1992 Alfa Romeo Spider S4 2.0
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Highlights
- A comprehensively restored example of the last iteration of Alfa Spider
- Bills on hand for over £14,000 spent during recent restoration by a specialist
- A right-hand drive from new car, with conversion by approved firm Bell & Colville
The Appeal
Alfa Romeo had been masters of the convertible sports cars for many a year before the Giulia Spider 1600 and Giulia Spider Veloce were launched in 1962. The Spider range then progressed through a total of four generations before production ceased in 1993. The Series 4 car, as featured here, arrived in 1990 and was noted for being considerably purer and better looking than the heavily bespoilered S3 car.
This example has undergone a thorough restoration between 2018 and 2020 addressing all facets of the car, be they mechanical or aesthetic. Today this Spider represents a rare and eye-catching car on UK roads and ready to use, enjoy, and be seen in this summer.
The History and Paperwork
- The car was first registered in the UK in April 1992
- All Series 4 Spiders left the factory in left hand drive and home market specification
- This would have included a speedometer and odometer reading kilometres
- In the UK a small number of approved converters were appointed
- These were usually Alfa Romeo dealers, and this car was likely converted by Bell & Colville
- The car was used and enjoyed by a mere 3 previous owners
- The current owner acquired the car in 2007 to become the fourth
- The current owner and previous owner account for around 23 years of ownership
- At the point of restoration, the speedometer had stopped working so was replaced
- It is believed that the current odometer reading is not correct as a result
- The last recorded kms reading was around 151, 000 in 2014 (around 93,000 miles)
- The paperwork archive includes the current V5 in the name of the owner
- The Spider holds a current MOT valid until September 2024
- The bulk of the remaining paperwork consists of restoration invoices
- These total over £14,000 and are clearly itemised in terms of work done
- All work was carried out by Alfa specialists Valoroso in Kent
The Condition
- This Spider’s external presentation is commensurate with its recent restoration
- Part of this included a £1,300 media blasting of the body
- This was followed by a £3,300 respray in gleaming Alfa Rosso 130
- As a result, the overall impression is a very positive one
- On close examination a few chips and blemishes can be found, of course
- The Spider is equipped with a tight-fitting black fabric hood
- This appears to be in fine condition with a clear and uncracked rear screen
- A fitted Alfa Romeo hard top is also included and pictured for your review
- This features well fitted light hued headlining and appears in great condition
- The Alfa exhibits tight and symmetrical panel gaps throughout
- The Spider sits on a set of charming GTA style “pepperpot” alloy wheels
- These are finished in contrasting silver and look to be in a fine condition
- These are 15-inch items with Alfa Romeo centres
- A matching set of quality Michelin tyres are fitted all date stamped 2013
- These are in the correct 195/60 configuration
- The S4 cars feature a flowing, organic shape with sublime full width rear lights
- The S4 Spiders feature a charmingly quirky cabin
- This is finished in black throughout and appears to be in excellent condition
- This is thanks to over £1,000 being spent on the interior during the restoration
- The black leather seats are deeply bolstered for a cosseting experience
- These are accompanied by black carpets, door, and side panels
- A useful additional storage shelf sits behind the seats
- The Series 4, instrument “monopod” is present with its full set of six Jaeger Italia gauges
- These are accompanied by a bank of warning lights
- These sit behind the distinctive, three spoke leather and alloy, dished steering wheel
- The centre console is home to a slew of push buttons and heater controls
- A Blaupunkt Verona radio cassette head unit is noted here too
- The distinctively angled gear lever also protrudes from here
- The surprisingly large boot is also trimmed in a mid-brown fitted carpet
- This features an Alfa Romeo logo embossed into it
- It conceals the full-sized spare wheel and tools under the floor panel
The Mechanics
- The arrival of the S4 cars left the mechanical configuration of the 2L Spider unchanged
- This means a 2L Twin-cam four-cylinder engine is fitted
- This was originally rated at around 125bhp and 121Ib-ft of torque
- This is paired with a five-speed manual gearbox feeding power to the rear wheels
- As part of the restoration all mechanical systems were checked and recommissioned
- The accompanying invoices break down all this work for your review
- At the end of the restoration a full snagging process was undertaken
- This culminated in an MOT test which was clear bar a minor, advisory oil leak
- The engine was cleaned, and the crackle finish areas were repainted
- As a result, the under-bonnet presentation can be considered excellent
- The original data plate is present and correct and there is lots of charming detail here
- The underside of the car is equally well sorted and presented
- Bilstein shock absorbers are noted as fitted all round
- We are lucky enough to have a full array of photographs of the car’s underside
- Please review these to fully appreciate the extent and quality of the restoration
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1992
- Make Alfa Romeo
- Model Spider
- Colour Red
- Odometer 38,431 Miles
- Engine size 1962
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Tunbridge Wells
- Location Essex
- Country United Kingdom
7
bids
from 5
bidders
- 911SH £8,950 05/05/24
- Dq £8,850 05/05/24
- 911SH £8,750 03/05/24
- olaing £8,000 02/05/24
- soverei•••• £7,000 02/05/24
- olaing £6,500 02/05/24
- Newsham £6,000 02/05/24
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