1999 Alfa Romeo Spider Lusso T-Spark 16V *Sold £2,400*

Description

• Lusso 2.0-litre Twin Spark
• New cambelt
• Some service history
• Italian summer fun

If there’s one car that captures the spirit of Italian automotive passion, it’s the Alfa Romeo Spider. This Spider combines design, performance and passion

Background/History

The Alfa Romeo GTV and the Alfa Romeo Spider (Type 916) ran from 1993 to 2004. The Spider is a two-seater roadster version of the GTV. The GTV’s name, Gran Turismo Veloce, means Fast Grand Touring. It suits it.

The Alfa Spider was the replacement for the then 30-year-old 105-series Giulia Spider. It had big shoes to fill and does it superbly.

• First registered 1 July 1999
• MOT expires 5 May 2024
• Very little use due to being stored away
• Around 1,000 miles in the last decade

Outside

The Alfa Romeo Spider Lusso T-Spark 16V has jaw-dropping design. Sleek lines, seamless curves, and classic proportions. The Spider’s vibrant colour options only serve to enhance its appeal.

This is a 1999 Phase 2 Facelift model

• Chrome frame around the grille
• Zoe Yellow paintwork
• Colour-coded side skirts
• Designed by Enrico Fumia at Pininfarina
• Black Hood
• Good condition rear screen
• Alloys in good condition

As shown in the Gallery, there are some minor touch-ups that have been carried out.

Inside

Inside the cockpit, you’re greeted with both luxury and sporting pedigree. Supple leather upholstery, exquisite stitching, and brushed aluminium all create a feel of refinement with a hint of performance.

• The black leather seats are in generally good order with the usual minor wear
• Electric hood
• New rear screen
• Fawn carpets
• Black door cards
• Pioneer face-off Radio
• Alloy-effect centre console
• Three spoke leather-rimmed sports steering wheel
• Red Master Key

Mechanicals

But it’s under the bonnet where the Spider Lusso T-Spark 16V truly shines. The T-Spark 16V engine, with its 2.0-ltr displacement and 16 valves, is a powerhouse that ignites the driver’s passion. The engine note is nothing short of symphonic, serenading your senses with a crescendo of mechanical melody as you unleash its full potential on the open road.

• Partial history
• Belts replaced in 2023
• Serviced recently
• New discs and pads all round 2.0-litre 4cyl Twin Spark
• Five-speed
• 153bhp
• 0-60mph in 8.3 secs

Summary

The trend for the Type 916 Alfa Romeos is now on the increase. Their unique balance of styling, performance and value is attracting a lot of interest. The Zoe Yellow examples have been adored for ever. The Twin Spark models tend to be more popular since they’re generally acknowledged as the better handler and costing less to run.

A timeless Italian convertible. Style, exhilarating performance and captivating design. Unmistakably Alfa. Undiluted fun.