Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2000

1974 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2000
Introducing this 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2000 finished in Avorio over a black interior, presented in a period-correct Italian specification that emphasizes clean lines and restrained styling. The Spider Veloce 2000 represents the later Series 2 evolution of Alfa Romeo?s long-running open-top roadster, combining mechanical simplicity with a distinctly analog driving character.

Highlights:
- Exterior Color: Avorio
- Interior Color: Black
- 5-Speed Manual Transmission
- 2.0L Twin-Cam (DOHC) Inline-4
- SPICA Mechanical Fuel Injection
- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Black Detachable Hard Top
- Jaeger Instrumentation
- Impact-Absorbing Black Rubber Bumpers
- 14-Inch Alloy Wheels

Powered by Alfa Romeo?s 2.0L Twin-Cam (DOHC) inline-4 paired with SPICA mechanical fuel injection. Power is delivered through a 5-speed manual transmission, giving the driver direct control over the engine?s rev range, while four-wheel disc brakes provide consistent stopping performance. The setup is completed by 14-inch alloy wheels fitted with Kumho Solus tires, maintaining an appropriate period appearance and road feel.

The exterior in Avorio is complemented by impact-absorbing black rubber bumpers, a defining feature of later Series 2 models designed to meet evolving safety regulations without fully disrupting the original Pininfarina-penned proportions. A black detachable hard top is included, allowing the car to transition between open-air driving and closed-cabin use depending on conditions.

Inside, the cabin is centered around driver-focused simplicity. Jaeger instrumentation sits ahead of a three-spoke steering wheel, while bucket seats with headrests provide support consistent with the car?s sporting intent. Additional interior equipment includes chrome trim accents, driver-side rearview mirror, a glove box, and an AM/FM radio with a fender-mounted antenna. The trunk houses a full-size spare, reflecting its long-distance usability as intended.

A notable design detail of the Series 2 Spider is its Kamm-tail rear profile, a shortened rear deck shape developed from aerodynamic principles that reduce drag while maintaining stability. This design approach came from wind-tunnel research associated with Wunibald Kamm?s theories, influencing several performance-oriented European designs of the period. A fuel-injected, Series 2 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce offering a balanced combination of mechanical integrity, analog engagement, and timeless Italian design, mechanically sound. For $12,750