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History on 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 (European) It is rare to find an Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider (European Specd) in the States with the originality. quality. low milage and performance of this Alfa. They were only sold in Europe and Australia and had to be brought to the United States by individuals bringing then through customs. You may find some late Series 2. or 2A. (some reference the models from 1975-1982 a Series 2A) that have been cloned as Spider 2000. but they are just that. a clone. a copy of an original. This Alfa was manufactured on Christmas Eve 1979 and subsequently sold to a lady in Frankfurt. Germany in 1980. Alfa Romeo in Italy would not tell me if this Alfa was considered a '79 or '80. Their comment was "no difference" in the models. I titled it as an '80. nbsp; She then brought it to the states (Texas and then California) where it had to pass the emission tests. It was equipped with an exhaust pump and passed emission standards. (Documented) The pump has been removed and is no longer needed in most states. Documentation on the Spider is very detailed. Since arriving in the States. virtually every item purchased and all service performed has documentation. The Euro Spider was repainted in original color (Rosso Red). It found its way to an Alfisti in Motor City. I purchased the car in July of 2006 and have driven it less than 900 miles since. It now has 65. 56 on the speedometer that was receently changed out to a Euro kM speedometer that reads 21. 12 kM documented miles. The old one goes with the car. Nearly every Sunday it finds its way on a 5 mile trip. I know there are other European Spider 2000s in the States. but I have only seen one that is original and was for sale. This car is unique; you might say the best of all Spiders. some of S1. a lot of S2 and a little of S2A all put in one car. You can really feel the difference in the response of the 148 H. P (Gross) and 128 hp (net) vs US stock Spiders 111 hp (net). That is 15% more horse power and almost equal that in torque difference. Moreover. the weight of the Euro 2000 is 163 lbs lighter than the US Spider. That is a significant 18% weight to power ratio advantage for the Euro Spider over the US Spider. This Alfa is near ORIGINAL. not rebuilt or modified. just freshened. I have been refurishing. maintaining and coddling Alfas for decades. This is my most cherished of them all. I have medical conditions that have greatly restrict my activities. I could let them sit in the environmently contolled garage . but I would rather see them go to someone with the excitement. desire and ability to maintain them for years to come. So. the time has come to depart with them. Let me know if you need further information. videos or photos. so. just email me via eBay and I will gladly try to accommodate. Here is the ad listed on ebay and the Alfa Bulletin Board 9 years ago. Vehicle Description No nicer collectible Series 2 available on e bay! Runs and drives as new. Shifts perfectly in all gears. Great brakes. It has Solex carbs. stainless steel euro bumpers. and 64K original miles. clear headlight covers. Color is Rosso Red (really orange). Top virtually new. paint is perfect. Fully serviced by Trail Auto. Dearborn. Michigan. Previously serviced by Alfa Milano in Los Angeles up until last year. Spent most of its life in California (24+ years) New tires. shocks. rear springs. exhaust. tie rod end. alignment. all fluids fresh. synthetic oil in transmission. No modifications except Kenwood CD radio. No rust. Rare car. more power than SPICA & less hassles. Very late carb car as they ceased production in late 1981 when the beautiful stainless steel bumpers were also lost. Far more collectible than a US version! Very extensive records. Send an e mail and I'll link you to more photos. Over $15000 invested and meticulously cared for. Needs nothing. Kid going to college forces sale From the Alfa archivist: "Dear Sir. Referring to your request we are informing you as follows. According to our documentation files the chassis number AR 2469783 originally corresponds to an Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 manufactured on the 24th December 1979 and sold on the 4th January 1980 to Alfa Romeo from Frankfurt. Germany. The body colour is red with black interiors. The engine originally fitted into this car has the following number AR 0010049. Please be advised that this answer is intended solely for information use and its contents does not certify the authenticity of this car. With kind regards. Automobilismo Storico Archivio Alfa Romeo Elvira Ruocco" NOTE: Side marker lights were added when car was imported and are Alfa lights. though not the round originally on the front fenders. Car also comes with new full size spare wheel and 5th fresh tire. Do not have the cover for the top. Have the rear trunk mat/carpet. No cracks in dash New items purchased: Blaupunkt Frankfurt Radio of correct vintage (have Kenwood if you want it) 5 star Chromadora Wheels (Steel wheels and sombreros go with car) New Upholstery. Seats and doors. new seat foam All new Red Line fluids Floor Mats. Alfa logo New Chrome Shifter New Tail lights and New Gaskets New Door Handles with Gaskets New Weather Stripping all around New Windshield and Seal New Shift boots New Lug Nuts New Wipers Luggage Rack Wooden Brake Handle and Shifter Wooden Door arm Inserts New Wing Window Seals New Wing Window handles Lower Oil Pan Guard Newer jack and wrench New pedals New hoses New brake lines New ignition coil Top boot coverThe Euro 2000 Spider has no engine problems. transmission problems. rear end. brake. steering or clutch problems. I did reinforce the floor board with POR 15. This is a remarkable system that prevents rust formation and makes the floor stronger than steel and won't ever corrode. Over that is ¾ inch of insulation for sound dampening and heat/cold insulation. All hoses. thermostats. belts and battery are either new. or like new. The dash has no cracks. There is one very small spot with a tiny crazing (been there for 10 years and has not formed a crack). All gauges work as they are supposed to. The carpeting is original. not replaced. but original. The top is like new canvas and no discoloring of the window. A new windshield has recently been installed. The paint is fresh and has only one small “star” in it. Removed stripped and repainted. All chrome is bright with no discoloration or dings. All jack points are intact and function properly. The wheel well is free of rust. 12/2/2012……. Just completed reconditioning the engine compartment. Stripped everything. except the block. out of the engine bay. Painted bay with 4 coats of enamel. original color. cleaned and freshened all parts. Rebuilt carbs New fuel pump*New Fuel Filter*Pressure tested radiatorNew tune up partsNew coil*New water pump*New seals and gaskets* All these old parts work properly and make good spares.
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