Description
1989 ALFA-ROMEO SPIDER 2. 0 VELOCE
Registration Number: G258 MAT
Chassis Number: ZARthe details below
Recorded Mileage: 132, 243 kilometers (82, 172 miles)
- RHD from new
- Excellent service history with marque specialists
Widely regarded as a design classic, the classic 105/ 115-series Alfa-Romeo Spider model remained in production for almost three decades. It is easy to see why, it’s just such a cracking car to drive! Rear-wheel drive underpinnings allied to a lively twin-cam engine and sophisticated specification, such as all-round disc brakes, ensured the longevity of the model.
The Spider underwent a major styling revamp in 1983 which saw the front bumper now incorporating the grille and a small soft rubber spoiler added to the boot lid, altering the exterior appearance of the car considerably. Various other minor mechanical and aesthetic modifications were also made, and the 1600 car dropped the 'Junior' name. The Quadrifoglio Verde model was introduced in 1986 with many aesthetic tweaks, including side skirts, mirrors, new front and rear spoilers, hard rubber boot mounted spoilers, 15" alloys and optional removable hardtop. The standard mechanical format was unchanged though, a 1962cc double overhead cam, four-cylinder engine driven through a five speed manual transmission.
This very well maintained RHD Series 3 2. 0 model was delivered to the UK in the summer of 1989. As all Series 3 Spiders were produced in LHD specification, UK distributor Bell & Colvill commissioned a RHD conversion which was carried by Ellisons of Hull prior to first delivery.
Since arrival in the UK the Spider has had six keepers in total, with the current owner since 2015. In that time the Alfa-Romeo has been maintained to a very good standard, with 14 services recorded. The Spider has taken numerous visits to well respected dealers and specialists such as Graypaul, Richard Banks (Alfaholics), Andrew Thoroughgood, Alfaman Services, DTR Sports Cars and Gonnella Brothers, with several parts bills from Classic Alfa and Alfaholics. In the last 2, 000 or so kilometers the Spider has enjoyed various servicing works, a suspension overhaul and other repairs as required. A comprehensive and detailed summary of all maintenance and restoration is available upon request.
Finished in black with a matching black hood, leather seats and smart Nardi steering wheel, and supplied with both keys, original book pack and detailed history file, this is clearly a well loved example of this perennially popular sports car.
This classic will be sold at auction with Dore & Rees at the Auction Salerooms on Vicarage Street in Frome, Somerset, on Saturday 18th June. For more details contact the Motoring Department via the above details.
