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1979 Alfa Romeo Spider

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 24, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$3,850Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $2,850, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
Alfa Romeo Spider
Generation
Spider series 2 (Kamm tail)
Version
Spider series 2 (Kamm tail)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
AR115410008175
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 47% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$4,200 to $7,000
Median$6,250
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the Alfa Romeo Spider series 2 (Kamm tail) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $4,200 and $7,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Original-Owner 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider VeloceBring a Trailer, Dec. 27, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 27, 2024$7,000
1980 Alfa Romeo Spider VeloceBring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2026$4,125
1980 Alfa Romeo Spider VeloceBring a Trailer, July 18, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 18, 2026$4,200
1980 Alfa Romeo Spider VeloceBring a Trailer, July 28, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 28, 2026$8,000
39-Years-Owned 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider VeloceBring a Trailer, July 15, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 15, 2025$6,250