HIGHLIGHTS

2.0ltr Twin Cam engine with Bosch Fuel Injection
Automatic Gearbox
Rare Air Conditioning
Just 2 owners since its arrival to the UK in 2019

THE APPEAL

The Alfa Romeo Spider is one of the most beautiful convertibles ever created and when the Italian marque unveiled its new convertible to the world in 1966, it was a sensation. The Duetto or Boat Tail Spider was a stunning piece of automotive design and the Spider model, which went through 4 revisions, would stay in production until 1993.

In 1990 Pininfarina was given the honour to update the now 24 year old Spider for one last outing. The refresh added smoother body coloured bumpers and a revised tail end with slim line rear lights. Fuel injection, power steering and electric windows added to the modern upgrades, with air conditioning also available.

The example on sale with Car and Classic is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider S4, which benefits from the rare air conditioning option and is believed to have been sold in Japan.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

V5C in owners name
First registered on 31st December 1991
First registered in the UK in September 2019
Current MOT until 16th June 2024 with no advisories
Some of the stickers on the car are in Japanese which suggests this S4 may well have been sold new in Japan
Odometer shows 60,759 kilometers
One set of keys comes with the car
Acquired by the current owner in September 2021
A number of invoices are on file documenting maintenance carried out by the current owner, which includes servicing, new brakes and a new battery.
A number of expired MOT certificates come with the car

THE INTERIOR

The interior of the Alfa Romeo Spider is finished in two tone cream leather seats with light suede inserts
The seats are in decent shape with some signs of use and wear to the suede
Black carpets are fitted and these are in good condition. There is wear to the drivers footwell area which will require attention going forward
The dashboard is in nice shape with all the gauges present and intact
The owner informs us that everything works as it should, including the electric windows
The owner adds that they have not tried the air-conditioning so they are unsure if it works or not
A new Momo steering wheel was fitted to provide more leg room. The original Alfa steering wheel comes with the car.
Part of the plastic trim around the glovebox lock has broken off
The passenger seat currently doesn’t tilt forward as it appears the mechanism is stuck. The drivers seat tilts forwards with no issues.
The headliner of the convertible top is in decent shape with some marks present in the fabric. All the clips for the roof are present and intact and they secure the roof as they should.

THE EXTERIOR

The S4 Spider presents in the classic shade of Alfa Romeo Rosso and is in clean condition
There are some chips and marks in the paint, with some scuffs noted on the bumper corners. A chip is also noted on the rear bumper and on the edge of the passenger door.
The Alfa wears its correct S4 alloy wheels and these are in decent shape with some marks here and there
Elsewhere on the exterior the convertible hood is in good shape with no rips or tears evident and the rear screen is in good condition with no cracks or tears present

THE MECHANICS

2.0 litre four cylinder twin cam engine with 120BHP mated to a 3 Speed Automatic Gearbox
The Alfa’s front and rear brakes were renewed by the current owner with an invoice on file from the 13th June 2023 showing a spend of £894.36
A new battery was fitted in June 2022 which is shown in the history file
The Alfa was last serviced on the 28th October 2021 at 60,681 km and the car has covered just 78 miles since
We can confirm the S4 Spider started and idled well during the photo shoot with a lovely sound from the Alfa twin cam engine
On the underside the Alfa presents in very clean condition indeed which suggests it spent much of its life in a warmer climate

SUMMARY

There is no denying the appeal of an Italian convertible, especially a head turner like an Alfa Romeo Spider. It is a timeless classic that looks as good today as it did in 1991. This Alfa Romeo Spider S4 would make a great classic for summer drives out and is an example that can be used and improved as you go along.

With prices of S1 Duetto Spiders out of reach of many, the S4 Spider presents an affordable way into classic Italian convertible ownership. And with mod cons such as power steering, air conditioning, electric windows and an automatic gearbox, this is a comfortable and stylish classic that makes it a great driver.

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