This 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider is one of the rarely seen Series 4 cars, marking the final iteration of the classic Alfa drop-top that is instantly recognizable today. As one of the longer running production sports cars in recent memories, it can feel like you see Spiders come up for sale all the time, but I can count on one hand the number of Series 4 models I’ve seen in the last 12 months. This example has just 21,805 miles and has been lovingly maintained since new, with all evidence pointing in favor of this being the previous owner’s weekend car. Find it here on eBay with bidding just over $12,400 and no reserve.
Some of the more distinctive clues that tell you this is a Series 4 car include the one-piece taillights across the back, the color-matched and integrated bumpers, and the loss of the front air dam and rear spoiler. Of course, the overall shape remained largely the same, but those tweaks resulted in a more modern looking two-seater. The factory Campagnolo wheels look to be in great shape, and those are one the iconic details I’m grateful wasn’t lost when the styling tweaks were implemented. The center outlet exhaust is one of my favorite details.
The interior remains in mint condition, and while this remains largely consistent with the earlier models, the later Spiders do get an airbag on the driver’s side. The floormats, door panels, seating surfaces, and dash all look to be in mint condition, as you’d expect for a low-mileage survivor. The paint has undergone a full correction, which explains the impressive sheen for what is otherwise an original paint example. The seller notes that all gauges still work and the A/C blows cold, and that the full assortment of books and manuals are included, along with the original radio and uninstalled anti-theft stickers.
The engine bay is equally clean, and the 2.0L inline-four benefits from some pricey recent maintenance performed by a vintage car specialist. Work includes a new serpentine belt, valve cover gasket, spark plugs, and fluid changes, along with new front brake calipers, rotors and pads, and new front and rear brake hoses. The recent work combined with the Spider’s already sterling reputation for ease-of-living-with when you buy a properly maintained car should make this Alfa fairly turnkey for the next owner, and a likely appreciating asset given the time-capsule mileage.
This car also got Bosch Motronic with the last series. They made a commemorative edition in 1995 which were actually 1994 models that received a VIN reassignment at the ports. Dark Green with same color interior at this one. Unfortunately the last of the series had taken on too much weight to keep up with safety standards and was a real slug to drive. One one to have are the early 70’s with the Spica or Webers. They were fun to drive and much like the personality of the GTV 2000 models. I was a trained Alfa tech at the dealer and worked on these.
Actually the last year sold was 94 and those were built in 93. There are about 200 of them.
And motronic started st the very end of the series 3 with the 1990 model. Early 1990 models were series 3 bodies with the motronic FI and the aluminum radiator with electric fans but no power steering. This one year wonder is one of the best driving 115 spiders. 1990 is also a split year in that part were S3 and the rest S4
While I think S4 like this car are one of the best looking 115 spiders. I also know they are the worst driving. They got real heavy, and the weight accentuates the scuttle shake and body flex. They got power steering which did the car no favors, and it got all kinds of bolsters in the interior to reduce space.
If you want a boulevard cruiser these work ok but you would probably do better in a 450SL or a jag. If you want a spider that still looks pretty good and is fun to drive get an earlier one. I recommend a series 2b with bumpers replaced by fiberglass replicas, koni shocks and slightly lower and stiffer springs.
I saw one of these last gens at the Owl’s Head auction a couple of years ago. I had never seen one up close, and they do look very nice to me.
I’ve never seen one driving on the road, though.
This car is one that is on my bucket list. I have never owned an Italian car, but I think one of these Alfa’s is going to be my jump into that part of the hobby. This appears as a very nice example.
I owned an 80’s Veloce and it was a fun car when running. For driving enjoyment I preferred my GTV-6 with custom dual exhaust and glass packs. Sounded very exotic!
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I drove Alfa’s like this for a good decade as my everyday car. They were great. A wonderful driving experience
Very nice example
Is that a hint of red paint overspray on the hood sealing rubber in the engine compartment photo?
I love Alfa styling through the decades, but alas, I’m 6’5″ and hrmlb,nxtz pounds, and they don’t love me back. All of my favorite cars…..don’t love me back. Happily, I’m also a fan of a number of “GOJIRU” – sized American models, so I manage. Present rides are a 72 Cad Cpe De Ville and a 63.5 Galaxie coupe restomod underway. It’s my curse to love almost ALL cars, and I mean almost ALL.
I love Alfa styling through the decades, but alas, I’m 6’5″ and hrmlb,nxtz pounds, and they don’t love me back. All of my favorite cars…..don’t love me back. Happily, I’m also a fan of a number of “GOJIRU” – sized American models, so I manage. Present rides are a 72 Cad Cpe De Ville and a 63.5 Galaxie coupe restomod underway. It’s my curse to love almost ALL cars, and I mean almost ALL. The last truly smaller cars I had were an 89 560 SL, for which I was willing ot suffer, and look like a Shriners Parade driver, and also an 87 Supra Turbo, which was ….. terrifyingly fun. Sold 04 and 08 Corvettes in the last year – a joy…I fit…barely…, but now just to old, fat, tall and stiff to do it anymore. Ugh.