Vehicle Description
Featuring a coveted color and in impressive condition with only 45k
original miles, this 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce has sailed
through the decades in great form and stands ready to provide its
next owner with a truly inspired driving experience. It represents
the chance to own a quintessential Italian sports car with plenty
of life left ... at a good price.
It's not all that often that a manufacturer comes up with a design
so timeless that it remains intact for an extended period of time
with only minor changes, but Alfa Romeo certainly attained this
with the Spider Veloce. Introduced to enthusiastic acclaim during
the 1966 Geneva Car Show, the Spider's appearance remained largely
unchanged over the years - with the exception of more modern,
sturdier bumpers in front and back - as Alfa Romeo logically
concluded "Why mess with a good thing?" Clad in its original (yes,
original) blue metallic paint that's still looking very sharp, this
Veloce provides visual evidence of just how correct they were.
Sleek, yet understated, it's a great, nimble-looking car by any
measure, and it's certainly benefitted from protective care over
the years, as both the chrome and rubber components match the
impressive condition of the paint. Alfas like this one are
synonymous with open air motoring, and your first inclination will
probably be to picture yourself out on the open road with nothing
but blue sky above you. But for those occasions calling for shelter
from the elements, the nearly-new black, manual convertible top
lifts easily and even sports a very clear plastic window in
back.
The tan leather interior is particularly appealing, with
comfortable and supportive high-backed bucket seats, unscuffed door
panels that still cling firmly to their frames, and a center
console that positions the shifter within very comfortable reach.
Just behind the stock wood grain steering wheel, the dash area
looks particularly fresh - its gauges are very readable behind
crystal clear lenses and the pad sitting just above is
supple-looking and shows no splits. Unlike many drop tops of the
era, this one features air conditioning and it's in good form to
cool you and your passenger through well-located registers on the
dash. An AM/FM radio sits front and center to provide your choice
of talk or music for your excursions. Owing to its pronounced
depth, there's a surprising amount of luggage space in the trunk
area in back, which is lined with fresh tan carpeting.
Having logged just a little over 45,000 miles over the years
certainly has its benefits, and the fuel injected 2.0-liter
4-cylinder engine sitting under the hood reflects that, starting
right up and running smoothly. It's paired with a 5-speed manual
transmission that makes cruising at highway speeds for extended
periods a low-RPM affair. The Spider's low profile, combined with
coil spring suspension in both front and back, gives it all the
corner-carving prowess you'd want, and its 4-wheel power disc
brakes bring this sleek car to a stop in impressively short order.
A number of components, including the gas tank, hoses and water
pump, have been recently replaced, and with such low mileage, there
are no worries about staying close to home. This undeniably
appealing open-air roadster sits on a set of 14" stock Alfa Romeo
wheels, outfitted with Michelin radials.
Looking for a true sports car that's well configured to provide all
the open air motoring excitement you could want? Check out this
1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce. Call today!