Alfa Romeo Spider Kamm tail (1969–1982) Price Guide

The Kamm-tail Spider is the version most enthusiasts picture when they think of the classic Alfa roadster: exposed headlamps, delicate chrome bumpers, and a squared-off rear end that traded the Duetto’s elegance for six inches of extra boot space and a more purposeful stance.

The Range

Introduced in 1970, the Kamm-tail (or Coda Tronca) Series 2 used 1750cc and later 1962cc twin-cam engines. The Spider 2000 Veloce of 1971 produced 132bhp and remained largely unchanged for eleven years — a remarkable production run. A 1300 and later 1600 Junior model provided a more affordable entry point with the same chassis. European cars retained Weber carburettors throughout, while US-market Spiders received SPICA mechanical fuel injection to meet emissions regulations. Right-hand-drive cars were available in the UK.

Why Enthusiasts Love It

The Kamm-tail combines the mechanical purity of carburetted twin-cam power with styling that has aged into timelessness. The chrome bumpers are slim and elegant. The E-type-style headlamp cowls are distinctive. The driving experience is direct and mechanical: accurate rack-and-pinion steering, a willing engine that rewards being revved, and a rear-driven chassis that is predictable and communicative. Many Alfisti consider the 1750 engine the sweet spot — livelier and lighter than the 2000.

Buying

Rust is the enemy. Floors, sills, front inner wings, the area around the boot floor, and the windscreen surround all corrode. A solid car is worth far more than a rotten one at any specification. Carburettor cars are simpler to maintain than SPICA-equipped US imports, though a well-set-up SPICA system is perfectly reliable. The Kamm-tail shared its twin-cam engine and rear-drive chassis with the GTV coupe — the two were mechanical siblings, and most parts interchange freely between them.