Replacing an icon is a tricky thing to do, so when Alfa Romeo finally put the Spider out to pasture in 1993, an astonishing 30 years since its debut, a replacement was always going to have to be something a bit special.
It came as a surprise, then, when the new ‘916’ generation was launched in 1995 with front-wheel-drive – something that Alfa aficionados were initially quite sceptical about.
It looked sensational, though. A wedge-shaped profile with a distinctive styling crease that ran the full length of the body gave it a purposeful appearance, while the delicate heart-shaped grille and beady headlights added a cheeky yet slightly mean-looking face. The rear lights, meanwhile, were part of a bigger styling feature, with a ribbon of red across the back of the car echoing the look of the iconic Alfa SZ.
Styled by Pininfarina’s Enrico Fulmia, the ‘Type 916’ was powered by either a four-pot ‘Twin Spark’ engine or Alfa’s legendary ‘Busso’ V6. It’s a beguiling and rewarding sports car to own and one that’s sure to be a sound investment for the future.
This one is a genuine low mileage car that has been part of private collections for the last ten years. Finished in rare Lighting Blue with tan hide, it’s a fabulous-looking car.
This car has a huge amount going for it. Low mileage, collector-owned, loved and cherished by its previous owner, in the best spec and with the best engine. It’s a great-looking Spider and is wonderfully original.
Type 916 Alfa Romeos are really on the up at the moment – here’s your chance to own a fantastic late example that should be as much a safe investment as it is a sports car to use and make the most of.
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2001 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 V6
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