1994 Alfa Romeo Spider S4 2.0 - 26k miles from new

Highlights

• Single-family ownership UK car, purchased new in 1994 and showing 0 former registered keepers
• Advisory-free MOT to May 2027
• 42,386 km supported by service history
• Extensively recommissioned in 2023 with over £8,000 spent
• Described by the vendor as totally original throughout
• Original hard top and tonneau cover included
• All original manuals, two keys, and service invoices present

The Appeal

The Series 4 Alfa Romeo Spider hails from the final chapter of one of Italy's most celebrated open-top sports cars, a Pininfarina-penned lineage stretching back to 1966. With its willing twin-cam engine, five-speed manual gearbox, and that unmistakable Alfa character, the Spider remains one of the most rewarding classic convertibles to drive and to own.

This example has been in the care of a single family since it was purchased new in 1994, covering just 42,386 km in that time. Following a period of SORN, it was extensively recommissioned in 2023 at a cost of over £8,000, with invoices available for all work carried out. The vendor describes it as totally original throughout, and the bodywork has been recently machine polished and presents very well.
With its careful single-family stewardship, enviable condition, and thorough recommissioning, this Spider has a great deal going for it.

Key Information

• Mileage: 42,386 km (supported by service history)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 25th May 2027 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 2.0-litre DOHC inline four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: all original manuals, two keys, and receipts for servicing and recommissioning work

Service history (some entries erroneously recorded in miles rather than km):
05/25 – K & L Autos

• Completed annual service with oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, 20W-50 engine oil, and fresh coolant
• Diagnosed cooling fans, fitted replacement radiator fan switch, cleaned electrical connections, and bled cooling system

05/24 – K & L Autos

• Completed lubrication service and MOT check-over
• Traced cooling fan fault to damaged relay: soldered external fuse holder, modified casing, remade engine bay fan earth connections, and bled cooling system
• Cleaned offside windscreen washer jet, serviced rear brake pads, and bled rear brakes

05/23 – 40,537 miles – K & L Autos / Loom's Autos

• Diagnosed rough running and 4,000 RPM rev limit: carried out compression, vacuum, and valve clearance checks
• Rebuilt and sonically cleaned fuel injectors with new service kits and E10-compliant fuel hose
• Subcontracted auto electrician (Loom's) to rectify back-feeding wiring/relays to ignition coil and VVT solenoid, rewired relay block connectors, and fitted replacement injection relays
• Replaced water temperature sensor, fuel tank sender unit, cam cover gasket, half-moon seals, exhaust downpipe gaskets, and cooling fan relay
• Fitted four new budget tyres, cleaned brake discs/pads, inspected prop shaft, and completed MOT test

10/22 – 40,508 km – RetroMarques Ltd

• Cleaned window switch wiring, replaced instrument panel bulbs, fitted replacement door mirror, mirror base seal, and headlight rings
• Investigated poor running, replaced spark plugs, tested fuel pressure, and fitted replacement mass airflow sensor

08/22 – 40,506 miles – RetroMarques Ltd

• Overhauled all four brake calipers, changed brake fluid, and cleaned all brake discs
• Cleaned out fuel tank, fitted replacement in-tank fuel pump, main fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel sender unit, and mounting bobbins
• Completed major service including engine oil, gearbox oil, axle oil, engine flush, cooling system flush, replacement radiator, 50% antifreeze, battery, and crankshaft position sensor

10/08 – Hamlet Motor Company Ltd

• Fitted two windscreen wiper blades and rear coil springs

10/08 – Hamlet Motor Company Ltd

• MOT test completed

10/07 – Rollitex Limited (Neston Fiveways Service Station)

• Cleaned lambda probe and completed MOT test

05/06 – Windsors Heswall

• Completed brake fluid recall service

09/03 – 40,272 miles – Dutton Independent Repairs Ltd

• Replaced offside wiper blade and completed MOT test

05/03 – Windsors Heswall

• Replaced front brake discs and front brake pads

10/02 – 40,119 miles – Dutton Independent Repairs Ltd

• Replaced rear lower arms, link arms, front links, rear suspension bushes, and trailing arms
• Replaced front brake discs, front brake pads, rear brake pads, and resolved poor emissions fault
• MOT test completed

09/00 – 39,285 miles – Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd

• Investigated MOT emissions failure: cleaned dirty throttle body, repaired throttle microswitch wiring, adjusted air-fuel mixture, and replaced lambda probe

08/00 – 24,001 miles – Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd

• Completed 60,000-mile service with new oil filter, spark plugs, lube, and Selenia engine oil

08/00 – ATS North Western Limited

• Fitted new Exide Ultra battery

08/00 – ATS North Western Limited

• Completed MOT test

01/00 – ATS North Western Limited

• Repaired tyre puncture, fitted tubeless valve, and balanced road wheel

05/98 – 22,383 km (13,908 miles) – Ian Skelly Liverpool

• Completed 24,000-mile service with oil filter, spark plugs, air filter, rocker cover sealing gasket, and fuel filter
• Replaced complete exhaust system, power steering rack boot seals, power steering kit, and Tutela fluid

08/97 – 20,507 miles – Halfords Garage Servicing

• Completed MOT test pass

10/95 – 16,240 miles – Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd

• Completed 12-month service with engine oil, oil filter, spark plugs, coolant, screenwash, and Shell Helix Plus engine oil
• Refitted hardtop, adjusted driver's door trim pocket, and tested antifreeze strength

10/94 – Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd

• Completed bodywork repairs to near-side rear panel and rear bumper, followed by respray

10/94 – Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd

• Completed 1st service (12,000 miles / 10,000 km) with oil filter, Shell Helix Plus engine oil, and paint/bodywork touch-ups

The Detail

• Regularly serviced with invoices for all work performed
• The vendor states the bodywork and paintwork are in very good condition, recently machine polished, with a few small age-related marks
• The vendor states the interior is in very good condition with some wear to the passenger seat
• Small Alcantara trim repair needed on one seat rib section (approximately 2 cm x 2 cm); piping could be replaced if perfection is desired
• Original Philips Alfa Romeo radio cassette unit is not functional
• New electric aerial recently fitted
• All instruments and switchgear reported to be fully functional
• The vendor states the mechanicals are factory original; engine starts and runs correctly
• No MOT advisories

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