1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

OVERVIEW

This 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce convertible has been driven 72,350 miles since new and is powered by a fuel-injected 2.0-liter I4 mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It went through an exterior, interior, and mechanical restoration in 2018 and comes equipped with a rear spoiler, Cromodora wheels, power windows, and four-wheel power disc brakes. Finished in Alfa Red and equipped with a black cloth retractable top over a tan leather interior, this Series 3 Spider is now offered with owner’s booklets, more than $14,000 in service records, a CARFAX report, and a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The exterior was resprayed Alfa Red (code 530) and equipped with a new black soft top in 2018 during the restoration process. Features include a front air dam, black and chrome bumpers, black and body-color mirror housings, a rear spoiler, and a single exhaust outlet. Service records show the rear side markers, rear spoiler, and rear lights were replaced in 2018.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

The 14-inch Cromodora wheels are wrapped in 185/70 Barum Brillantis 2 tires that were installed in February 2020.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

As part of the 2018 restoration, the seats were reupholstered in tan leather and new carpeting was installed. Features include power windows, R-134a-compatible air conditioning, an AM/FM/cassette radio, and black and red floor mats. The seller notes that the signal switch was replaced in March 2024 and the driver-side power window is slow to operate.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

The Jaeger-branded instrumentation consists of a 140-mph speedometer, an 8,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the voltage, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The six-digit mechanical odometer reads 72,350 miles, which lines up with the most recent figure of 65,049 miles recorded on the CARFAX report in 2019.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The 2.0-liter DOHC I4 is housed within a forward-hinged hood and uses a Bosch electronic fuel injection system. It was factory rated at 115 horsepower and 119 lb-ft of torque when new. Service in March 2024 included an oil change and an R-134a air conditioning refrigerant conversion. Service in 2023 included an injector cleaning and the replacement of the fuel pump. A 2018 receipt shows that the clutch, alternator, water pump, hoses, and belts were replaced. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a console-shifted five-speed manual transmission.

UNDERCARRIAGE

Braking is handled by four-wheel power discs. A 2018 receipt indicates work was performed on the front suspension, a wheel bearing, the driveshaft, and U-joints.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The CARFAX report begins in 1990 and shows ownership in California and Arizona. The car passed a California emissions inspection in 2019. It was classified as a Total Loss Vehicle in 2018 prior to undergoing repairs and restoration. The car will come with owner’s booklets and service records that show more than $14,000 in expenditures. The seller has provided videos with a start-up and an exterior walk-around.