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The Duetto first appeared in the mid-1960s as a basic and svelte two-seat roadster based on the highly successful 105-series chassis that formed the foundation of the Giulia/Giulietta coupes and sedans.
The Duetto was initially offered with a 1600 c.c., all alloy twin-cam four-cylinder with a pair of Weber carburetors that produced 108 horsepower. The fairly conventional chassis returned excellent handling thanks to finely honed damping, a well-located rear axle and independent front suspension. Unlike the Giulia Coupe, which wore a body by Bertone, the lovely Duetto was penned by Pininfarina and bore no resemblance to its siblings. The Duetto was actually the last project that the company’s founder, Battista “Pinin” Farina had a personal hand in, and he was quite proud of the results. The beautiful design is characterized by minimal chrome, distinctly sculptured body sides and that signature tapering, rounded tail. This is the purest expression of the Alfa Spider, and considered by “Alfisti” to be the most desirable of all Spider models in its long 27 year production run.
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n a move that solidifies its dedication to automotive heritage, Pininfarina has proudly unveiled its latest initiative – Pininfarina Classiche. This groundbreaking program is tailored for automotive enthusiasts and brand collectors, aiming to preserve and celebrate the rich historical legacy of classic cars designed and produced by Pininfarina over the decades.
The volume describes over 600 models that, from 1930 to today, have dictated the history of the motor car and spread Italian style around…
