1987 Alfa Romeo Spider S3
Registration no. E117 DFC Chassis no. 02492185

Bonhams MPH May Auction|22 May 2021, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider S3
Registration no. E117 DFC
Chassis no. 02492185

Odometer reading: 136,000 kilometres
MOT Expiry: 31/03/2021

*Rare right-hand drive example with hard top
*Very solid and rust free
*Slowly restored over the last decade

An iconic Italian classic, the Alfa Romeo Spider was first introduced in 1966 and was one of the last known designs of Battista Pininfarina. The design proved so popular that its shape remained largely unchanged over its three decade lifespan, with production ending in 1993. Mechanically, the Spider received subtle improvements over the years including larger brakes and a limited slip differential. This 1987 example is a Series 3 model (which was produced between 1983-1989), and is equipped with the "2000" 2.0 fuel-injected engine. The car is a rare right-hand drive model, and is in excellent condition throughout having been restored over the last decade. The car comes with a rare factory hard-top, as well as a factory workshop manual, V5C registration document and full service history. Overall the car is very solid and rust free, with the bodywork and interior being in excellent condition. The car runs and drives very well, and was previously purchased by the vendor from a Bonhams auction in 2014.

Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 60/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 12/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 3

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