Verde, Bianco, Rosso, e Argento: 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

Today's next car isn't something that'll win some fancy prize at the next Amelia Island Concours D'Corpulence, or get you the front valet spot at some Michelin starred restaurant...but it could get you the front valet spot at your local Salsa Dancing spot (is dancing allowed during COVID19 crisis?) or spark a conversation with random folks in front of the gas pump.  You won't need to spend thousands of your hard earned stimulus money on restoring or maintaining this car, but you should be able to simply drive and enjoy...provided you have decent skills with a wrench, multi-meter, and the internet. Find this 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider offered for $4850 in Decatur, GA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Bella Macchina: 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

This next car comes as tip from Erik202 who writes: Forums have the best deals. I swear it doesn't get any better than forums. These cars continue to be criminally undervalued. I have to mostly agree with Erik202, because forums are places were diehard lovers of certain makes/models have a reputation, so they can't go asking insane money or selling something that isn't as advertised, but I've seen some ridiculous stuff on forums too.  However, when you find a seller who is more interested in getting his car to a qualified next owner, you can often get some of the best deals on the market..particularly with oddball marques like Saabs or Alfas. Find this 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce offered for $5900 in Hendersonville, NC via alfabb.com.

15k: Osso di Seppia: 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider

 The original Osso di Seppia (bone of cuttlefish) Spider (105/115 series) was designed by Pininfarina and produced by Alfa Romeo from 1966 to 1969.  The first generation (Series 1) is also known as the boat tail or round tail to differentiate it from the later Kamm back (Series 2), duck tail (Series 3) and smooth tail (Series 4).  It is the quintessential affordable classic Italian roadster...but they aren't so affordable these days, but this one doesn't look bad.  Find this 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider offered for $14,500 in Seattle, WA via craigslist. Tip from Gianni.

5k: Recent Graduate: 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce, Original Owner

The Alfa Romeo Spider is forever ensconced in common memory as Dustin Hoffman's ride from the graduate...no not Anne Bancroft, his other ride, the...errr...topless one.  Regardless, you don't need drive across the Bay Bridge in the wrong direction to enjoy the simplicity of open top classic like the Alfa Spider.  Find this 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce for $7,400 from its original owner in Camarillo, CA via craigslist.

15k: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce

It's been said that an automotive enthusiast hasn't lived until he has bought, driven and sold his first 50s Alfa Romeo.  They are true driving classics - built in an era when Italy was not a debt ridden country full of Mama's boys.  The Guilietta Spider Veloce was designed by the design house Pininfarina - actual Italians with jobs, skills, thick hairy knuckles and suits.  This 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce has been racing on the vintage circuit since the 1970s, her name is 'Carmella' and she is for sale on ebay, currently bidding at $13,555 reserve not met with one day to go.