Re: '74 regs

[warren@domain.elided (Warren Nicholson)]

Tim Lentz wrote: 

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     FYI - In the USA, the Spider had a minor "upgrading" of the bumpers 
     between the '72 and '73 model years. (not '73-'74). To my knowledge 
     the 1973 and 1974 spiders are identical EXCEPT for the ingnition 
     interlock system (mess) on the '74's.
     
>>>>

I recall trotting down to my local Alfa dealer in Columbus, Ohio 
six months after purchasing my '73 Spider. In addtion to the new 
ignition, Alfa had also gone to the spiffy alloy wheels in 1974. 

I also recall inquiring how much a new set would cost, nodding 
sagely at the answer and walking away. Lucretia still sports her 
original steel wheels. 

My recollection, like most other things about me, might have 
deteriorated in 26 years. 


Warren Nicholson 
Santa Clara, CA 
'73 Spider (still!)
'74 GTV

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