US $.99
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto Berlina GTV Wiring Grommets US $29.00
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 Alfa Romeo Duetto Round Tail Spider Rubber Mat Set New US $882.00
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 Alfa Romeo Data Plate Leather Keychain Milano Spider Duetto Giulia GTV 164 1750 US $22.99
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 143 DeAAlfa Romeo Spider Duetto 1966 Diecast US $13.99
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 ALFA ROMEO DUETTO SPIDER Fine Art Print A4 picture US $7.82
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 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider car ad US $5.00
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto Giulia GTV PAINT CODE DECAL US $4.00
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 1968 Alfa Romeo 1600 Duetto Spider Sprint GTV Brochure US $11.99
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto PININFARINA EMBLEM NEW OE US $39.99
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 Alfa Romeo Spider JAEGER GAUGE LIGHT BULB speedo duetto dash rpm gtv berlina US $5.50
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 ALFA ROMEO GTV BERLINA SPIDER DUETTO VELOCE RADIATOR FAN NEW US $76.95
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 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider Che bella macchina Italian Car Ad US $14.99
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 ALFA ROMEO ITALIAN HAPPY NEW YEAR POSTCARD Spider Duetto US $1.20
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 3 Layer Car cover Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto 1966 1967 1968 1969 US $44.95
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 1968 ALFA ROMEO DUETTO SPIDER CHE BELLA MACCHINA AD US $5.00
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 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER DUETTO 6LYR CAR COVER 1968 1969 1970 mm Outdoor Indoor 6 Layer US $87.64
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 Car Cover Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto 66 67 68 69 Unique US $37.99
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 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto 1600 Spider Sprint GTV Brochure US $19.99
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 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER DUETTO CAR 1 43RD SCALE RED EXCELLENT DETAIL US $20.53
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 ALFA ROMEO 1600 spider Duetto 1966 1 43 scale model car US $11.46
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto 1967 1968 1969 1970 Car cover US $29.95
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 Alfa Romeo Borgo Pistons and Liners GTV Spider Berlina Duetto US $295.00
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 Koni Shock Strut Sport Front Alfa Romeo Duetto 1600 Giulia Sprint Spider Ea US $119.75
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 ALFA ROMEO 1600 SPIDER DUETTO CENTENARIO 1 24 QUATTORUOTE US $55.99
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 AUTOART 1 18 ALFA ROMEO 1600 DUETTO SPIDER RED ITEM70137 US $109.07
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 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER DUETTO FARINA BADGE WITH CROWN 2 STUD US $59.50
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 Alfa Romeo Spider t shirt Giulia Duetto Veloce Graduate US $11.95
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 MOTOR MOUNT BRACKETS Alfa Romeo Giulia GT GTA GTV Duetto Spider US $14.95
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto Citroen DS21 Ignition Points US $12.99
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 Alfa Romeo Montreal Sprint GT Duetto Spider Trade Cards US $7.87
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 Alfa Romeo Duetto Round Tail Spider Pedal Gas New US $63.00
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 Full Car cover Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto 1966 1967 1968 1969 US $59.99
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto 66 69 Grill New US $640.00
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto Coda Tronca Rear Left Lens New US $18.00
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 Custom T shirt for 66 93 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 Veloce Duetto Quadrifoglio Fans US $21.99
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 1 43 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider Duetto 1966 diecast US $36.99
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 MAKE UP CO JAPAN LSJ 016B 1968 ALFA ROMEO 1300 SPIDER JUNIOR DUETTO GREEN ar US $117.76
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 MAKE UP CO JAPAN LSJ 012 1966 ALFA ROMEO 1600 SPIDER DUETTO RED TOP UP ar US $117.76
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 MAKE UP CO JAPAN LSJ 014 1967 ALFA ROMEO 1750 SPIDER VELOCE DUETTO ar US $117.76
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto Coda Tronca Rear Left Orange Lens 72 78 New US $22.00
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto Coda Tronca Rear Right Orange Lens 72 78 New US $22.00
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 CAR COVER ALFA ROMEO SPIDER DUETTO 1966 1967 1968 NEW US $17.94
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 CAR COVER ALFA ROMEO SPIDER DUETTO 1968 1969 1970 NEW US $17.94
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto Coda Tronca Rear Right Lens New US $23.00
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto Coda Tronca Rear Left Lens New US $23.00
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 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider by Giancenzo Madaro 1994 Paperback US $45.00
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 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider GTV Upper Oil Pan US $69.00
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 Alfa Romeo Giulia GT GTV Duetto Spider Wheel Cap New US $55.00
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 1969 Alfa Romeo Road Test 1750 Duetto Spider GTV US $4.95
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto Complet Rear Left Light Complete 66 69 New US $360.00
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 ALFA ROMEO SPIDERS PININFARINA STYLED DUETTO 1300 1600 1750 2000 OWEN CAR BOOK US $31.60
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 Alfa Romeo Giulia Duetto Spider 2000 1750 Front Sway Bar Bushings Polyurethane US $20.00
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 Alfa Romeo Giulia Duetto Spider 2000 1750 Rear Sway Bar Bushing Set Polyurethane US $20.00
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 wonderful modelcar ALFA ROMEO SPIDER DUETTO 1966 US $14.95
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 118 Alfa Romeo Duetto 1600 Spider Red Autoart Diecast Collectible US $114.95
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 Alfa Romeo Spider GTV Berlina Super Duetto Giuletta Singro Ring Sleeve US $49.00
