Highlights
- Pretty car in rare Blu Medio metallic with steel wheels
- Long term current keeper since 2014
- Always garaged by current keeper
- Very well kept and factory standard throughout
- Extensive invoice history from first UK registration
- Clutch, slave and master cylinders replaced 2017
- Recent 2024 work including new exhaust and brakes
- Fresh 12 months MOT carried out
The Appeal
Alfa Romeo’s early 80s ‘Aerodinamica’ study breathed new life into its long-lived Spider. The resulting Series 3 split opinion when new, but today is well-regard. It gives buyers a really stylish two-seater Alfa, the last of the original Duetto ‘kamm tail’ design.
This really tidy, factory-standard Series 3 is a reminder of all that. The rare Blue Medio metallic paintwork suits the lines and is in good condition, likewise the black vinyl interior and fabric roof. The car sits on steel wheels, a pleasing alternative to the more common alloys. Beneath the sculpted bonnet lies the sweet-revving 1,600cc version of Alfa’s classic Nord twin cam.
The car is believed to have spent its life in Germany before arriving in the UK in 1999. The vendor acquired it in 2014 and has used it sparingly. Notable work includes new clutch and both cylinders in 2017, an alternator in 2018 and replacement exhaust in 2024. The brakes were also serviced and overhauled at the same time.
Few classic convertibles are as pretty or charismatic as Alfa’s 105 Spider. This looks like a great example.
The vendor says:
“It’s a great car to drive and a real head turner. I did not like the colour when I first bought the car, but have been surprised by the number of compliments it has received.”
Key Information
- Country of registration: United Kingdom (originally imported from Germany)
- Technical inspection status: MOT expired 20th October 2025 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 1,556cc twin cam 4cyl engine with 5spd manual gearbox
- Paperwork: Extensive set of invoices dating back to first UK registration in 1999
- Fresh 12 months MOT carried out
The Detail
- Attractive factory-standard car in Blue Medio Metallic which is well kept
- Black vinyl interior is in good order as shown and includes wood-rimmed wheel
- Black folding fabric roof present well with clear rear screen
- New clutch, slave cylinder and master cylinder fitted in 2017
- New alternator fitted in 2017
- New exhaust fitted in 2024
- New front and rear brakes fitted in 2024
- Underside regularly wax-oiled (except the last two years)
- Garaged since current ownership began in 2014
- The vendor informs us that the mechanical condition is very good
- All interior instruments reported as working
- The vendor states the interior presents well
- Minor paint chips present on doors and rear bumper
- Some touching up on rear nearside wheel arch
- The vendor states the overall exterior condition appears very good for a car of this age
- Everything kept to factory standard specification
- Passenger door lock barrel needs replacing
- Limited service history as owner performs most maintenance themselves
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