Highlights
- Just 39,381 miles from new
- In present ownership for ten years
- MOT until May 2024 with no advisories
Appeal
With legendary styling courtesy of the iconic designer Pininfarina, it is rare you will come across an Alfa Romeo that isn’t instantly recognisable from any angle and the Spider is no exception, beautifully styled and made and with fantastic road presence, it is often said you're not a true car person until you have owned an Alfa Romeo!
Well known too for the driving feel, an alfa is the whole package, giving sporty yet practical daily fun and being a rolling piece of art too.
This wonderful example is presented in a rich Montecalo Blue with a bold yet well suited orange and blue leather interior and a punchy 2.2 Liter engine, a combination that feels truly exotic in the summer sun.
The History and Paperwork
- The same owner for the last ten years with just two keepers prior
- Original Alfa Romeo leather wallet with car manuals and service record
- Service history booklet stamped 8 times, the last in 2015
- Receipts for more recent servicing has been retained
- Current MOT document shows a clean bill of health with no advisories
The Interior
- Much rarer optioned two tone orange and blue leather interior that gives an exotic feel and has been very well maintained
- The original interior features all remain including the standard stereo
- All the dials that comprise of the speedometer, tachymeter, oil, water and fuel are all working correctly along with the central digital display
- With less than 40,000 miles on the car the high contact areas show little wear with the steering wheel and gear stick retaining good texture and the seat bolsters showing very little wear or creases
- The center console condition is excellent with the nice symmetrical dials and gauges all designed for driver only visibility
- The boot area is ample with plenty of room for two large bags. Everything is very clean including the spare wheel well, jack and tool kit
- The interior trim is a brushed metal, all in good order with some minor marks on the drivers trim
- All the switches and knobs all retain a nice matte finish befitting of the age
The Exterior
- Superior bodywork all round with no evidence of any significant marks or historic damage that we noticed
- Well kept diamond cut wheels don’t show any kerbing marks but do have some minor lacquer peel
- The iconic triple headlight setup is the focal point of the car, all 6 lamps have nice clear lenses and bright chrome surrounds
- The black convertible top is in very nice order and retains a good finish, no fading and no stains
- With the top down the rollover hoops and surrounding area including the wind deflector are all clean and undamaged
- All the emblems from front to rear in great condition, the front badge shows no delamination as some often do
- The paint finish is excellent retaining a superb shine and superbly clean even in the door shuts and around the boot hinges
The Mechanics
- Under the bonnet everything appears excellent. Everything presented is exceptionally clean, nothing out of place or modified
- The engine fitted produces 182BHP and is mated to a six speed manual transmission with a factory fitted limited slip differential
- All four tyres retain excellent tread
- The brakes appear sound with no evidence of corrosion buildup or excessive wear
- Aftermarket rear exhausts for a sportier sound and individual appearance suit the car well
- The car’s underside is in truly excellent condition appearing very clean with no added underseal. All the suspension components hold some very minor surface corrosion in places but ultimately the underside can’t be faulted, clearly not used in winter months
- The engines dipstick shows clean and clear oil
Summary
This charming little Alfa is a real joy to see, the Pininfarina styling is timeless and has been evidently well cared for throughout its life.
The combination of the vivid Montecalo Blue exterior and the rather bohemian interior colours make for a very individual and attractive example of the marque, all well cared for and preserved. It is often said that nothing drives quite like an Alfa, so now is the time to try for yourself and see!
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