Highlights
- Low mileage of under 64,000 miles
- Smart dark blue with Lusso tan leather interior
- Rare and sought-after RHD 3L ‘Busso’ V6 model
- Extensive specialist work by Autolusso
- £1000's spent on regular maintenance
- Comprehensive suspension overhaul in 2020
- Roof refurbished in 2023
- Full service October 2024 and new battery in 2025
- MOT valid to October 2025
The Appeal
The 916 Spider was the last time that Alfa Romeo’s superlative ‘Busso’ V6 appeared in an Alfa Romeo open-top car. With few produced in RHD, these are rare and rather special finds for Alfisti and lovers of sonorous open-top sports cars.
This low mileage ‘Phase 2’ V6 looks very pretty in dark blue metallic with ‘Lusso’ tan leather interior. It is a very well kept car that reflects the low mileage and the extensive history file. All of the recent work has been entrusted to specialist Autolusso, including suspension rebuild, roof refurbishment, cambelt and servicing. The last service was in October last year.
The vendor describes the car as not far off concours, and the photographs tend to point in that direction. It is a well kept car that presents nicely across the usual 916 check areas. The MOT runs to October 2025 so it is ready to jump in and enjoy.
History and Paperwork
- Originally ordered through Germany in 2001
- First UK registered 26th April 2001
- Eight previous keepers
- All three original keys present
- Comes with many invoices totalling thousands of pounds as shown
- Maintained by Autolusso for many years as shown in photos
- Cam belt and water pump replaced in 2018 around 5,000 miles ago
- Has been garage-kept we are told
- Complete specialist service history with highlights in photos
- Last serviced in October 2024
- Roof refurbished and fluids changed in 2023
- All bushes were replaced all around in 2020, costing over £2,500
- Factory handbooks and service book as shown
- MOT valid to 22nd October 2025 with advisories to note
- 63,624 miles on test and 63,704 miles shown in photos
The Condition
- Attractive car in dark blue metallic with well-kept paintwork
- Paintwork shows some minor marks as highlighted in photos
- These include small dent to driver’s door and scratch to the passenger side
- Bonnet on front nearside above wheel arch shows poor paint
- Fitted with factory rear spoiler option
- Bodywork presents well in usual 916 check areas as can be seen in photos
- Fitted with factory multi-spoke alloy wheels in good order with light kerbing to note
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on current MOT
- Blue folding fabric roof in good condition with refurbishment and fluids in 2023
- Tan leather interior shows little wear even to high traffic areas as shown
- Tan carpets match seats with some light staining to footwells behind seats
- Factory standard interior with aftermarket stereo fitted
- All features work as they should according to seller
The Mechanics
- 2,959cc 250bhp ‘Busso’ V6 engine
- 6spd manual gearbox
- Presentable engine bay with scope to improve chrome parts
- New battery in 2025 with quick-release battery connection
- All bushes replaced all around in 2020, costing over £2,500
- Cam belt and water pump changed in 2018 5,000 miles ago
- Vendor advises that cam belt is due for replacement based on age but not mileage
- Extensively maintained by Autolusso with invoices shown in photos
- Serviced in October 2024
- Advisories to note on the current MOT
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