Biba Restorations recently ran across a 1969 Alfa Spider being offered for sale. It appears to have originally been Straw colored.

Admittedly it isn't in the most photogenic condition what with the doors and trunk removed, along with the engine. Nor were we able to get a complete look at all of the items.

That said, BR knows a good Round-Tail when we see it, so made a tentative offer of $3.5K. While some issues are present, it has the potential to be an outstanding example of the final iteration of the osso di seppia (cuttle fish bone) body style. Along with a larger cc engine, the suspension was upgraded for the '69 model year, as were the 4-wheel disc brakes with a dual brake master cylinder, a hydraulic clutch rather than mechanical, and for the US, fuel injection.

BR is certainly willing to take photos of the various parts but would appreciate some trust here. If you're interested in having us restore it for you, send us a good-will deposit of $500 and we'll get all of the parts together in the shop, reassemble the doors and trunk lid, and lay out the rest of the parts. If local, come on by. If not, you'll receive extensive before photos.

If you feel it is a worthy car for restoration, then on with the program. If not, BR will return your money in full. Therefore, as the saying goes, please, only interested parties.

Myriads of progress photos are taken and emailed along with an extremely detailed list of labor, parts / materials, and outside suppliers charges are mailed monthly. This not only records the entire restoration for the original owners benefit, but is invaluable for any future owners.

Not to discourage you, but please be realistic about both the cost and time required to do a proper restoration. Unfortunately, we have to guarantee that the final cost will be more than its resale value. However, unlike a new car, if well cared for there is good possibility it will appreciate in value over the years.

Because of the vulnerability of especially the front and rear of these cars, many have been lost. This is one reason we not only want to preserve this example, but to restore it to as new or better than original condition.

Speaking of value, BR feels we add in a great deal of it to every car which leaves our shop. Only the best available parts, materials, and outside suppliers are incorporated in the restoration. Additionally we don't scrimp time-wise on any aspect of the restoration.

The owner has lost the title. We've gone through this several times before and consequently know it costs about $250 to get a new CA title. Therefore the car is being offered for $3.75K - our cost.

If you prefer, the cost of the car itself could be spread over three monthly payments which would be additional to the monthly invoice and deposit of $2.5K (less $500 for the initial deposit).

Time for restoration will be roughly 18 months.

BR knows these cars and wouldn't even consider restoring any car, and certainly not a '69 Alfa Spider if it required "everything".

At this point we don't have a great deal of additional information but if sincerely interested, please contact us.