Today this Alfa Romeo offers handsome finishes throughout. The recent body and paint was professionally done, and the finishes have been properly maintained since the restoration was completed just three years ago. The various trim and exterior features are in excellent condition including the distinctive details for this series Alfa. The lenses, lighting, bumpers, and Alfa Romeo script are also in excellent condition contributing to the satisfying visual presentation. The body panel gaps are consistent showing good closures and tight fit, including both doors which open and shut smoothly. A set of rare and desirable period correct ERA Basket Mesh wheels are mounted with Luaffen 185/70R14 tires.
The interior features very nice black bucket seats recovered with high-quality materials, accurate perimeter piping, taut fit over proper foam padding, correct woven inserts, and matching rear seating. The overall interior presents very well reflecting a high-quality restoration performed by knowledgeable Alfa Romeo experts. The door panels, various interior chrome trim, and rear side panels have a very high-quality feel to the finishes, the carpeting is in excellent condition, and the wood inserts for the dash and center console are also exceptionally nice. The dashboard is excellent, featuring clean and detailed gauges with excellent color, striking contrast and clear numeric indication. The black dash padding is also in excellent condition. A sporty black rim Alfa Romeo branded steering wheel finishes off the correctly restored interior. The center console features a desirable 5-speed manual gear selector, smaller gauges, and various toggle switches. The trunk is clean and well-maintained, finished with a newer trunk mat and a full-sized stamped steel spare tire located in the lower tub.
Under the hood, the engine bay delivers a correct presentation reflective of original specifications and finishes that have mellowed over time. The twin-cam fuel-injected engine and engine compartment appear correct including a properly finished 1750 SPICA airbox, raw aluminum twin-cam cover, a 2023 dated battery, and various details consistent with Alfa Romeo manufacturing during this period. The undercarriage reflects a combination of correct vintage Alfa engine and gearbox castings, newer replacement parts including new mufflers, Koni shock absorbers, several rebuilt suspension components, and various new lines, hoses, and replacement rocker panels.
The car starts, stops, runs, and drives very capably as evidenced in the driving video accompanying the photos in the gallery. The gearbox operates properly, the clutch takes up nicely, and the brakes bring the car down smoothly and evenly on a firm pedal. Acceleration is progressive from the SPICA 1750 engine offering a balanced feel especially notable in the improved suspension offered in these later series cars.