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 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider DVD Manual Manuals Round Tail US $49.00
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 4 Layer Waterproof Car cover Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto 1966 1967 1968 1969 US $59.99
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto 1966 1967 1968 1969 Car cover US $59.99
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 1968 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider car photo ad US $8.49
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 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER DUETTO 1600 HISTORIC RACE RACING CAR US $9.47
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 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider DuettoArtist Signed Framed Print Art Car Technical Art US $128.63
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 1968 68 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider ORIGINAL Vintage Ad US $6.99
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 AUTOart ALFA ROMEO 1600 DUETTO SPIDER CAR RED IN STOCK US $136.95
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 Alfa Romeo Spider GTV Berlina Duetto 1300 1600 Oil Pan US $69.00
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 1 43 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 1600 DUETTO 1966 RARE US $69.99
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 NEW Vintage Style Radio Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Duetto Giulietta AM FM iPod US $189.00
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 1968 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider Magazine Ad US $3.19
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 Alfa Romeo Seat Belt Pad Spider 75 164 Duetto Veloce US $4.88
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 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider Duetto 130 GP Mugello 1966 143 Ixo US $15.73
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 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider Duetto 130 Targa Florio 1966 143 Ixo US $15.73
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 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider Duetto 1966 Minichamps 1 43rd scale 403120533 US $45.00
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 118 Alfa Romeo Duetto 1600 Spider Green Autoart Diecast Collectible US $114.95
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 1 18 Autoart 70138 ALFA ROMEO 1600 DUETTO SPIDER GREEN US $141.00
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 1967 70 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider 1600 1750 Convertible Top Plastic Window US $239.00
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 Alfa Romeo Spider Door Grab Handle Duetto Spider US $49.99
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 Alfa Romeo 1600 incl Duetto 1750 2000 Spider GTV Inner Exhaust Manifold US $59.00
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 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 Duetto Spider Test Data Sheet US $14.99
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Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider first was introduced back in 1966 at the Geneva Motor show, where it was hailed as an instant classic by the auto-public. But at the presentation it was still an unnamed masterpiece, but that was about to change when the results of a competition in Italy produced the name "Duetto", and since it first name, history would show that with every change and new series it was re-christened by another alias. But the first Spiders now are referred to as the 105 series Spider/ "Classic" Spider and it was created using the body style of the classic 2-seat roadster.
The original design of the car was done by Pininfarina, who also played a big part in the car's manufacturing, due to the car's unique monocoque creation; which is the incorporation of "crumple zones" at both the front and the rear. The Alfa Romeo Spider have gone through a lot of changes over its almost 3 decade history, both mechanically and aesthetically; with these changes occurring every couple of years, it kept the Spider appealing to all audiences, and it made the Spider stay constantly unique when compared to even itself.
The Spider's basic proportional blueprint consisted of a length of 4255mm (167.5in) Duetto; a curb weight of 996 kgs (21906 lbs) Duetto; a wheelbase of 2250mm (88.6in) Duetto; a height of 1295mm (51in) Duetto; and a width of 1626mm (64in) Duetto. The Spider also came outfitted with a five-speed transmission, disc brakes, and independent front suspension. The engine of the Duetto was a form of the 1570cc Alfa Romeo Twin Cam, 4-cylinder engine, and outputted just about 109hp (81kW). The original Spider Duetto ran from 1966-1967.
The 1750 Spider Veloce replaced the Duetto in the latter part of 1967 with a 1779cc engine outputting 118PS (116hp or 87kW), and a torque of just 186N·m (137 ft·lbf). A new, smaller engine Spider was introduced in 1968; the 1300 Junior with a 1290cc engine with a max power of 89hp (66kW), but it was devoid of most of the first features of 1750 Veloce e.g. plastic headlight fairings, hubcaps, the brake servo, and the opening quarter-light. The 1st Series of the Spider, which included the original Duetto ran from 1966-1969, and became known by its alias of "Ossa di Sepia" or "Cuttlebone fish".
The 2nd Series of the Spider ran from 1970-1983, and was also known as "Fastback" or "Coda Tronca". The first major change was to the exterior of the 1750 Veloce, with the typical elongated round tail being remade into an ordinary cut-off tail know as the "Kamm Tail". The other appearance changes came from top hinged pedals; new door handles; a more raked windscreen; refined interior trim; a slightly different grille; and more luggage space. In 1971, the 2000 Spider Veloce was born with a new engine replacing the 1750 with a 1962cc, 132hp (98kW). The 1600 Junior was also given life also replacing the Junior 1300 with 1570cc engine outputting 110PS (108hp or 81kW).
The Series 3 Spider ran from 1983-1990 and was dubbed the "Aerodinamica". In 1982 was the launch of the new "2.0 litre Bosch fuel injection", which replaced the "SPICA mechanical injection". Also in that same year the Aerodinamica 2000 was born with a 1962cc engine with a max power of 128PS (126hp or 94kW) and a torque of 178N·m (131 ft·lbf). Alfa also introduced the "Green Four-leaf Clover" or "Quadrifoglio Verde" model in 1986, with many aesthetic changes to the exterior, but with the exact same engine of the regular 2000 Spider Veloce.
From 1990-1993 the 4th Series and its first important mechanical change was introduced with the "Bosch Motronic electronic fuel injection with an electric fan". Other appearance changes occurred, also on the Type 4 Spider but the entire production of the Alfa Romeo Spider came to a sad end in 1993. However, a "Limited Edition Spider Commemorative Edition" was made for the North American market in May 1993 and was identified as a 1994 model.
About the Author
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