1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

This metallic burgundy Alfa Romeo Spider was registered in Germany in 1997 and still has German papers. However, the car got the European certificate of conformity issued by FCA, with which it can be re-registered in any other EU country. It is identified by chassis number ZAR916000060 and the odometer shows a mileage of 166,327 km.

The body of this Alfa Romeo Spider is in good order. It was repainted a few years ago, but perhaps not completely, as some areas of the doors appear somewhat faded. This is a defect that should fade with a simple polish (an operation that potential buyers can arrange directly with the seller). The black finish of the rear-view mirrors is not original, while the soft top, while slightly "lived-in" and not perfectly adhering to the frame in the rear area, has no rips or tears and provides a watertight seal for the passenger compartment, preventing water or dirt from entering the interior. The plastic of the supplementary brake light is broken, but it is a low-cost and easily available replacement. The new ground and fully restored five-hole wheels have been repainted in their original colour.

The passenger compartment, overall, is in good condition. The plastic parts have no cracks or bulges and the carpet covering the floor, the centre tunnel and the area behind the two seats - where two audio speakers have been added - are intact. The leather upholstery on the steering wheel has been restored, while the shift knob does not conform to the original. The car radio is in working order. The leather with which the seats are lined presents no rips or tears but appears a bit cracked: application of a nourishing cream for that type of material should be enough to make it soft and supple again.

This Alfa has always lived in Germany, where salt abounds on the roads in the winter season, but nevertheless, its underside is in enviable condition: there is not the slightest trace of corrosion, not even superficial. The engine, as reported to us by the current owner, runs well and pushes hard. In 2019, at 151,000 km, the timing kit was replaced, while the last service - with the replacement of engine oil and filters - was in July last year, when the car had 165,257 km.

The Spider was purchased new in Germany in 1997 and before the current one had only one owner, who used it mostly at rallies and events organized by classic cars clubs. There's no doubt that the car has been treated with care, as evidenced by the excellent condition of the underside and a few "accoutrements," such as keeping the original tool kit. Also accompanying the lots are the original service booklet and all other documents provided by Alfa Romeo at the time. Also present are the original double keys.

It is not an old-school Alfa, the kind to be driven "with the knife between your teeth," to put it bluntly. But this Spider that has taken up the legacy of the glorious Duetto has its good points and is undoubtedly an ideal car for those who want to accompany the allure of a glorious brand with an enjoyable and engaging open-top driving experience. The 150 hp provided by the 2.0 litre Twin Spark engine allows you to move with panache, and the styling, by Pininfarina, especially with the top down, is certainly not one to go unnoticed. The burgundy colour, then, gives a chic touch to this spirited Italian roadster, to which a little "freshening up" of the bodywork and nourishing treatment for the leather of the seats is all it takes to get back into perfect shape. An opportunity not to be missed, not least because the car is offered without a reserve price.

Price estimate for this Alfa Romeo Spider: € 5.000 - € 10.000

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