How does the Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider feel during overtaking?

It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, which was advanced for its era. For buyers considering the Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.