Highlights

Recent full 'bare metal' respray
Professionally converted to RHD by Ellison of Hull
Huge history file of ongoing maintenance and servicing
£11,000 invested since 2021 including gearbox rebuild
Retrimmed seats and new roof in recent years
Four registered UK keepers and previous keeper for 20 years

The Appeal

The Series 4 Spider was the final outing for a beautiful design that began its life three decades earlier. Clever cosmetic updating by Pininfarina, which virtually hand-built each one, plus fuel injection for the classic Nord twin cam, delivered a car that was comfortable and sporting in equal measure.

This 1992 car spent the first part of its life in Germany before arriving in the UK in 1999 when it was professionally converted to RHD by Ellisons of Hull. The bodywork is in good condition thanks to a full cavity wax injection process undertaken when the previous keeper acquired the car in 2005.

Since then, it has been used regularly and maintained accordingly. The thick history file is impressive, contained in a well-ordered folder and documenting over £11,000 of work since 2021 by marque specialists, including £4,000 spent on a recent 'bare metal' respray. The work also included attention to the fuel injection, cooling, and exhaust systems, a gearbox rebuild, a new starter motor, and regular servicing. In May 2024, £1,155 was spent on replacing the exhaust manifold and lambda sensor and completing a full service. Earlier work includes a replacement fabric hood and retrimmed seats with new foam.

Alfa’s Series 4 Spider is that rarity - a classic car with modern ‘90s reliability. This car has clearly been maintained to a high level. With all its recent investments, it is ready to enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in Germany on 15th February 1992
First UK registered 11th May 1999
Four registered keepers since arriving in UK
Converted to RHD on arrival in UK by specialist Ellisons of Hull, one of the ‘official’ converters for these cars
Thick history file in the folder as shown
Most old tax discs and MOTs included to verify mileage
187,903 kilometres
Factory handbook and reprinted service book
Service book shows regular maintenance during the car’s time in Germany
Original German registration document
Roof professionally replaced in 2014
Seats professionally retrimmed in 2019
Alfa Romeo Owners Club 2007 magazine article featuring the car
UK market sales brochure and sales flyer
MOT to be renewed in readiness for the new owner
One set of keys with ‘Spider’ keyring
Spare door keys
Factory workshop ringbinder as shown

Recent maintenance:

30/05/24: exhaust manifold, lambda sensor, alternator and full service at 187,341 kms (116,4078 miles)
13/07/23: gearbox rebuild, clutch slave cylinder replaced
17/04/23: overhaul of fuel injection system
10/06/22: starter motor replaced
19/10/21: cooling system overhaul
05/02/21: clutch, exhaust and cooling system repairs plus full service
2025: Full 'bare metal' respray

The Condition

Recently subject to full 'bare metal' respray
Factory alloy wheels in good order with some marks to note as shown
Tyres show good tread and condition and are mix of brands
Black folding fabric roof replaced in 2014 and remains in very good condition
Rear plastic screen is clear but with light scuffs and a small crack at the top as shown
Car is supplied with its rare factory-supplied tonneau cover
Exterior lights and fittings in good order with clear headlights
Glasswork is original with a clear screen
Tan interior with seats retrimmed to correct factory design in vinyl and fitted with new foam
Seats are in very good order with no obvious deterioration to bolsters
Original tan carpets through the cabin and boot in presentable condition with some sun fade and stains
Car is supplied with tailored and branded black over mats from Classic Alfa
Boot carpet shows some stains but is undamaged and complete, including the factory logo
Matching spare wheel with some light scuffs as shown
Electric windows reportedly in working order
Dashboard and console in original, unrestored condition with no visible cracks
Light wear to the dashboard knee roll as shown
Door cards original with some light fade to tan vinyl trim, but presentable
Fitted with a correct Alfa Romeo radio cassette, but not currently plugged in
Retains its ‘KPH’ speedometer for originality because it is a match for the rev counter
The heater has been disconnected and is not currently working

Having undergone a recent full respray, for which the car was reportedly stripped back to bare metal, this Spider presents very well indeed. The underside looks clean and solid, while the door and panel fit appear very good for this model.

The tan interior is a mix of refurbished items and original features. The seats were professionally retrimmed five years ago in vinyl - the same as the originals - to the factory design. The seat foams were also replaced. The roof was replaced a little earlier and remains in very good working condition, albeit with a small area of damage to the rear screen. The rare factory tonneau comes with the vehicle.

This is a very tidy Spider.

The Mechanics

1,962cc Alfa Romeo ‘Nord’ twin cam engine developing 120bhp
Fitted with a reliable fuel injection system with a recent overhaul
5spd manual transmission with recent gearbox rebuild
Reportedly starts easily on the recently rebuilt starter motor and runs/drives very well

The Series 4 was the last open-topped Alfa to use the firm’s venerated ‘Nord’ twin cam engine. Pushed out to 2L and 120bhp, these final cars were equipped with fuel injection to improve emissions and reliability.

This car has amassed a thick history file of maintenance, with the records showing regular servicing and maintenance as and when required.

Since 2021, over £11,000 has been invested in the mechanics via well-regarded marque and classic car specialists. Alongside servicing, this has included attention to the fueling, cooling and exhaust systems, a new starter motor and a fully rebuilt 5spd manual gearbox.

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