Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Osso di Seppia (1969)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 204 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement
• A valuation report dated May 6, 2024 is available, grade 2 with a value of €40,000
• Mileage of 177,000 kilometers, verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1969
• Engine: 1.8-liter inline-four aluminum engine with 132 hp
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Black
• Interior: Red leather
• TÜV valid until April 2028, H-license plate
• Features:
• Rounded-tail Spider / Osso di Seppia
• Red leather interior
• Becker Grand Prix radio
• Electric antenna
• Plexiglass wind deflector
• Electronic ignition
• Alfa GTA alloy wheels in 6 x 14
• New soft top

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted black.
• The original paint was red; the vehicle was repainted black before it came into the current owner’s possession.
• The vehicle was completely repainted in 2020 using high-quality paint.
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 442 and 1,941 micrometers (Image 192).
• The paint and body are in very good condition.
• A new soft top was installed in 2020.
• The soft top mechanism has been refurbished.
• The tires have approximately 6 mm of tread depth in the front and approximately 6.5 mm in the rear (Image 192).
• While in the current owner’s possession, the vehicle was parked exclusively in a heated garage and driven only in good weather.
• The vehicle has never been in an accident.

Interior

• The car has a red leather interior.
• The interior is in very good condition.
• The floor panels have been insulated and new carpets have been installed.
• Various other interior work has been performed.
• An original, period Becker Grand Prix radio with an electric antenna is installed.

Technical Specifications

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive.
• An electronic ignition system has been installed.
• The popular 1750 1.8-liter inline-four aluminum engine with 132 hp runs flawlessly.
• The engine has been extensively overhauled, including replacement of the connecting rod bearings, crankshaft oil seals, timing chain, and piston sleeves, as well as surface grinding of the cylinder head.
• The transmission has been overhauled, the oil seals have been replaced, and a reinforced synchronizer ring for second gear has been installed.
• A new radiator was also installed.
• In April 2022, a major inspection was performed, including valve clearance adjustment, carburetor tuning, and a complete check of the drivetrain.
• The crankshaft was replaced.
• Last service: Information to follow shortly.

History

Ownership history

• 2 owners in total
• First registered in Germany
• During the current ownership, the car was parked only in a heated garage and driven exclusively in good weather.

Service History

• The previous owner carried out extensive restoration work in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
• Chassis refurbished, including new tie rods, spring plates, and Koni dampers up front.
• Engine and transmission overhauled.
• Spare tire well replaced.
• 2020: High-quality full repaint, new soft top, soft top mechanism refurbished, new Alfa GTA alloy wheels, and new tires.
• April 2022: Major inspection including valve clearance adjustment, carburetor adjustment, and drivetrain check.
• Ceramic coating applied to the paintwork.
• Work performed by Sportwagenservice Hamburg, documented with invoices totaling €15,000.
• Mileage since the overhaul is approximately 40,000 kilometers.
• Investments totaling €32,000 / DM plus an additional €15,000 are listed.

Documents

• Current appraisal report dated May 6, 2024 available (Images 175–179)
• Material costs for the restoration work are verifiable
• Invoices from Sportwagenservice Hamburg totaling approximately €15,000 are available (Images 182–190)

Summary

For sale is a 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 1750 with a rounded rear end, also known as the “Osso di Seppia,” featuring a black exterior and red leather interior. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, is a pre-owned model, and has a verifiable mileage of 177,000 kilometers. A current appraisal dated May 6, 2024 is available and lists a value of €40,000.

The Spider is powered by the popular 1750 1.8-liter inline-four aluminum engine with 132 hp, paired with a manual transmission. The Alfa Romeo was repainted from its original red to black before it came into the current owner’s possession. In 2020, the vehicle received a complete, high-quality repaint; a new soft top was installed, the soft top mechanism was refurbished, new Alfa GTA alloy wheels were fitted, and new tires were mounted. Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 442 and 1,944 micrometers.

The Spider has received extensive technical maintenance. The previous owner carried out extensive restoration work in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including an engine and transmission overhaul, work on the suspension, the installation of an electronic ignition system and a new radiator, as well as various interior upgrades. In April 2022, a major inspection was performed, including valve clearance adjustment, carburetor adjustment, a check of the drivetrain, and replacement of the crankshaft.

The interior has also been upgraded: the seats have been upholstered in red leather, the floor panels insulated, and new carpets installed. Additionally, a period Becker Grand Prix radio with an electric antenna has been installed. With German first registration, H-license plate, TÜV valid until April 2028, extensive restoration and service history, and the classic round-tail Spider look, this Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 1750 offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of Italian classics.