Why Buy an Alfa Romeo Spider? | 5 Reasons in Less Than 5 Minutes

Great video celebrating Alfa Romeo? I restore them full time, and get to drive Spiders and GTV6's every day. So fulfilling to drive, and the Harder you Drive them, the better they run! Glenn, Heavy Metal Alfa.

Love my 81 Spider…I also have a Miata but the Alfa has so much heart and style and the motor sings.

Think 1966 with 1.3 HP per cubic inch: an aluminum block, dual Weber side draft carbs, twin cams, 5-speed transmission and 4-wheel discs. MSRP was higher than the Corvette, and remained so in the 70's. These cars are great fun to drive, and have every reason to be. Alfas beg to be driven hard and reward you with big smiles, I don't think I ever pulled my '75 out of the driveway without redlining it!

My first car purchase was an '83 Spider (in '87). Was in the service and drove it all over the country (hard, crossing-the-desert miles too). Never let me down and have loved Alfa since. Owned several more Spiders over the years, including two currently, a '74 and a '92. The '74/early S2 is the real early Miata alternative, a pure sports car. The '92 is more mature and well-behaved, in part a touring car. My son prefers the '74 because he likens it to a roller coaster. I love the '92 as well because when it came out I saw it as a budget Ferrari (looks-wise at least), so though dynamically it suffers some in comparison to the '74, it has such a presence that you forget its (relatively) tame manners and still feel great driving it through the countryside on a weekend morning.

Had a 1975 2000 Spider during the late 1900's in Europe (yes with the light covers). Had it restored in 1992 and unfortunately had to sell it (together with my 1991 Lancia 8.32 and '84 Lancia Beta 2000 Coupe Volumex) when moving to Canada.I also raced a 2000 GTV (105) in touring car championship in 79-80. Italian cars rock. I even owned a 2000 Berlina. These Alfa 2000 series were fabulous with the ultra reliable Busso 4 cylinder twin cams. And the handling even with the solid rear axle; unbelievable. Great times.

I just purchased one here in Denver a month ago for $1,800 no rust 1987 spider voloche. Runs fine put in new seat skins and new top some headers. a free flow mid section. And a stinger pipe with a reverse cone megaphone tailpiece. It sounds phenomenal and it did a fast pass at emissions. I repainted it Patriot blue.

Bought my 1986 spider veloce in 2020 and have love the thing ever since, it's really easy to own, and it does absolutely get smiles when you drive it around town!

I bought my 86 Spider in 92, and I'm loving every moment of it today. You talk about smiles....You couldn't be more right, haha!

I bought an '84 in '87 and it was my daily driver until 2000 when I bought an '87 Maserati Biturbo Spider. That's long gone now as well, and I recently thought back to which I'd like to have again (but not as a daily driver!) and bought myself an '82 Alfa. Needs work, but I've been enjoying every minute of it!

We drive a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 Veloce. Driving it frequently when the weather is nice during the year. Love to make a trip to Italy to see the Mille Miglia once a year with it. Greetings Mark and Maud from the Netherlands

I agree with all your reasons. We’ve had a 78 red one for the last year - probably paid too much for her but love the drive and the attention we get whenever we’re out in it

I drove an early 70s model and thought that shifter location was weird...until I used it. Super smooth. Nothing shifts like an Alfa.

I Owen two Spyder's. An 82 for the track and an 84 for the street. Luv them both

I’d love to have a meticulously and impeccably restored boat tail Spider (Duetto). Just beautiful, a real dream car. As it is, I’ve ordered a 2024 red Stelvio Tributo Italiano : ) It also drives beautifully.

I have a 69 Spica spider. Had the injection unit rebuilt by Wes Ingram. I had a 70 Kammtail with twin side draught DelOrtos. Both have their benefits but the round tail is the most beautiful of all

Have a 23 year old 916 GTV..its a labor of love...I ain't rich I drive this car to work and back every day thats as far as it goes only 4,500 miles a year and plenty bill's to boot..but every time I turn the key it's absolutely wonderful car to drive..❤😊

Alfa Syders are great, had both a 1967 and 1986, reliable, fun, passionate cars. Miss the red '67 for sure!

Absolutely f a n t a s t i c car, a joy to look at and drive.

Great car! I am the original owner of an '88 and I love it. Just turned over 100,000 miles and it has been incredibly reliable with the only issue being a failed water pump at age 26. A blast to drive, fast? Not really but nothing beats those looks and that fun factor. Inside it's very roomy and ditto for the trunk and the space behind the seats. I have no issue going cruising 100's of miles away from home. And comparing it to the Miata? What's that?

I own a 1980 2.0 l spider veloce. Its a great and really beautiful car. I mean its a REAL beauty. Especially the fastback version like mine. Its an italian car, so it rattles everywhere. Like a friend once told me: Even a Ferrari is only an expensive Fiat.