The 1750 Spider Veloce was powered by a 118 hp (88 kW) 1779 cc engine. In Europe this was fitted with two twin carburettors. Modifications were also made to the suspension, brakes, electrics and wheels and tires though the car looked effectively the same. Visible differences were limited to the rear-view mirror repositioned to the door, and different badging on the tail. During the production run, the front repeater lights were moved ahead of the wheelarches. The car's official title was 1750 Spider Veloce, the name "Duetto" being dropped from this point on.

Due to its round (or long) tail, the Series 1 Spider is sometimes known by the nick-name of "Osso di Seppia" - Italian for cuttlefish bone. This particular car was the model featured in the 1967 movie "The Graduate", driven by Ben, the character played by Dustin Hoffman. The offered

Car was born in 1979 , was restored without watching on costs (the bill was 60000,-DM – 30000,-Eur)  mid of 90es for the German singer Nino de Angelo. The car was not much driven since and is still in perfect condition.