Highlights

Low reported mileage of 118,000 km
Very well presented car in Alfa Red
Bodywork reflects its life in a warm climate
Current keeper for 20 years
Fitted with a new genuine Alfa Romeo soft top
Good history file with maintenance by Italian specialists
Engine overhauled in 2003, including head gasket and cylinder head
Few miles since service, carburettor overhaul and general checks by specialist
Clutch slave and master cylinder replaced, electrical repairs and new calliper in 2024

The Appeal

No car quite sums up sun, spirited weekends away and la dolce vita quite like Alfa Romeo’s beautiful 105-Series Spider. The second generation modernised the styling with an influential ‘Kamm’ tail and larger, more powerful versions of Alfa’s characterful twin-cam ‘Nord’ engine, with its lovely crackle on the overrun.

Good examples are amongst the best classic roadsters you can buy, arguably at any price. Here is a chance to prove it with a really tidy, well-presented Series 2 with the 2L motor. Classically finished in Alfa Red with a rare tan interior, it checks out well in the usual areas, no doubt due to its life in a warm climate.

The history file shows regular work by Italian specialists in Cape Town and Hermanus, notably a top-end engine overhaul in 2003 and new propshaft in 2007. It has been rarely used and dry-stored in recent years. Notable recent work includes service, carburettor overhaul and general checks in 2021 followed by new clutch slave and master cylinders, electrical repairs and a new caliper in 2024. A new genuine Alfa Romeo soft top has been fitted, and a good collection of service records accompanies the car.

The vendor says:

“This vehicle has been owned for 20 years by the same owner. He has now downscaled, and the Alfa doesn't fit in with his future plans, storage-wise, etc. He has continually maintained it, even though he has only driven it occasionally.

“Not only is it a beautiful example, but it's an amazing drive.”

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Key Information

Mileage: 17,878 km displayed (vendor states mileage is 117,878 km)
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: not applicable
Technical specs: 1,962cc 4cyl petrol, 5sdp manual
Paperwork: Service records from Italian marque specialists in Cape Town and Hermanus, handwritten invoices, South African registration documents

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The Detail

Continually maintained even when driven only occasionally, we are told
Serviced by Italian marque specialists in Cape Town and Hermanus
Clutch master and slave cylinders replaced, electrical work and calliper replaced 2024
Very well kept Alfa red paintwork showing exceptionally few signs of age in photos
Bodywork presents well with straight panels and well-kept panel edges and arches
Fitted with a set of five-spoke Cromodora-style alloys also in very good order
Matching Goodyear tyres fitted
Black folding soft top in good order and said to be a genuine replacement OEM item
Tan vinyl interior in very good order with nice details and well-kept fittings
Features wood-rimmed wheel and classic cowled dials
Face-off stereo fitted
Vendor states the model's known rust issues have been kept in check

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