No Reserve: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate

OVERVIEW

This 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate has been California-kept long-term and is powered by an unmodified fuel-injected 2.0-liter twin-cam inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes woodgrain trim, newer Yokohama tires, a rear spoiler, and power disc brakes. Finished in Rosso Alfa and equipped with a retractable black cloth top over a black vinyl interior, this Spider is now offered by a friend of the current owner with owner’s booklets, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title in the owner’s name.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The Rosso Alfa exterior has a few blemishes, including damage to the leading edge of the hood, scratches on the body, and a bubble near the windshield surround. Exterior features include Graduate badging, chrome bumpers and headlight rings, black side mirror caps, a flush-mounted rear spoiler, and a single exhaust outlet.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

Steel 14-inch wheels with polished trim rings are wrapped in newer 185/70 Yokohama Avid tires at all four corners.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The two-seat cabin is fitted with black vinyl buckets, matched to the door panels, dash, and carpeting. Features include woodgrain accents, aluminum door sills, a carpeted dash mat, and an AM/FM/CD radio. The seller notes that the seatbacks require attention.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

Instrumentation includes a 140-mph speedometer, an 8,000-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for the voltage, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The six-digit mechanical odometer reads 122,554 miles, which falls in line with the most recent mileage figure of 122,199 recorded on the CARFAX report in 2017.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The unmodified 2.0-liter twin-cam inline-four uses a Bosch L-Jetronic fuel-injection system and was rated at 115 horsepower when new. It is said to run well and received recent maintenance including the replacement of the oil and oil filter, other fluids, air filter, spark plugs and wires, and battery. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a console-shifted five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.

UNDERCARRIAGE

The muffler and rear wheel bearings were replaced recently. Stopping is performed by power disc brakes.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The accident-free CARFAX report begins in 1991 at 109,807 miles and shows California ownership through 2020 when a new owner was reported. An emissions inspection was completed in May 2020. Owner’s booklets will come with the car.