1986 Alfa Romeo Spider
Vehicle Specifications
- VINZARBA5410G1036657
- Classic Car ID102809688
- Stock NumberN/A
- CategoryImport Classics
- Body StyleConvertible
- New/UsedUsed
- Mileage273,422 miles
- Engine4 Cylinder
- ConditionExcellent
- Doors2
- Drivetrain2 wheel drive - rear
- Transmission5 Speed Manual
- Exterior ColorRed
- Interior ColorBlack
- Seat ColorBlack
Vehicle Overview
This car has 273,422 miles but is like new with engine and trans rebuilds and all the replacement parts. This is it's history as told by second owner RT:
1986 Alfa Spider, Excellent condition, just about every part of the car has been rebuilt or replaced, Comes with Alfa hardtop and stand to store it when not in use, Comes with a ton of parts including powder coated front end and parts to rebuild it, tongue cover for when the top is down, all repair history and original window sticker and Literature, convertible top is in excellent condition
I'm the third owner, there have been 2 owners of the Alfa, Jack H (JH) and Robb T (RT - 10 years)
JH ownership: Work that I am aware of all completed by Alfa Performance Connection-Stewart Sandeman
matching bumper and trim to body color - JH
lowered by APC
rebuilt engine by Stewart Sandeman at Alfa Performance Connection (APC) Motronic Cams installed. - JH
rebuilt transmission by Stewart Sandeman at APC - second gear issue is non-existent.
lower front control arms rebuilt with greaseable bushings APC
new drive shaft - APC
Spruell ceramic coated headers - APC
oil pan cage APC
non-standard wheels 15"
new convertible cloth top within last 5000 miles (folded and unused since hardtop install, window clear, excellent cond.)
Jack drove enough miles to obtain his 250,000 Alfa Romeo badge (on glovebox) wish I had an opportunity to meet him, he loved his Alfa.
RT ownership (acquired July 2012) work completed over the past miles:
LED headlights
LED running lights
Complete rear end rebuild by Emillio Valsecchi (differential, trunion, axles, rear sway, trailing arms, Konis, rotors, calipers, pads, all cables, powder coating on axle tubes, trailing arms, trunion and rotor facings)
Spruell adjustable rear sway bar
polished rear differential and cover
polished cam cover
powder coated Intake Plenum and Manifold
Plenum entirely rebuilt
Intake manifold entirely rebuilt - injectors, sensors etc.
valves adjusted
braided brake lines on front
AC converted to r134a
Ereminas Imports Frame Stiffener installed
Plugs and upgraded wires
Complete stainless exhaust system > Magnaflow silencers and dual tip exhaust
new catalytic converter per California specs
new flex bushing with Alfa Romeo p/n steel cage.
Hardtop restored and installed
NOS airbox installed by Auto Imports of Santa Barbara
MOMO steering wheel
NOS combo switch / hazard lights and defrost
Custom look with paint on front & rear bumpers; and rear tail fin to match vehicle.
Entire front end parts >> Lower wishbones and bushings, spring-pans, spindles, hubs, turn stops, castor bushings, ball joints, bearings, sway bar links. All parts that are steel and exposed are powder coated Galaxy Gray.
NOS Alfa Romeo front bumper bra (unused)
New extended convertible top boot cover (unused)
Complete car cover with mirror pockets.
Third owner CS Ownership since 11/2023 I have had the Instrument Cluster and Speedo rebuilt; New Alpine Bluetooth Radio and Speakers; New Battery; New Clutch Slave Cylinder; AC Service; Alignment; Balance Tires.
Tires are Bridgestone Potenza S-03 205/55ZR15 Dated 2002; current tread is 6/32nd all around.
Any questions or additional photos please don't hesitate to ask.
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Car has been relisted on here at $12,900.
8/29/2026 Vehicle History Spreadsheet Added.
Cold start video has been added.