Vehicle Description
1982 Alfa Romeo Spider
"Alfa Romeo's popular and accessible sports car, the Spider, was
sold in the United States from 1966 until 1994, its long run
divided into four series. The early cars, with their distinctive
boattail styling, were immortalized as Dustin Hoffman's ride in The
Graduate. After skipping U.S. exports in 1970, Alfa brought back
the Spider for 1971, beginning the second series and heavy rubber
bumpers arrived for 1975. The next iteration, the '83 to '90 Series
3 models, got a controversial black rubber ducktail rear spoiler."
Motor Trend Feb. 2011
For consignment, a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider showing 14,358 miles
which are not actual. With new seats and a Momo steering wheel, the
interior has an updated configuration under a classic shell and the
car also benefits from a new gas tank, sender, and fuel pump.
Exterior
This bullet shaped roadster begins with a pointed nose and a hood
set far back from the fascia, leaving a smooth panel up front
that's not only shaped like a shark, but colored like one too in
Silver Metallic. Headlights set back in a cove also cap the arched
fenders that set the straight shoulder line that rolls flush with
the flat decklid. The rear fascia meets the decklid with a right
angle and its vertical presentation includes tri-colored tail
lights over a straight bumper and single exhaust tip that's just
off center. In profile, the waistline of the car is formed by body
lines that connect the 14-inch Alfa wheels wrapped in 185/70R14
tires with a late 2021 date code. The black canvas top is in great
shape, while imperfections on the exterior include some scuffs on
the nose, numerous bubbling and rust spots, chips on the door edge,
the rubber guard peeling from the chrome bumper, various scratches
and chips, and cracking paint.
Interior
Blue leather door cards are neatly constructed with harder surfaces
and larger features than you would see historically in sports cars,
giving the interior an instant modern feel. That's enhanced by the
beige leather racing type bucket seats adorned with custom made
seatbelts that thread through one of the harness gaps in the
supportive upper. The seats are taller and wider than the originals
and surely enhance the driving experience. A wood rimmed Momo
steering wheel is up front and fresh, while the black backed dash
looks mostly original and clean with deeply coved gauges up front
and a series of engine condition dials in the center canted towards
the driver. Under that, a Pioneer AM/FM/CD player and then the wood
knobbed shifter, almost horizontal in its orientation, are giving
way to toggle switches, knobs, and of course, il portacenere,
better known as the ashtray in the center. Dark blue carpet floods
the floor, somewhat loose in areas, and we find the trunk clean and
completely lined in gray cloth paneling.
Drivetrain
Bright blue ignition wires highlight an otherwise driver quality
engine bay housing the 1779cc DOHC inline 4 cylinder producing 116
horsepower, fuel injected and mated to a 5-speed manual
transmission sending power to the rear axle and 4.55 gears. Power
disc brakes are supplied front and back.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath as well with surface rust and oil on the
pan, transmission housing, and surrounding area. A single exhaust
flows through a stock style muffler before exiting out back and
suspension consists of coil springs up front and swing arms with
coil springs in the rear.
Drive-Ability
The upright windshield provides the movie screen to our test loop
adventure, and we put the 116 horses to the test with this classic
Italian sports car. The next generation would include the ducktail
so it's cool and unusual to have the earlier rendition without it.
It's fun to shift the long stick and the car handles like it's on
rails, and the fresher tires help! All functions in and around the
car work as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
There are British roadsters, Japanese sports cars, and then, there
are Italian spiders. No matter which camp you reside in, there's
something undeniable about the romantic nature of the Italians.
Heck, even the scripted "Alfa Romeo" emblem conjures up thoughts of
spirited drives through the vineyards near Monte Amiata or along
the Amalfi coast. Here's one you can use as a driver without
worrying about scuffs to a pristine show car. Or perhaps you're
already thinking about a new coat of paint? Rosso Corsa,
anyone?
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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