1969 – Alfa Romeo Spider 1300 Junior - Lot 30

1969 – Alfa Romeo Spider 1300 Junior French registration certificate Chassis No. AR*1672644 Engine No. AR*00526/A*SM113 - The iconic Milanese convertible, a timeless classic with exceptional longevity - Sought-after “Duetto” Series 1 “Osso di Sepia/Coda Lunga” Spider, in the Junior version - A French car that has always remained in France, with a limited number of owners - Original color scheme: Rosso exterior with black faux leather upholstery - Restored as part of a supervised repair process in 2012–2013 - In very good overall cosmetic and running condition, with 41,700 km on the odometer Please note that the car does not have a cold-stamped chassis number in its usual location. Find the complete catalog for the official “Bordeaux Classic” show auction, which includes this lot, on the Collector Cars Auction (CCA) website. The file and additional photos for each vehicle are available at the following Drive link (after requesting access): https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1wedt8vSLoV6WHbuS6nzFJF8f_l-dec5Y Estimate: 25,000 / 30,000 € The Alfa Romeo Spider is the direct successor to the Giulietta Spider—which later became the Giulia Spider—a true embodiment of the Italian Dolce Vita. An elegant sports convertible, it won over an international clientele thanks to its Pininfarina-designed lines and its brilliant dual-cam engines. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1966, the new Spider brilliantly carried on the legacy of its illustrious predecessor. Based on the platform of the Giulia sedan unveiled in 1962, it featured an entirely new body designed and produced by Pininfarina. Its curvaceous styling is distinguished by a particularly fluid silhouette and a slender rear end, which quickly earned it the nickname “Osso di Seppia” (meaning “cuttlefish bone”). This first generation also gained international fame thanks to its appearance in the film *The Graduate* (1967), alongside Dustin Hoffman. At its launch, the model was simply marketed as the “1600 Spider.” A contest organized by Alfa Romeo led to the selection of the name “Duetto,” which was quickly abandoned following a legal dispute with the Pavesi company. Although this name disappeared from the catalogs as early as 1967, it is still commonly used today—albeit loosely—to refer to all Alfa Romeo Spiders in this lineage. In 1968, the 1750 Veloce Spider joined the lineup alongside the more affordable 1300 Junior. All models retained the famous dual-cam four-cylinder engine, powered by two Weber carburetors and paired with a five-speed manual transmission. In 1969, the second series—known as the “Coda Tronca” and recognizable by its truncated rear end—made its debut, succeeding the first generation, which came to be called the “Coda Lunga” by contrast. It was within the first series, launched in 1966, that the Spider 1300 Junior—the entry-level model in the lineup—made its debut in 1968. It was powered by a 1,290 cm³ four-cylinder engine with dual overhead camshafts, producing 89 ch DIN, fed by two Weber carburetors and paired with a five-speed manual transmission. This model features the elegant lines designed by Pininfarina and retains the dynamic qualities for which the Spider is renowned, but in a more accessible configuration. As part of the “Coda Lunga” series, the Spider 1300 Junior captivates with its timeless elegance, its balance, and the lively character of its Bialbero engine. Its flowing silhouette, characteristic of this first generation, adds greatly to its charm, while its refined mechanics ensure a driving experience true to Alfa Romeo’s sporting spirit. Even today, this particularly endearing version bears witness to the beginnings of an iconic model, whose legacy would continue through numerous iterations until 1994. Our Alfa Romeo Tipo 105.91 Spider, of the “Coda Lunga” type—still sometimes incorrectly referred to as a “Duetto” to denote this generation of spiders—is the 1300 Junior version, the most affordable model. It was first registered on November 3, 1969, in France, after being delivered to the dealer in Ambérieux-en-Bugey in the Ain department on September 29 of that year. Since then, it has remained registered in France, where, according to the Histovec report, it has had only eight owners. It features the brand’s most iconic color combination—Rosso Alfa paired with black faux-leather upholstery—which happens to be the original color scheme, as confirmed by the certificate of authenticity.

Estimate:$28,005.85

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