Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto (1968) - replacement soft top

[LC23]

Hi All

Never posted in this section before but wondering if someone can help. My dad has owned his '68 Duetto since pretty much new and seems to have spent the last 20 years restoring it (surprise surprise ). He needs a replacement soft top - the frame and hood, not just a reskin. Can anybody recommend somewhere that can supply this?

Thanks

[ritmo]

you might try these people.

T A & J M Coburn
Widhill House
Blunsdon
Swindon
Wiltshire
UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

I beleive they specialise in classic Alfa hoods and upholstery. I don't have personal experience but i've seen a couple that they've done and they looked good.
Dont know if they can supply frames though.

The AlfaRomeoOwnersClub website might be worth a look too.....http://www.aroc-uk.com/index.htm

HTH

Edited by ritmo on Tuesday 6th April 20:26

[wrinx]

Coburns are the people usually recommended for this job

wrinx

[LC23]

Thanks both - looks like Coburns should be the first port of call and Swindon isn't too far from us. Dad is already a member of the AROC so I'll give them a bell if Coburns cannot do the frame to see if they have any ideas.

[V6Alfisti]

Richard at Classic Alfa knows them inside out and is a thoroughly nice chap as well.

Not sure how the prices compare though

http://www.classicalfa.com/shop/category57_1.htm

[Robert060379]

RW Brockwells, Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Will make any hood for any car original spec or a custom one off.

[Mound Dawg]

Hoods aren't a problem, either Coburns, EB Spares, Classic Alfa, Highwood or us (Alfaholics) sell them. The frames on the other hand are really difficult for the Duetto (series 1) cars like yours.

They're not available new or as repro and are like unicorn horns to find second hand.