Highlights

Rare colour combination with red seats
Garage stored and driven regularly
Recent mechanical work, including a new exhaust and condenser
Private registration plate included in the sale

The Appeal

With its elegant Pininfarina lines, spirited twin-cam engine, and a five-speed manual gearbox, these perky little cars quickly became one of Europe's most celebrated roadsters. The second iteration remains a firm favourite among enthusiasts; pure Italian glamour in a fun open-top package. It's a universal language!

This 1978 example comes to us with a handsome and lesser-spotted livery, complemented by its red interior, which the vendor reports remains in very good order with only a couple of small blemishes. Having been garage-stored and driven every week, this Spider has been kept in active, well-maintained use and is now ready and waiting for its lucky new keeper.

Key Information

Mileage: 81,826 miles
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 1,962cc inline four-cylinder, five-speed manual
Paperwork: Plenty of invoices, V5, old tax discs and more

The Detail

New exhaust recently fitted
New condenser recently fitted
The vendor states the car is in excellent mechanical condition and starts reliably in cold weather
Is generally in good order with a few gentle paint swirls, chips, and scratches
Very small chip on the windscreen noted
Red seats reported by the vendor to be in very good condition with only a couple of small blemishes
Dashboard and switches described as in good condition and operational
Indicator dashboard warning light occasionally does not illuminate when indicating, possibly due to a loose wire; indicators themselves function correctly
Garage stored and driven every week

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