2001 Alfa Romeo Spider (Type 916) TS

Highlights

Stylish black roadster with desirable Twin-Spark engine and Lusso trim
New convertible roof fitted
Stainless steel exhaust system fitted
Impressive interior with leather sports seats
Enormous file of invoices and paperwork dating back to the original purchase invoice

The Appeal

Introduced in 1995, the 916 Spider represented Alfa Romeo’s march forward from what, in essence, was a 30-year-old model - the 105/115 Spider. With a huge clamshell front, a side-slashed body and a hardcover for the soft top - its bold Pininfarina-penned lines made a great impression at the time. To this day, the 916 GTV and Spider are rightly considered supremely handsome cars.

With the body shells being entirely galvanised, they’ve proven to be hardy survivors - especially by Alfa standard - and a great opportunity for fun, top-down motoring. This 2001 example is very smart and benefits from a great deal of recent work. The belts and water pump were changed at 84,000 miles, while new rear shocks and springs, new wishbones and front-end bushes were also fitted. It also boasts a new hood and a stainless steel exhaust system.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 2001
In current ownership for 6 years
6 recorded owner changes from new
Indicates 84,580 miles on a digital odometer
Largely unmodified in the desirable Lusso trim
Valid MOT until July 1st 2025

Enormous paperwork file includes:

A wealth of invoices for components, services and repairs
Contract of sale upon change to current owner
MOT certificates
HPI Check certificate

The Condition

Attractive black paintwork with some age-commensurate wear
Some light chips and marks to the sills and bumpers
No major paint loss that we’re able to identify
Lenses and glasswork are clean and well-presented with no chips or cracks
Soft top has been recently replaced and is in excellent condition
Branding is well presented throughout
Sitting on original Alfa Romeo wheels which look to be in great shape
New soft top fitted
Full set of Runway tyres that reportedly have plenty of tread
Attractive Lusso trim with Momo leather seats
Upholstery in good order with no obvious rips or tears
Some light scuffs and a patina to the leather, adding to the car’s character
Door cards in good order with some light marks to the plastic
Beautifully arranged dashboard with silver centre console and accents
All instruments clear and easy to read with no reported faults
Steering wheel and shifter are both in good order with no issues
Notable attention to detail, including Italian flag trim to the gearstick enclosure
Carpets are clean and well-kept with no major faults

The Mechanics

2-litre Twin Spark 16-valve, inline-four engine
5-speed manual transmission
Stainless steel exhaust fitted
Engine bay is in good order with no major faults
With its embossed logo and clear branding, the engine head’s particularly impressive
Some age-commensurate wear but nothing of concern
Recently serviced: belts and water pump changed at 84,000 miles, new rear shocks and springs, new wishbones and bushes up front
No reports of any issues to the car’s performance

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