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1988 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 S3

At a Glance

Great Overall Condition | Fresh MOT | Low Recent Mileage | Keen Reserve

  • Mileage~111,049 KMs
  • TransmissionManual
  • Engine2.0L
  • LocationWickham Market

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We’ve visited this car, taken the images and written the description below – we’ve also verified the seller’s ID and actioned a HPi report – learn more

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We’ve visited this car, taken the images and written the description below – we’ve also verified the seller’s ID and actioned a HPi report – learn more

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Introduction

Dom Ginn
Professional Consigner

A timeless appeal in a stylish and practical package, the Alfa Romeo Spider is always a classy choice.

The Alfa Romeo Spider first made its appearance in 1966, but thanks to a combination of its twin-cam engines, five-speed gearboxes and that distinctive styling, it retained a steady demand. Alfa kept the car in production as its sole open-top sports car for three decades, until production finally ceased in 1993. With the exception of equipment and several facelifts, development was fairly minimal but it retained much of its driving experience characteristic of the original. A few more changes over the coming years kept the Alfa up to date with the current car trends until 1982, when another redesign of the Spider was introduced. In addition, the car had some cosmetic upgrades to the bumpers and the addition of a boot spoiler.

This car comes to market from just under a years ownership. It is believed to have originally been in Norway, and then came to the UK and was converted to right hand drive by marque experts Bell and Colvill. In the current ownership the brakes have been refreshed with new flexi-pipes, and the steering wheel has also been switched out, the original also coming with the sale. The Alfa comes with a current MOT, valid until April 2026.

This listing was written from information supplied by Dom after meeting David the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

The car has a distinct airplane look about it which appealed to my early career, working with a plane manufacturer.

David has taken on a variety of vehicles over the years, with classic's being his favourite ones he owned and driven, "My wife and I have spent around 45 years owning and working on 17 classic cars over our motoring history. We've loved our time with Alfa's. We had the pleasure of driving our Spider Veloce S2 on a previous trip all the way to Milan, to celebrate 100 years of Alfa Romeo".

David let us know more about his more recent time with the S3, "We hoped to do something similar this year with a drive out abroad, but now aged 75 and 85, and with my Parkinson’s progressing faster than we had hoped, we've had to step away from the hobby we love. Determined to enjoy one more classic, we bought the Alfa last year. Sadly, due to my declining health, we’ve had little opportunity to use it."

As detailed above, due to his illness, David will be relinquishing his driving license and so the car comes to sale sooner than hopes. Should you have any questions about the car, David would be happy to answer these in the comments section below.

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EXTERIOR VIDEO
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Exterior

With classic styling, the Alfa oozes Italian flair, with lines and curves in all the right places, making it a true thing of beauty.

Wheels and Tyres

The original "Pepper Pot" alloy wheels are fitted and present well. All appeared to be in good condition, we didn’t notice any major damage, just the occasional mark here and there that come with age.

The front of the Spider is fitted with RXMotion Road X tyres. To the rear, the car has a set of GoodYear Eagle NCT 5's. Both front and rear show with a spec of 15/195/60. Please take a look at the photos and videos for a detailed view of the exterior of the Alfa and a closer look at the wheels and tyres.

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Bodywork

The bodywork of the Alfa showed well across all the panels. Both doors, bonnet and boot open and close without concern with the panels gaps all looking to line up well. There were a couple of minor car park related dings to both doors and a small nick to the rear quarter panel, although nothing major. The sills looked good on this car, the only areas we noticed some corrosion were small early signs on the offside bulk head, and same position on the rear wing.

We've highlighted our observations in more detail through our hi-resolution images and videos, so please take the time to look through all the media files for a detailed view of what’s on offer and to assess the condition of the car for yourselves.

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Paint

Finished in a lovely shade of blue, the coverage showed well across the panels looking over the exterior. To take the car to the next level, a mop and polish would help to remove swirl marks that have typically developed with age.

The images are taken from a few different angles to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there yourself. Please take the time to fully assess these high-resolution images and videos of the car to form your own opinion about the condition of the paint.

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Glass and Trim

The windscreen, side windows, and lenses all appear in great condition and we could see no sign of scratching or chips on the glass. The rear perspex window on the convertible roof showed without concern. The seals look good around the car and in line with the rest of the condition.

The exterior trim also presents well but just aged as you might expect, both the rubber and chrome. Badges and emblems were intact but again showing a little age. Take a look through the exterior gallery and review the video. We take you across all areas of the car as if you were standing there yourself, so you can see in greater detail how the car is presented.

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INTERIOR VIDEO
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Interior

Simple, stylish, and driver-focused, blending vintage character with just enough comfort to make every drive an occasion - a lovely place to be out on the road.

Seats and Carpets

The seats showed very nicely indeed, finished in a smart tan colour. We found no concerns here, the leather looking to have been re-trimmed in the recent past including the door cards. Looking over the rear storage bench seating showed in great condition, and we noted no issues here.

