1992 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce on 2040-cars
San Francisco, California, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.0L 1961CC 120Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: Spider
Trim: Veloce Convertible 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Mileage: 108,638
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
See photos at www flickr com/photos/8807727@N06/sets/72157635322919736/with/9638110435/
Pros: I am the second owner, bought it in 2003 from the original owner in Moraga. Have all books, manuals and tools, even the window sticker. Always driven, and well-maintained. All records since 2003. Regularly serviced since new by dealer and Britalia in Berkeley CA, 2003-2005 by Ferrari of Seattle, 2005-2007 by Alfa Center in SF, CA, and 2007-present by Lyn Barber @ Karden Automotive in Walnut Creek CA. Recent improvements:
- Rebuilt suspension (really, the whole thing) with OEM parts from John Norman in Berkeley, work done by Karden in 2010
- IAP chassis stiffener installed by Karden in 2010
- Red Konis installed by Karden in 2010
- New Robbins cloth top in Summer 2011 installed by Armand's Upholstery in Walnut Creek
- A/C converted to r134 by Karden in 2011.
- New Bridgestone tires May 2012.
- Squadra performance chip.
- Wheels repainted in April 2013.
Also comes with Alpine in dash single CD player with Alpine and JL Audio speakers, factory black tonneau cover, two car covers, full size spare wheel and tire, another spare wheel, some spare no longer available interior trim pieces, and a factory manual.
In all, a really solid, honest #4 out of 5 car that you can be confident driving. I would not hesitate to fly in and drive it home to LA or Seattle. It is very nice mechanically and cosmetically. Regretfully selling because I just do not have the time to enjoy a third car, or the space to keep it.
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