Highlights
- Good service history
- Immaculate paintwork
- Desirable colour combination
The Appeal
Classy, well kept and really quite rare (as few as 78) in the V6 variant, this Alfa Romeo Spider is in beautiful condition clearly having been well loved throughout its 21 year life.
Fitted with the most desirable engine option, the sweet sounding 24 valve V6, plenty of power is there to support the undated looks and very pleasing sports car interior.
Fitted with the most desirable engine option, the sweet sounding 24 valve V6, plenty of power is there to support the undated looks and very pleasing sports car interior.
From head to toe, this car has been cleaned and maintained properly and has kept all aspects of the car in top order with little in the way of blemishes or marks, meaning an ideal sports car for someone who simply wants to enjoy a little luxury and style.
The History and Paperwork
- Original service booklets and handbook stamped up to 2015 and more recently the owner has cared for the servicing
- Paperwork to support the all important cam belt change in 2015 @55,000 miles
- Personalised registration number included in the sale
- Fresh MOT
The Interior
- Luxurious bright red carpets with well kept red leather upholstery
- Unusually low wear on seat bolsters especially on the passenger seat - Branded kick strips on the inner door sills
- Well matched Sony stereo with AUX and Bluetooth connectivity
- All dials very clear and undamaged
- All electrics appear to be in working order including the convertible roof - Aftermarket chrome roll hoops finish the look exceptionally well
The Exterior
- Zender fuel cap cover
- Very good soft top with recent rear screen replacement
- All the paintwork appears to be original including the wheels with a very good glossy finish
- Badges recently replaced
- Virtually mark free paintwork with just two very minor marks that we saw
- Teledial wheels looked superb and were finished in the original paint well and regularly removed for cleaning
- Paintwork was silky smooth and well cared for
The Mechanics
- 3.0 'Busso' V6, described by Jeremy Clarkson in 'Scandi Flick' as one of the three best engines every made
- Recently fitted, functional, strut top brace
- Radiator & cam belt changed at 55,000 miles
- Stock exhaust system, believed to be original
- Brembo brake pads and discs just fitted
- Brembo callipers recently overhauled and repainted - Clean and well cared for under the bonnet
- Started perfectly and sounded perfect too
Summary
Likely one of the tidiest of its kind on the road today, this is a truly fabulous car with epically distinctive looks that have aged incredibly well. The V6 engine note combined with the Pininifarina styling will always be a sure fire hit with motoring enthusiasts and will attract many looks at the shows.
Equipped with some of the nicest options available at the time, this is a true ‘Modern classic’ and will look right at home in any collection or equally so, frequenting the best driving roads in the UK.
Notice to bidders
Equipped with some of the nicest options available at the time, this is a true ‘Modern classic’ and will look right at home in any collection or equally so, frequenting the best driving roads in the UK.
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