Highlights

Very low documented 46,000 miles
Desirable 24V 210bhp Busso-engined car
Recent service, tyres and a/c regas
Enthusiast owned and great condition
Rare Pininfarina-built, 6spd manual Spider

The Appeal

The first all-new Spider since the ‘60s original was freighted with the heavy weight of expectation. It delivered. From its clamshell bonnet to its classic ‘coda tronca’ truncated tail, the new car looked good. Detail fettling by Alfa Romeo’s engineers - plus a potent range of engines - meant it went well to.

It was one of the final outings for Alfa Romeo’s 3litre V6 ‘Busso’ engine. Later Phase 2 cars like this one got improved interiors, more powerful 24V versions of that engine and 6spd gearboxes.

This Pininfarina-built Spider is a very low mileage example with documented history. Finished in smart metallic blue with black Momo ‘Lusso’ interior, it is enthusiast owned and has been looked after. Recent work includes a service, new tyres, general check over and the a/c regassed. It is pleasingly factory standard except for the addition of polished 17in alloys.

The V6 version of the 916 Spider is a rare sight on these shores. With the roof down and that motorised soundtrack, for red blooded petrolheads there can surely be few better places to be this summer.

History and Paperwork

First registered 8th October 2001
Chassis records confirm this is a Pininfarina built 24V V6
MOT history confirms the low displayed mileage
Current MOT to 5th July 2024 with no advisories and 45,501 miles on test
Now showing 45,964 miles
Undated and apparently recent job sheet for tracking and general check over
Four new tyres fitted in September 2023
Service and air conditioning regas in July 2023
Vendor has advised car will come with a fresh MOT and service
Extensive rebuild
New Koni shocks and springs
4 brand new tyres less than 100 miles driven
Full engine rebuild less than 2000 miles ago

The Condition

Metallic dark blue paintwork in very good order
Bodywork similarly well kept with straight panelwork showing no corrosion
Buyers should reasonably expect some marks and signs of use due to age
Blue fabric roof in good condition with electric operation and clear rear screen
Sits on polished multispoke 17in alloys in good condition
Exterior is largely factory standard with wing decals and smoked side indicators
Recently fitted Nexen tyres showing plenty of tread
Updated Phase 2 interior with Busso full leather specification
Black Momo seats with embossed backrests and good overall condition
Chrome roll hoops and wind break fitted
Alpine high end stereo fitted
Underside in good order with no structural advisories on current MOT

The Mechanics

Post-2000 updated 3litre 24V 210bhp ‘Busso’ V6 engine
6spd manual gearbox
Engine bay appears to have been detailed and presents very well
Engine chrome trim in good order showing no notable tarnishing
Fitted with a strut brace
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT

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