Highlights

Very rare RHD 6spd Selespeed model
Handsome car in silver with upgraded 19in ‘teledial’ alloys
Factory upgraded ‘Pelefrau’ leather interior
Low documented mileage of 70,000 miles
Well maintained by main dealers and specialists
Last serviced 1,000 miles ago in December 2026
Private registration plate included in the sale
Current MOT valid to November 2026

The Appeal

While its rivals tended towards firm and sporting, the beautiful Pininfarina-designed Type 939 Spider was built to be more about comfort, quality and long distance drives. This 2.2L JTS is all about exactly that because it is that rarest of UK-registerd Spiders - it has the firm’s clever clutchless Selespeed gearbox.

As enthusiasts will know, that option wasn’t available onm UK RHD cars. This one has it because it began life in Dublin, where it was among the last 939s registered before production ended for good. It arrived in the UK in 2017 and with the current keeper in 2020, who bought it from specialist Veloces. Over its 16 year life it has been used regularly but sparingly. The mileage is a shade over 70,000 miles and supported by MOT and servicing records. The regular maintenance has been by main dealers and specialist with the most recent attention in December 2025, since when the car has covered around 1,000 miles. The current MOT runs to November 2026. We are told that the two rear tyres were recently replaced.

Smartly presented in silver with black roof and blue leather, this Spider dials up the visual drama with a set of attractive 19in ‘teledials.’ Inside and out it is in good order, with a few signs of age to the usual areas such as driver’s bolster and front nearside wheel rim.

The Spider is one of the prettiest of the raft of modern classic convertibles. This car’s rare specification makes it ideal for European or UK touring.

The vendor says:

“This Spider stands out on a number of points: It has a Selespeed gearbox - This was never sold as an option in the UK - There may be only a handful in the country - If you want an automatic gearbox in a 2.2l engine in a Spider JTS, it is either this or try to find one of the sall number of others in the UK The wheels are an upgrade from the standard spec and are very pretty It is one of the last Spiders ever made by Alfa Romeo. Manufacturing stopped 8 months after this was first registered. The colour is great, although I guess that is subjective.”

Key Information

Mileage: 70,200 miles indicated
Country of registration: Originally Ireland (UK registered since 2017)
MOT status: valid until 18th November 2026 with advisories to note
Technical specs: 185bhp 2,198cc 4cyl petrol, six-speed semi-automatic (Selespeed)
Paperwork: handbooks, wallet, service book, invoices, V5C, 1 set of keys, compressor, tyre sealant

Service history:

12/25 - 69,036 miles - MVS
12/24 -c.65,000 miles - MVS
11/22 - 57,422 miles - AHM (Alfa specialist)
11/21 - 53,953 miles - AHM
09/20 - 48,700 miles - Veloces
09/19 - 48,563 miles - Veloces
12/16 - 43,300 miles - Auto Maintenance Services (Alfa speciallist)
03/15 - 40,416 miles - Auto Maintenance Services
10/13 - 32,170 miles - Auto Maintenance Services
01/12 - 10,643 miles - Auto Maintenance Services

The Detail

Generally well kept silver metallic paintwork for age and mileage
Some age to note to protective trims in front of rear arches
Black folding fabric roof in good working order
Roof ois said to catch slightly on headrests which is a common 939 issue
Upgraded 19in ‘Teledial’ alloys in good order with some kerbing to note
Underside as shown with advisories to note on MOT
Two rear tyres recently replaced
Vendor describes the car as being in good overall condition for its age
Rear nearside tail light has a crack
MOT advisory for minor surface rust described by the vendor as not significant
Optional ‘Pelefrau’ leather interior in good order
Some age to note to driver’s bolster and passenger side headrest
Blue and Me navigation system replaced with a Panasonic satnav unit
Supplied with original tyre repair kit and a spare wheel
Clean boot area with space saver spare wheel included
Well maintained as detailed above

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Comments

Trauts9••••

1 week ago

does the electric hood work properly?

MikeBor••••

Seller

It does with the one glitch that I put in the description. Unaided, the hood catches on the passenger headrest. It only takes a push from a finger to clear it but it does catch. I looked it up online. It was gong to be my next project, especially now that it's sunny. It could be that a tensioning spring has disconnected or broken. I have not fixed it though

StevieP••••

Bidder

I believe these are “Prodrive” wheels and red calipers - a big step up from teledial options. The Pele Frau leather means electric adjustable seats with memory too.

You are correct on both counts, Steve. The seats are electric and have three saveable positions. The wheels are Prodrive, rather than teledial.