The main cabin carpets show in lovely condition. Underneath the cabin carpets on the main flooring showed no major issues, just a few signs of age to the main flooring. In the boot section, the carpets showed well, matching the rest of the interior. We've captured high-resolution photos and a full interior video tour through the car. This covers off the angles inside the car for you to review and appreciate the condition of what's on offer here in our interior review section.

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Dashboard

The black dash and centre console all appears in great condition. The instrument binnacle looked good and features 2 main dials with 4 sub dials, all sections were functioning as expected. The odometer was set in Kilometres, and showed with ~111,049 KM's at the time of our visit.

The rest of the switches and controls all appear to be in nice condition, with surfaces free from fogging. We noted no issues with any warning lights and the speedometer and rev counter were all functioning without concern when starting up and driving the car.

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Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

The leather wrapped Moto-Lita 3-spoke steering wheel shows well, overall no concerns were noted here. The Alfa badging showed nicely in the centre section. The Spider is also complete with its more classic, wooden-rimmed steering wheel.

The manual gear selector features beige inlays to the gaiter surround, this also looks to reflect the same condition as the other cabin areas. A very smart place to take in the journey ahead.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO
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Mechanics

Powered by a lively 2.0L twin-cam engine, its eager performance and unmistakable sound is at the heart of the Spider’s engaging driving experience.

Engine and Gearbox

Starting up from cold, the engine turned over on the second turn of the key. We weren't able to take the Alfa out on the road, due to Davids health condition. Moving the car around the driveway, showed no issues and the operated well without showing us any concerns, and the car has a recent MOT too.

Take a look at the mechanical video to see the car starting up and more detail in the engine bay.

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Suspension and Brakes

Looking over the underside of the car during our visit, showed without obvious concern, the car likely having been restored at some point in its life.

David let us know that previous restoration works had been completed on the brakes, "Avanti have changed all the fluids and flexible brake pipes were installed, I found the results very much improved the braking". Please take a look over the mechanical videos and photographs to see close-up images from under the car.

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The Drive

David lets us know more about his previous driving experience with the car, "It is a real treat to feel all the curves and respond to the road when you're out driving in the Alfa, the Spider handles all of this perfectly."

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Electrics and Other

During our time with the vehicle we noted that all switches, dials, and gauges appear undamaged and are in great condition. The Alfa is complete with a spare wheel and for a more classic look to the cabin area, a wooden-rimmed steering wheel.

David told us everything was in working order, as far as he was aware.

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History and Paperwork

This car comes to market from under a years ownership, and a forced sale due to illness, it has still had work actioned in that time including a brake system refresh and comes with a fresh MOT.

The current owner David, originally purchased the car with the intention of recreating some previous driving holidays.

The car comes with MOT certificates all the way back to 1992.

Please note, for the mileage listed in the 'Service history' section, this is noted as a mixture of 'Kilometre's' and 'Mile's, due to the way the history has been noted on the registered MOT results.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a history check on the vehicle - this is a professional check operated by HPI that will highlight if the car has been previously stolen, recorded as being in an accident, or have any outstanding finance - note, this does not include a mileage history check.

We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, and as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment on the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming.

If there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bid/s, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - just like a traditional auction house.

Service History
Date Type Mileage
08.04.2025 MOT 111,029 KM
05.04.2024 MOT 109,686 KM
04.01.2023 MOT 109,457
05.01.2022 MOT 109,347
21.02.2021 Service
04.01.2021 MOT 109,123
09.07.2019 MOT 107,979
27.07.2015 MOT 107,899
30.06.2014 Service 107,613 KM
16.12.2013 MOT 107,458 KM
17.09.2007 MOT 107,371 KM
10.08.2006 MOT 105,621
24.05.2005 MOT 104,621
07.05.2004 MOT 103,171
13.05.2003 MOT 98,144 KM
Service 95,788
11.02.2002 MOT 94,508
01.03.2001 MOT 91,537
20.03.2000 MOT 89,352 KM
25.09.1998 MOT 85,872
03.04.1998 Service
12.08.1997 MOT 80,725
21.05.1996 Service 63,586
20.05.1996 MOT 63,536
06.03.1995 MOT 57,487
03.02.1992 MOT 26,482
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Key Details
  • Model Spider 2000 S3
  • Transmission Manual
  • Reg. Date 16.09.1988
  • CC 1,962
  • Mileage ~111,049 KM's
  • Colour Blue
  • Interior Colour Tan
  • Interior Trim Leather
  • Chassis # ZAR11538002490031
  • Engine # 2490031
  • MOT Yes. Exp 07.04.2026
  • MOT Exempt Yes
  • Road Tax Exempt Yes
  • HPi Clear Yes
  • Former Keepers 7 in UK
  • LHD or RHD RHD
  • Visited Yes
  • Sale Type Private
  • Owned ~10 months
  • Key Feature Condition and keen reserve
  • Auction ID 2716
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Vehicle Location

Wickham Market

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    Buyers have a lot of choice in the market right now, however, this car stands out as a potential good value bid owing to the forced nature of the sale.

    We’re sure you have a good idea of the value of this vehicle by studying our thorough listing, however, you may be interested to see a selection of recent sales of the same and / or similar models.

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