Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio (1988)
for sale
Price: US $511.00
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Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio (1988)
Description:
I bought this car as a complete beater so I could use it to teach my kids how to drive a stick. My wife is Italian and my kids go visit their cousins in Italy every year and now they want to drive there. So that is why I chose an Alfa. And I always loved the spider. I had a GT when we lived in Italy. In any case it was a beater. But I can never leave a car like that alone. So I had it repainted in Alfa Rosso, the original color. I took the seats out and recovered them in gray leather, replacing the gray vinyl they came with. I also recovered the interior door panels in the same leather as the seats. I replaced the convertible top which was a mess with a new canvas cloth top, not vinyl and a plastic rear window you can now see through. I repainted the hardtop in black to offset the red body. I changed out the badges which were worn and faded for new OEM badges. I changed the trunk release cable and I have a spare gas cap release cable. The antenna was replaced with a working one which raises when the radio is turned on. I took out the two point seat belts and replaced them with three point belts.
I have lots of spares, including a complete instrument panel, spare bulbs for every light, weatherstripping, new side mirrors, and tons of miscellaneous parts. I have 6 cars. This one now just sits since everyone now knows how to drive a stick and I do not wish to spend anymore time and money on a car that was meant only as tool to teach my kids.
The bad: The synchros between first and second are worn and rapid shifts can result in grinding the gears. The heating/cooling system needs work. The fan spins but air does not move. The tach and speedo even though the cables have been changed are erratic at best. I have installed a battery cut off switch bcause there is a low level drain on the battery when left sitting for a couple of days. There is a slight sag on the drivers side door. Has no effect on closing/opening the door.
And that is all there is too it. Fun to drive but it is a 28 year old Alfa Romeo. And in this world there does not exist a completely functioning 1988 Alfa.
update: 2016-07-21
Features:
| Used |
| “This is a 28 year old Alfa Romeo. They all have issues. The good. It has been repainted in Alfa Rosso. The seats and door panels have been recovered in gray leather, same color as original vinyl. The cloth top is new. The removable hardtop is included. Steering wheel has been replaced with a wood Nardi. Electrical system has been reworked. All invoices are available as are the original documents, owners manual, window sticker, tool kit. The bad: The synchros are weak going from 1st to 2nd. It will grind if you are not careful. There are issues with Speedo and tach. They are only approximately correct at any given time despite changing the cables. Small amount of sag in drivers door but no problem with closing and locking it. Multiple replacement Bulbs for all lights. Spare console with Speedo and tach. Repair manual. Multiple spare trim parts. Original keys, 2 sets. No rust anywhere. Whole life in California” |
| Year: | 1988 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | ZARBC5707J1059096 |
| Mileage: | 44,000 | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
| Make: | Alfa Romeo | Transmission: | 5 speed manual |
| Model: | Spider | Body Type: | convertible |
| Trim: | Graduate | Warranty: | none |
| Engine: | 4 cylider | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Drive Type: | 5 speed manual | Options: | Cassette Player, Convertible, Leather Seats |
| Power Options: | Power Windows | Sub Model: | Quadrifoglio |
| For Sale By: | owner | Exterior Color: | Red |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Interior Color: | Gray and red |
