1997 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER

Alfa Romeo 916 Spider - 16V 2.0 T Spark (Phase 1)

Inline 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated - producing 148BHP (when new)

Manufactured in December 1997, at the Pininfarina Factory in Turin, Italy.

Colour - Nero Black

Interior - Black Leather

Wheels - 17 inch multi-spoke alloys

Keys - Master key and 3 spares, plus fuel cut off key + Immobiliser fob

Spare wheel and original toollkit present

Electric soft top roof

6 CD autochanger and stereo + working electric aerial

MOT -28/05/27

Partial Service History, - unfortunately, I did not inherit a service book but substantial paper evidence of service history.

Owners - 12

Modifications:

A Cybox stainless steel exhaust system (2021). This exhaust is the perfect partner for the naturally aspirated twin-spark engine. Giving it more presence at low rpm, and great character above 3000 RPM.

In my ownership, the car has had over £5000 of the following restoration work done:

Rust protection

- Full Lanoguard Underseal

Suspension and steering

- Powerflex bush upgrades to upper and lower suspension arms

- inner CV boot replacement

- rear upper wishbone inner replacement

- antiroll bar drop link replacement

- rear lower swing arm inner and outer bush replacement

- rear lower and inner spring mount replacement

Engine and Ignition Electricals

- Rocker and coil pack cover powder-coated respray

- New Alternator

- Replacement fuel line host kit

- new cam belt

- new ignition key fob, immobiliser ring antenna

- new battery BOSCH S4008

Paint

- full paint correction

Cosmetic parts

- New Spider footwell carpet mats

- New hand Brake lever button

- New Peninfarina badging on both sides

Current faults / areas for improvement (fundamental mechanical and electrical maintenance has been prioritised over cosmetic components)

- I have disconnected the immobiliser alarm as it was causing intermittent start up issues. The car locks with the master key.

- driver sides electric mirror is faulty

- air conditioning has not been re-gassed (unused due to soft top)

- although a paint correction has been carried out, small stone chips and minor scratches remain. Rear boot panel needs a respray ideally.

- driver's side seat bolster has age related wear

- soft top roof would benefit from a revival treatment.

- wind screen wash jets are lacking pressure, wipers however are new.

The car can be provided with a Classic Additions 'Ultimate' car cover at extra cost (£150).

Sadly, I need to part ways with this brilliant little Alfa due to needing a more 'daily drivable' second car. Since owning the car it has only ever been stored indoors (professionally - trickle charged, covered and dehumidified unit).

With a characterful engine, timeless design and a comfortable interior, this car has been a delight to own despite suffering from some of the typical Alfa gremlins. The highlight of my ownership was driving to the 2025 Le Mans Classic, where the car never missed a beat, ran smoothly and turned heads in every town it passed through. The car has also enjoyed AROC events and Car shows around Sussex.