1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Series III Quadrifoglio 2.0 Injection

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Highlights

Sold with a fresh APK technical inspection
Major service recently completed in readiness for sale
Excellent exterior respray carried out four years ago and still in very fine condition
Beautifully preserved underside
Reportedly running and driving very well indeed

The Appeal

Produced over four iterations from 1966 to 1993 with its svelte Pininfarina styling, raucous twin-cam engines and of course a folding roof, the 105/115 Series Spider maintained a dedicated following amongst Alfisti the world over. They remain popular classics to this day and the Spider name has lived on through various subsequent iterations through the 916 GTV, 939 Brera and soon to be a new electric roadster recently announced by Alfa’s parent company Stellantis.

Here we have a very fine and well preserved Series III Quadrifoglio, dating from 1987. In US market specification, its 2.0-litre twin-cam engine has fuel injection and reportedly runs very well indeed, benefitting from a recent major service in preparation for its new owner. The car was resprayed four years ago to a very high standard and dry storage has ensured it remains in fantastic condition both topside and underneath.

With a fresh APK, this Alfa Romeo is ready to be enjoyed.

The History and Paperwork

US specification
Left-hand drive
The previous owner since October 2013 was a friend of the vendor who sadly passed away last year
The vendor acquired the car from their friend’s widow
Has recently undergone a service / mechanical overhaul
Valid APK, renewed recently
Road registered in the Netherlands

The Interior

Original specification grey leather upholstery with red stitching to complement the red carpets
The seats present immensely well with only light wear and certainly no damage
We noticed a faint stain to the driver’s side inner seat squab bolster
No heavy wear to the carpet or controls
Well presented boot space
The vendor points out a small imperfection to the dashboard, but otherwise it is in very good order
The radio reportedly works well although the speakers are not of the greatest quality so the sound isn’t particularly good
We understand all the switches and Jaeger instruments to be in good working order
Equipped with a wind deflector

The Exterior

Quadrifoglio body kit
Professionally resprayed around four years ago to a very high standard
No notable scratches or other blemishes
Very straight bodywork
All appears impeccable underneath
Fitted with a sump guard
Smart teledial alloy wheels with no obvious kerbing
The folding canvas roof is in good order, with a clear rear window and just a few marks here and there
The roof operates well and fastens correctly

The Mechanics

2.0-litre four-cylinder all-alloy twin-cam
Five-speed manual gearbox
Rear-wheel drive
Said to be running and driving very well
The gearbox and clutch are in good condition during normal use, although the vendor finds synchromesh to be patchy on second and third when driving in a more spirited manner
The all-round disc brakes are said to be working really well

Mechanical work carried out this year reportedly includes:

Steering box and alternator renovation
New battery
New steering relay
Fluids, filters and spark plug change

Summary

The perfect classic for the summer months, these 105/115 Series Spiders are fantastic fun to drive and this Series III is a truly charming example. Benefitting from recent maintenance, a really good respray and a fresh APK, it is ready to be enjoyed.

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