2006 Melbourne International Motor Show Auction
Lot
5
1966 Alfa Romeo Duetto 'Boat Tail' Spyder
Sold: $20,000
Sold
Specifications
| Engine | 1.6 litre double overhead camshaft 4 cylinder |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual |
| Body Work | Spyder |
| Colour | Red |
Description
This lot is no
longer available
The glamorous Alfa Romeo Duetto, which starred in The Graduate alongside Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, was very much an automotive star of the 1960s, yet has proved a long-lived classic.
It was the last design personally executed by the famous Battista Pinin Farina and its name was the result of a competition run by the manufacturer at the time of its launch in 1966. Styling cues include the so-called 'cuttlefish-bone' profile with a rounded nose and tail, and the Alfa Romeo shield dividing the front bumper. Produced for only one year, the Duetto was closely related to the Giulia range. Powered by a twin-cam four cylinder of 1570cc it offered good performance and an attractive 'Spyder' body.