Highlights

Very rare 3L 218bhp Spider in silver
Upgraded with 3.2 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA brakes
Tidy and factory standard car with 6spd gearbox
Current MOT to February 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

The 916 was one of the last outings for Alfa’s sonorous ‘Busso’ V6, and what an outing. The marriage of those dynamic Pininfarina looks, crisp handling infused with Alfa DNA and a classic soft top delivered one of the most characterful classics of the modern Alfa era.

These are very rare cars in RHD, which likely explains their demand amongst enthusiasts. This silver car is pleasingly factory standard aside from a useful upgrade to 147 GTA brakes. It features low mileage for the year. It is well kept, a few light cosmetic to the paintwork to note that would be easily rectified. The vendor also recommends a cambelt change.

With the added reassurance of a long, advisory-free MOT, this tidy 916 looks ready to make the remaining weeks of summer and early autumn somewhat brighter.

History and Paperwork

First registered in UK 29th November 2001
Six registered keepers
Acquired by seller from a deceased estate sale
Limited vehicle history available due to the nature of the acquisition
Cambelt change history unknown, with the seller recommending it be changed
Comes with 1 key only
Factory handbook
V5C
MOT valid to 17th February 2026 with no advisories
car is garaged
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The Condition

Smartly presented car in silver metallic with a few age-related points to note
Some light marks such as scuffs to bumpers and driver’s door
There is also a mark to the top edge of the bootlid as shown
Bonnet shows some chips which are noted in photos
Small area of paintwork delamination beside aerial as shown
Bodywork presents well with the usual 916 check areas appearing in good order
Underside has attracted no structural advisories on MOT
Fitted with factory split spoke, five spoke alloys in fair condition
Alloys show some light kerbing to edges as shown
Mix of tyres fitted
Some tyres show signs of perishing due to limited use
Black convertible roof works properly and is in generally good order with light marks
Black ‘Lusso’ leather interior in fine shape with few indications of use
Interior shows light age to driver’s bolster and switchgear typical of model and mileage
Vendor advises that there are no warning lights on the dashboard
All features work as intended according to seller
Black carpets with light marks behind seats and Spider overmats to footwells

The Mechanics

2,959cc 218bhp 24V V6 ‘Busso’ engine
6spd manual transmission
Vendor states that car is fitted with 147 GTA 3.2 brakes
Vendor is unsure when cambelt was changed so recommends changing it
Car runs well with no known issues we are told
No advisories on current MOT

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