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14 - Alfa Romeo Spider
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Estimate €32,000 - €40,000
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Description
Alfa Romeo Spider Year: 1975 Mileage: 48,898 miles / 78,676 kilometres (as per odometer) Model: Spider coda tronca iniezone Vehicle registration document: yes MOT: due One of the great Italian convertibles The Alfa Romeo Spider belongs to that very select group of cars whose silhouette has become inextricably linked with the brand’s image. Low-slung, elegant and entirely focused on the pleasure of open-top driving, the Spider embodies a certain vision of the Italian car: a vehicle in which style, mechanical character and driving experience matter just as much as pure performance. The example on offer dates from 1975 and belongs to the so-called ‘Coda Tronca’ generation, a name referring to its truncated rear end. The charm of the ‘Coda Tronca’ Spider The Spider evolved over the course of its long history, notably adopting this more vertical rear end, which became characteristic of the 1970s models. However, the car retains the model’s core features: a long bonnet, a rear-set cabin, a low driving position and a convertible body with particularly elegant proportions. It is a car designed first and foremost for pleasure: the pleasure of hitting the open road, enjoying its performance and travelling with the wind in your hair. An American version with fuel injection The car on display has one significant feature: it is a version intended for the American market. The specification sheet states that it is fitted with a 2.0-litre fuel-injected engine, a configuration specific to the US market. This specification forms an integral part of the car’s history and must be clearly highlighted in its presentation. Its odometer is also marked in miles: it reads 48,898 miles, the equivalent of 78,676 kilometres. The car on offer This 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is described as being in very fine condition. It comes with its registration document, and the MOT is still to be carried out. However, the main appeal of this car may lie above all in its unique history. A particularly unique provenance This car is said to have been owned by the American actor Eddie Murphy, and it is stated that documents attesting to this ownership will be provided with the vehicle. This is, of course, a factor likely to add an extra dimension to the history of this Alfa Romeo. In this way, the provenance is highlighted whilst allowing the documents to serve as proof of the claimed history. When the individual history meets that of the model In the world of classic cars, two technically identical cars can have very different histories. The presence of documentation enabling one to trace previous owners, specific events or a remarkable provenance can thus significantly enhance a car’s appeal. In this instance, whilst the documents accompanying the vehicle do indeed establish its former ownership by Eddie Murphy, this provenance naturally constitutes a particularly unusual feature. It transforms this Alfa Romeo into a car that not only possesses the inherent appeal of the Spider, but also has a unique history that sets it apart from other comparable examples. A convertible designed for pleasure Regardless of this provenance, the Spider remains, above all, an attractive car. Its open-top body, driving position and classic design make it a car intended for leisurely drives and roads where one can truly enjoy its character. The 2.0-litre fuel-injected engine in this American version adds a distinctive character to the package. It is therefore not merely a car to be displayed: the Spider belongs to that generation of classic cars that one naturally wants to drive and enjoy with the top down. Condition and presentation The description is concise: the car is described as being in very fine condition. No specific mechanical or cosmetic work is mentioned. The MOT is due. Key points This 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider already possesses all the hallmarks of an attractive Italian classic convertible: iconic styling, the ‘Coda Tronca’ body, an American specification and a 2.0-litre fuel-injected engine. But this particular example stands out above all for its claimed history. It is said to have belonged to Eddie Murphy, and the documents attesting to this ownership will accompany the car. Subject to verification of these documents, this provenance may be one of the most remarkable features of this example.
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Auction time 10/31/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 10/13/2026 at 5:00 PM
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