1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Make

Alfa Romeo

Model

Spider

Year

1978

Listed price

$1,300

Location

Arlington, Vermont

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

92,376 miles

The Alfa Romeo Spider, a Pininfarina masterpiece, first graced the automotive world in 1966, instantly becoming an icon of Italian design and driving purity. This Series 2 "Coda Tronca" (or "cut-tail") example from 1978 represents a pivotal era for the model, having shed the original round-tail design for a more conventional, yet still elegant, Kamm-tail. These Spiders, powered by Alfa's characterful twin-cam engines, were renowned for their lively handling and sonorous exhaust notes, cementing their place as the quintessential European roadster for a generation of enthusiasts. Their relative affordability and timeless aesthetics ensured strong sales throughout their remarkable 27-year production run. This 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider arrives as a promising restoration project, currently non-running but offering a solid foundation for its next custodian. Showing 92,376 miles on the odometer, this manual transmission example has seen recent mechanical attention, with new brake rotors, calipers, pads, and wheel bearings installed, complemented by fresh Hankook Kinergy ST tires, allowing it to roll freely. The seller notes a previous conversion from fuel injection to desirable twin Weber carburetors, hinting at its performance potential. While the body is largely straight with no dents, minor rust areas are present in the driver’s side floor, trunk, and a removed spare tire well (with a replacement panel included), suggesting a respray will be part of its journey back to glory. The convertible top is in decent shape, and the interior, though complete, awaits a refresh. This Spider presents a compelling opportunity to bring a classic Italian open-top sports car back to its former splendor.