Registration number: AR-42-09
Manufacturer: Gallery Aaldering Arnhemsestraat 47 6971AP BRUMMEN, NL 0575564055 http://www.gallery-aaldering.com info@gallery-aaldering.com
The Alfa Romeo Spider is one of those cars where you really only need to do one thing: lower the top, start the engine, and find yourself a beautiful road. Preferably along an Italian lake, with the sun on the hood and the sound of the famous Bialbero four-cylinder in the background. This 1981 Spider 2000 also has a color combination we very rarely come across. Azzurro Metallic with a beige interior and a matching beige convertible top. In our view, one of the most beautiful specifications for a classic Alfa Romeo Spider.
And then there is that Swiss history. We like that too.
The Alfa Romeo Spider was introduced in 1966 as the successor to the Giulia Spider. The design came from Pininfarina and was among the last projects in which Battista Pininfarina was personally involved. The long hood, low seating position, flowing body lines, and compact rear end made the Spider instantly recognizable. The model would remain in production for almost thirty years, which may well be the greatest compliment a design can receive.
In 1970, the second series appeared, better known as the Coda Tronca. The characteristic rounded tail of the original Duetto gave way to a shorter, sharply cut rear end. That gave the car a more modern appearance and provided more practical luggage space. Fortunately, the basic formula remained unchanged: a lightweight open sports car with rear-wheel drive, a five-speed manual transmission, and an engine that always seems eager to be driven.
In 1971, the two-liter version was introduced. The familiar Alfa Romeo Twin Cam grew to 1,962 cc and produced around 130 horsepower in European specification. A particularly pleasant amount of power for a relatively light roadster. The engine features twin overhead camshafts, a lively character, and a sound that, for many Alfa enthusiasts, is at least as important as the performance.
The Italians call it the Bialbero.
We still prefer that sound to most modern sports exhausts.
And you?
The Spider is also a car that does not need to be driven extremely hard to be enjoyable. It is precisely the combination of direct steering, the manual transmission, and the willing four-cylinder that makes every drive feel special. A quiet road, a few good corners, and an engine that loves to rev. You really do not need much more than that.
This 1981 example is finished in Azzurro Metallic, combined with a beige interior and a beige soft top. An exceptionally elegant color combination that beautifully emphasizes the lines of the Pininfarina body. Many Spiders were finished in red, black, or dark blue, but this light metallic blue gives the car a completely different appearance. Fresh, stylish, and especially well suited to its open-top character.
The beige interior provides a beautiful contrast. The light upholstery gives the cabin a warm atmosphere, while the classic dashboard, round instruments, and distinctive Alfa details create exactly the right ambience. With the beige top raised, the combination remains remarkably stylish. And once it is lowered, the body color may look even better.
This Spider has spent its entire documented history in Switzerland. From Lugano, close to the Italian border, to Geneva and the area around Lake Constance. Actually, that sounds like an especially fitting life for an Alfa Romeo Spider. Beautiful mountain roads, impressive scenery, and plenty of opportunities to let the two-liter four-cylinder be heard.
But at least as interesting is the way the car was maintained. The service history is extensively documented and clearly shows the care with which this Alfa was treated over the years. Maintenance with Swiss precision, we might say. The Swiss do, after all, have a reputation to uphold when it comes to accuracy and attention to detail. And frankly, that is an attitude we greatly appreciate when it comes to classic cars.
The car is in attractive, well-cared-for condition and has retained its original appearance. That last point matters to us. The original lines, characteristic details, and simple but effective interior already form a particularly successful whole. This Alfa has exactly the authentic atmosphere you look for in a well-preserved example.
A 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000, finished in beautiful Azzurro Metallic with a beige interior and matching soft top. Coming from Switzerland, extensively documented, and retaining a well-cared-for, original appearance. An exceptionally stylish Spider with the delightful two-liter Bialbero and a color combination you do not see every day.
The Swiss maintained it carefully. The Italians designed it.
We would say: an excellent collaboration.
Interested? Contact Gallery Aaldering today and discover this beautiful Alfa Romeo Spider for yourself. We export our vehicles worldwide; please ask us about the possibilities.
