Alfa Romeo
For the Brave: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider
Alfa Romeo was famous for making specialty versions of its production cars. These were not always responsive to performance demands in the market – sometimes folks just wanted a roomy berlina to haul the family. But in the spider… more»
Callaway Twin Turbo: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6
In the 1980s, Reeves Callaway was a known quantity in the world of high-performance modifications. The Old Lyme, Connecticut-based company worked with practically any performance or sports car to enhance the factory’s performance, from the C4 Chevrolet Corvette to… more»
No Reserve: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
After years of writing for Barn Finds, I remain continually amazed by the fact that we will go for months without a sign of certain classics, only for two or more examples to appear in quick succession. Such is… more»
Rust-Free Survivor: 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Alfa Romeos suffer an unfortunate reputation for rust vulnerability, and finding older examples with steel consumed by the dreaded tin worm is not unusual. However, this 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce breaks that mold. It is a rock-solid survivor… more»
What’s It Worth? 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
Alfa Romeo introduced the Giulietta in 1954 as a series of automobiles built in Italy through 1965. All sorts of body styles were offered, and the one likely most recognizable in the U.S. is the Spider (aka 2-seat roadster)…. more»
Gorgeous in Green: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
The color Green is definitely having a moment. After years of being overused, on everything from sports cars to family sedans, it seemingly went very much out of style to the point that we didn’t even see it used on even… more»
Upgraded Engine: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale
Alfa’s Sprint Speciale punched above its weight on several metrics. While the 1900 series gave Alfa a toehold in the mass market – where success was a must if the company was to recover from the war – the… more»
Storage Unit Find: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta was a series of automobiles built in Italy between 1954 and 1965. While several body styles were offered, the one seen most often in the U.S. was the Spider, a 2-seat sports car. This 1961… more»
California Driver: 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 2000
Vintage Alfa Romeos have a loyal following among car enthusiasts. Many of the 1960s and 70s-era models represented the generations that brought the bulk of their acolytes into the fold, but I would wager the model most recognized as… more»
Affordable Top-Down Fun: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider
When the Alfa informally known as the “Duetto” was introduced as a 1966 model, few would have guessed that the same basic shape would wear the badge for almost 30 years; but if you have something you like, you… more»
Still in Storage: 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
The Spider was the roadster version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia, built in Italy from 1962 to 1966. Some 9,000 of the 2-seat 1600-cc sports cars were assembled – with many of them landing in export markets like the… more»
Restorable Roadster: 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider remains one of the more attainable vintage cars that gives you a fast-track to owning something the rest of the world will think cost you a pretty penny. However, those of us in the hobby… more»
Step Nose Project: 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce
When it comes to assessing whether a car is a one-of-one or a one-of-10 due to its mix of features, the American car crowds are usually the best equipped to combine equipment data with production figures to determine rarity…. more»
40k-Mile Roadster: 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Spider was an open-air, two-seat roadster built by Alfa Romeo from 1966 to 1994. The second generation, which would comprise the seller’s nice example, was in production from 1970 to 1982 and these cars were assembled by the… more»
Too Many Projects: 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV
Every country has its iconic cars, the ones that put it on the mark as a predominant builder of a certain genre. For America, it’s clearly muscle cars and trucks; for Germany, luxury models and highway cruise missiles. In… more»
Parked In ’82: 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider
The Spider was the convertible version of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Series. Fewer than 2,800 of them were built between 1956 and 1959, so the number of them that likely remain today is probably small. This example from 1958… more»
