1982 Alfa Romeo Spider

1982 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 thats 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 thats 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. Thats 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 its cool and unusual to have the earlier rendition without it. Its fun to shift the long stick and the car handles like its 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, theres 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. Heres one you can use as a driver without worrying about scuffs to a pristine show car. Or perhaps youre already thinking about a new coat of paint? Rosso Corsa, anyone? 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 (thats 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. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. 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