The Alfa Romeo Spider was produced for almost three decades from 1966 to 1993, with only minor aesthetic and mechanical changes to bring each model up to date. The 'Spider' designation for the open top sports cars originates from the word 'speeder' and a two-person open horse carriage. Styled by Pininfarina, the Spider is undoubtedly a classic design. The first glimpse of Alfa's new convertible was at the 1961 Turin Motor Show, however, the combination of the economic challenges facing Italy, and the continuing success of existing models, meant that the first Spiders only began to emerge from the production line at the end of 1965. The Series 3 Spider made its debut in 1982 and was the first model to feature electronic fuel injection. The Series 3 Spider received a further styling revision in 1983, with the introduction of black rubber front and rear bumpers, and a small soft rubber spoiler added to the rear kamm tail.

This 1989 example was purchased by our vendor's brother in 1993 and has been well-maintained until he passed away in July 2024. Now offered by his family as a bereavement sale, they're hoping to find a new owner that will take a similar level of care of the car. With a warranted mileage of just under 33,000km (just over 21,000miles), the Spider has been scarcely used over the thirty years it's been kept and this is visible in the condition of the interior, which is excellent. It's been kept in a garage and well-looked after mechanically and with a fresh MoT, this superb Spider is ready to go. Consigned by Charlie McCreery

Lot details
Year: 1989
Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: Spider S3
Registration: F927 GRH
Chassis No: 006000271
Odometer: 32,772km

* Low-mileage example
* Offered from 30-year family ownership