Chassis no. 11541002506

1,962-cc, 111-hp inline DOHC four-cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission, coil spring independent front suspension, live rear axle with trailing arm coil spring suspension and four-wheel power disc brakes. Wheelbase: 88.6-inches.

Alfa Romeo’s second new postwar design was the Giulietta. Powered by a light alloy dohc four of 1,290-cc, it came as a unibody 2+2 coupe by Bertone, called “Sprint,” and was capable of 102-mph in basic form. In the Spring of 1955, a sedan version (Berlina) became available, and soon afterwards a Spider convertible by Pininfarina. The more powerful Sprint Veloce, introduced in 1956, would do 110. It was a 1966 version of the 1,570-cc Giulia Spider that became iconic at the hands of Dustin Hoffman in the 1967 film “The Graduate.” From 1969 the name “Giulia” was dropped in favor of “1750,” and the open model became simply “Spider.” In 1972, with the engine enlarged to 1,962-cc, it was renamed “2000.”

In archetypal Alfa red, this Spider Veloce looks smart and drives accordingly. Paint and brightwork on the straight body are both very good. A black canvas top provides weather protection. The black vinyl seats are excellent and match the floor carpet. Although well maintained, the engine compartment and undercarriage show evidence of use and, not incidentally, enjoyment. An AM/FM/cassette stereo is fitted, and the car has windshield washers. A little too young for Hoffman’s Mrs. Robinson, this Alfa will still have passengers humming the tune.