1994 Alfa Romeo Spider S4 2.0 - 26k miles from new
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Winning bid
£23,250
1994 Alfa Romeo Spider S4 2.0 - 26k miles from new
Highlights
Single-family ownership UK car, purchased new in 1994 and showing 0 former registered keepers
Advisory-free MOT to May 2027
42,386 km supported by service history
Extensively recommissioned in 2023 with over £8,000 spent
Described by the vendor as totally original throughout
Original hard top and tonneau cover included
All original manuals, two keys, and service invoices present
The Appeal
The Series 4 Alfa Romeo Spider hails from the final chapter of one of Italy's most celebrated open-top sports cars, a Pininfarina-penned lineage stretching back to 1966. With its willing twin-cam engine, five-speed manual gearbox, and that unmistakable Alfa character, the Spider remains one of the most rewarding classic convertibles to drive and to own.
This example has been in the care of a single family since it was purchased new in 1994, covering just 42,386 km in that time. Following a period of SORN, it was extensively recommissioned in 2023 at a cost of over £8,000, with invoices available for all work carried out. The vendor describes it as totally original throughout, and the bodywork has been recently machine polished and presents very well.
With its careful single-family stewardship, enviable condition, and thorough recommissioning, this Spider has a great deal going for it.image.png1.63 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 42,386 km (supported by service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until 25th May 2027 (no advisories)
Paperwork: all original manuals, two keys, and receipts for servicing and recommissioning work
Service history (some entries erroneously recorded in miles rather than km):
05/25 – K & L Autos
Completed annual service with oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, 20W-50 engine oil, and fresh coolant
Diagnosed cooling fans, fitted replacement radiator fan switch, cleaned electrical connections, and bled cooling system
05/24 – K & L Autos
Completed lubrication service and MOT check-over
Traced cooling fan fault to damaged relay: soldered external fuse holder, modified casing, remade engine bay fan earth connections, and bled cooling system
Diagnosed rough running and 4,000 RPM rev limit: carried out compression, vacuum, and valve clearance checks
Rebuilt and sonically cleaned fuel injectors with new service kits and E10-compliant fuel hose
Subcontracted auto electrician (Loom's) to rectify back-feeding wiring/relays to ignition coil and VVT solenoid, rewired relay block connectors, and fitted replacement injection relays
Replaced water temperature sensor, fuel tank sender unit, cam cover gasket, half-moon seals, exhaust downpipe gaskets, and cooling fan relay
Fitted four new budget tyres, cleaned brake discs/pads, inspected prop shaft, and completed MOT test
10/22 – 40,508 km – RetroMarques Ltd
Cleaned window switch wiring, replaced instrument panel bulbs, fitted replacement door mirror, mirror base seal, and headlight rings
Investigated poor running, replaced spark plugs, tested fuel pressure, and fitted replacement mass airflow sensor
08/22 – 40,506 miles – RetroMarques Ltd
Overhauled all four brake calipers, changed brake fluid, and cleaned all brake discs
Cleaned out fuel tank, fitted replacement in-tank fuel pump, main fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel sender unit, and mounting bobbins
Completed major service including engine oil, gearbox oil, axle oil, engine flush, cooling system flush, replacement radiator, 50% antifreeze, battery, and crankshaft position sensor
10/08 – Hamlet Motor Company Ltd
Fitted two windscreen wiper blades and rear coil springs
10/08 – Hamlet Motor Company Ltd
MOT test completed
10/07 – Rollitex Limited (Neston Fiveways Service Station)
Cleaned lambda probe and completed MOT test
05/06 – Windsors Heswall
Completed brake fluid recall service
09/03 – 40,272 miles – Dutton Independent Repairs Ltd
Replaced offside wiper blade and completed MOT test
05/03 – Windsors Heswall
Replaced front brake discs and front brake pads
10/02 – 40,119 miles – Dutton Independent Repairs Ltd
Replaced rear lower arms, link arms, front links, rear suspension bushes, and trailing arms
Replaced front brake discs, front brake pads, rear brake pads, and resolved poor emissions fault
MOT test completed
09/00 – 39,285 miles – Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd
Investigated MOT emissions failure: cleaned dirty throttle body, repaired throttle microswitch wiring, adjusted air-fuel mixture, and replaced lambda probe
08/00 – 24,001 miles – Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd
Completed 60,000-mile service with new oil filter, spark plugs, lube, and Selenia engine oil
08/00 – ATS North Western Limited
Fitted new Exide Ultra battery
08/00 – ATS North Western Limited
Completed MOT test
01/00 – ATS North Western Limited
Repaired tyre puncture, fitted tubeless valve, and balanced road wheel
05/98 – 22,383 km (13,908 miles) – Ian Skelly Liverpool
Completed 24,000-mile service with oil filter, spark plugs, air filter, rocker cover sealing gasket, and fuel filter
Replaced complete exhaust system, power steering rack boot seals, power steering kit, and Tutela fluid
08/97 – 20,507 miles – Halfords Garage Servicing
Completed MOT test pass
10/95 – 16,240 miles – Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd
Completed 12-month service with engine oil, oil filter, spark plugs, coolant, screenwash, and Shell Helix Plus engine oil
Refitted hardtop, adjusted driver's door trim pocket, and tested antifreeze strength
10/94 – Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd
Completed bodywork repairs to near-side rear panel and rear bumper, followed by respray
10/94 – Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd
Completed 1st service (12,000 miles / 10,000 km) with oil filter, Shell Helix Plus engine oil, and paint/bodywork touch-ups
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