[Superfly]

Ciao,

I am helping a friend sell a 1978 Niki Lauda Edition Spider from his late Brother's estate. 1 of approx. 350 produced.

• The car is currently located and has been kept in a dry shop in Wagoner, Oklahoma, 74467 and shows 87,062 miles on odometer.

• Car is complete but is advertised as a "project" because the original SPICA injected engine has the cylinder head off. We believe that the owner's intent, before failing health, was to rebuild the cylinder head and convert engine from SPICA injection to Weber carbs. Included in the deal is a period-correct 1976 2liter engine/gearbox, extra limited-slip differential and a complete SPICA fuel injection system.

• Condition of the body is good and maintains all of the Niki decals and badges but will require some rust repair behind the driver's side rear wheel. Interior and top are in decent condition and the car has a padded roll bar.

• Car has a clean Oklahoma title.

• May be able to provide shipping to locations between Wagoner, Oklahoma and Chicago, Illinois.

• Will provide more/better photos (planning on rolling the car outside for better photos next week) and details upon request.

• Asking $6,500.00 for car, extra 2liter engine/gearbox, LS differential and compete SPICA fuel injection system.

 

[AAlfa]

The asking price is a fraction of the value.

 

[redlinewins]

^^This^^

 

[Frank Lannocca]

Ciao,

I am helping a friend sell a 1978 Niki Lauda Edition Spider from his late Brother's estate. 1 of approx. 350 produced.

• The car is currently located and has been kept in a dry shop in Wagoner, Oklahoma, 74467 and shows 87,062 miles on odometer.

• Car is complete but is advertised as a "project" because the original SPICA injected engine has the cylinder head off. We believe that the owner's intent, before failing health, was to rebuild the cylinder head and convert engine from SPICA injection to Weber carbs. Included in the deal is a period-correct 1976 2liter engine/gearbox, extra limited-slip differential and a complete SPICA fuel injection system.

• Condition of the body is good and maintains all of the Niki decals and badges but will require some rust repair behind the driver's side rear wheel. Interior and top are in decent condition and the car has a padded roll bar.

• Car has a clean Oklahoma title.

• May be able to provide shipping to locations between Wagoner, Oklahoma and Chicago, Illinois.

• Will provide more/better photos (planning on rolling the car outside for better photos next week) and details upon request.

• Asking $6,500.00 for car, extra 2liter engine/gearbox, LS differential and compete SPICA fuel injection system.


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Ciao,

I am helping a friend sell a 1978 Niki Lauda Edition Spider from his late Brother's estate. 1 of approx. 350 produced.

• The car is currently located and has been kept in a dry shop in Wagoner, Oklahoma, 74467 and shows 87,062 miles on odometer.

• Car is complete but is advertised as a "project" because the original SPICA injected engine has the cylinder head off. We believe that the owner's intent, before failing health, was to rebuild the cylinder head and convert engine from SPICA injection to Weber carbs. Included in the deal is a period-correct 1976 2liter engine/gearbox, extra limited-slip differential and a complete SPICA fuel injection system.

• Condition of the body is good and maintains all of the Niki decals and badges but will require some rust repair behind the driver's side rear wheel. Interior and top are in decent condition and the car has a padded roll bar.

• Car has a clean Oklahoma title.

• May be able to provide shipping to locations between Wagoner, Oklahoma and Chicago, Illinois.

• Will provide more/better photos (planning on rolling the car outside for better photos next week) and details upon request.

• Asking $6,500.00 for car, extra 2liter engine/gearbox, LS differential and compete SPICA fuel injection system.


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Ciao,
Is still available?

 

[genericwood]

Frank, my son bought the car a few months ago. It is back on the road in Missouri.

 

[genericwood]

Pics follow

 

[Vivace]

I was just about to log in to ask if anyone has swapped to stainless bumpers on one of these, and there's a photo!
Thanks for that, Erik.

 

[autobroker]

Pics follow

Looks great with the steel bumper and CD35 wheels.

