For Sale: 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate Spider

"In 1967 an Alfa Romeo played a starring role in the movie, The Graduate, starring Dustin Hoffman. To honor this appearance, Alfa Romeo introduced the Spider Graduate in 1985, which would remain in production until 1990. The Alfa Romeo Graduate was an 'entry level' vehicle that was built to similar specifications to the QV and SV, sharing the same transmission and engine." Conceptcarz.com

For consignment, a 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate Spider showing 54,379 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Over its production years, only about 8,000 Alfa Romeo Graduates were imported to the United States with likely less than 1,000 allocated for the U.S. in 1987.

Exterior
The newer paint on this Italian sports car is none other than Alfa Red, arguably one of the best colors for the model, equipped of course with the now iconic rubber spoiler that integrated as part of the rear fascia. Despite the U.S. mandate for bumpers, Alfa does a decent job of integrating the bolstered units here allowing the profile to retain nice balance. The straight beltline starts at the recessed headlights while a character line runs parallel from the back of the front wheel to the tail. The long overhang contributes to the car's signature profile and the center offset exhaust is pure Italian. A black canvas top and black side mirrors add a touch of contrast while 14-inch wheels are of a simple design. Imperfections register as some inclusions in the paint, a rock chip in the windshield, and scuffs on the rubber bumpers. Overall, the body, paint and trim are in very good condition.

Interior
As the base model, vinyl was introduced into the interior, here in beige, with some age and a tear on the driver's side and the passenger side remaining in nice condition. The beige bucket seats are robust and show a bit of age as well and again, the driver's side fairs worse with some tears. The sport steering wheel fronts a large gauge pod with six instruments and a number of indicator lights behind Plexiglas. In the center stack, ample round vents live up top and an aftermarket AM/FM/CD radio lives above the notably vertical shifter that rises over a center console storage bin and E-brake. Tan carpet covers the floor and package shelf in back, showing some staining and discoloration and the finished trunk, in black, also shows use.

Drivetrain
Driver quality conditions are found when you lift the back of the hood forward, revealing the 2.0 liter DOHC inline four cylinder, fuel injected via a Bosch L-Jetronic system, resulting in 115 horsepower. In true sports car fashion, power is routed to the rear axle with 4.11 gears. Power brakes are supplied.

Undercarriage
Driver quality here as well with typical aging, some oil under the engine, and some overspray in back. Power disc brakes are at all four wheels and the fully independent suspension consists of coil springs front and rear with trailing arms in back. A single exhaust flows through a stock style muffler before exiting out back through a straight pipe.

Drive-Ability
These are comfortable cars and the ergonomics are good despite the unconventional shifter position; it takes about 30 seconds to adapt to it! Meanwhile, we're on 34 year old tires so we baby this bambino around the test loop where all functions perform as intended, with the exception of the oil pressure gauge. 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.

Oh sure, you'll get the Benjamin Braddock and Mrs. Robinson jokes, but you'll have the last laugh in the end because you'll still be driving a great little Italian roadster that turns heads and offers a spirited ride that will make the 115 horsepower feel like 230. Top down fun awaits and you don't have to travel to the Amalfi coast to make it happen!

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 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 www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us 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. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your states titling and registration process.

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