 

[genericwood]

Looks great with the steel bumper and CD35 wheels.

The bumper conversion isn’t complete. When the weather warms up, we still have to to do the front grill. And the wheels are a temporary loaner from a spider race car. But we are going to free up a set of CD 35s for this car as well. But it has been great getting the car back on the road! And here’s a funny story for you. The rear carburetor has both idle mixture screws broken off fully seated in the bore. It idles pretty well on 2 cylinders! Obviously that also needs to be addressed when the weather turns!

 

[Frank Lannocca]

Pics follow

The bumper conversion isn’t complete. When the weather warms up, we still have to to do the front grill. And the wheels are a temporary loaner from a spider race car. But we are going to free up a set of CD 35s for this car as well. But it has been great getting the car back on the road! And here’s a funny story for you. The rear carburetor has both idle mixture screws broken off fully seated in the bore. It idles pretty well on 2 cylinders! Obviously that also needs to be addressed when the weather turns!

Frank, my son bought the car a few months ago. It is back on the road in Missouri.

I found this in Italy, imported from the USA auction (with TX Title). I noticed that the stickers have been put on the wrong way. Could this be a replica? Through the VIN, can I verify the authenticity of the vehicle?
Thank you

 

[spiderserie4]

I found this in Italy, imported from the USA auction (with TX Title). I noticed that the stickers have been put on the wrong way. Could this be a replica? Through the VIN, can I verify the authenticity of the vehicle?
Thank you

Alfa Romeo Spider Edizione Limitata Niki Lauda | Subito

I doubt you (or alfa storico) can verify it as a NL spider thru the VIN

these were normal 1978 USA spica injected spiders (115.41), in red, that got stickers, a dash plate (not limited, like 91 of 350 or anything - just a number) and a pair of smaller tornado door mirrors and round enamel badges on the wings.

but to me, from here, it looks OK....the VIN 11541000**** is generally in keeping with Lauda editions that have been for sale in US over the years

the claim "facile restauro", on the other hand, should be taken with a pinch of salt on any alfa spider

 

[genericwood]

Doubt seriously anyone would try to fake one. But the only somewhat challenging part would be the dash plaque and side badges.

 

[akylles]

I found this in Italy, imported from the USA auction (with TX Title). I noticed that the stickers have been put on the wrong way. Could this be a replica? Through the VIN, can I verify the authenticity of the vehicle?
Thank you

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This car was mine, I’ve imported from Texas and it was acquired as an original Niki Lauda.
I do not have any doubts about the originality, and I found out another details when removing the spoiler in order to allow a 3D scan for another Italian collector owning another Niki Lauda that lost the spoiler during the years; when the car was reaching US and equipped as “Niki Lauda” they were writing underneath the spoiler the last 4 digits of the car where the spoiler was supposed to be fitted (attached some pics)
The car is now under restoration by the new owner (almost finished).

 

[akylles]

Alfa Romeo Spider Edizione Limitata Niki Lauda | Subito

I doubt you (or alfa storico) can verify it as a NL spider thru the VIN

these were normal 1978 USA spica injected spiders (115.41), in red, that got stickers, a dash plate (not limited, like 91 of 350 or anything - just a number) and a pair of smaller tornado door mirrors and round enamel badges on the wings.

but to me, from here, it looks OK....the VIN 11541000**** is generally in keeping with Lauda editions that have been for sale in US over the years

the claim "facile restauro", on the other hand, should be taken with a pinch of salt on any alfa spider

I asked “Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo” and they cannot verify with the VIN number of it was born as a Niki Lauda Edition.
According to the research I made neither one Alfa Spider 1978 was born like that because they were equipped has Niki Lauda only when reaching US. Two preconditions: red with black interior or red with tan interior.
Anyhow as mentioned the VIN range is giving an idea about originality with some additional details as the ones I reported related to the spoiler underneath.
My ex Niki Lauda was anyhow an easy restoration as the body was already completed and painted in few days. Anyhow the new owner is a body specialist in vintage cars restoration.