89k miles 30+ yrs in California, Excellent Condition

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate Description

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider GraduateZARBA5414G1042929

• Only 89,550 miles (mileage may increase slightly with test drives)
• White exterior, black vinyl interior, new Hartz cloth top.
• All original California car. NO rust, looks, runs, and drives great.
• California service records (including CA smog tests) from 1989 through 2018.
• Working AC and Heat, power side mirrors, AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth stereo.
• Two sets of keys, original owner's manual, tonneau cover, and tool kit included in sale.

The car is available for in-person inspection and test drive at my home in Frederick County MD (40 miles northwest of Washington DC).
Call or text 301.458.0454 to arrange a test drive.
Click here for Google photo album with 130+ photos, including all service records
Links to YouTube Videos:

• Cold Start
• Walk around
• Driving

Details:Extremely nice, original 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate. While it has the same drive train and design as the Spider Quadrifoglio and Veloce, the Graduate has manual windows, vinyl seats, and steel wheels. This Graduate was a California car from 1986 through 2018, when the prior owner moved to Virginia and sold the car. It's had 4 owners (including me) and there are extensive service records dating back to 1989, including California smog test results (last CA smog test was in 2017). Photos of all the service records are in the Google Photo album. Recent service includes:

• New Hartz cloth convertible top (May 2020 / 89,500)
• Oil/filter change (April 2020 / 89,400)
• Spark plugs, motor mounts, and oil pan guard (Sept 2017 / 84,493)
• Fuel pumps & filter (May 2017 / 84,838)
• Michelin Defender XT tires (Feb 2017 / 84,260)

The engine and transmission are both in excellent condition – the car starts easily, accelerates quickly, and shifts smoothly. All the lights and accessories work correctly, including the AC and heater (they each have their own blower motors and both work). All the gauges work, but the speedometer and tachometer need to be re-calibrated – the tachometer reads +500 rpm too high, and the speedometer shows 12 mph at a stop. I've check the speedo using GPS, and at speeds between 35 and 80 mph the speedometer is correct.
The original white paint is in very good condition, with minor flaws including a small (<1 inch) scratch on the driver's side rear fender (see Google Photo album). The seats and carpet are in excellent condition, with no tears or stains. The dash has the typical cracks around the defroster vents (see Google Photo album). All the glass and trim are in very good condition, with some fogging around the bottom corners of the windshield (see Google Photo album). As noted above, a new Hartz cloth top was just installed.
Term of Sale:This car is being sold as is, where is with no warranty. I have made every effort to provide an accurate description of the car's condition, but this is a 34 year-old car, and I'm a hobbyist, not a dealer or professional mechanic.I encourage you to inspect the car prior to bidding – call or text 301.458.0454 to arrange for an in-person inspection/test drive.
Deposit of $250 via PayPal (or cash in-person) due within 24 hours after the end of the auction. Balance due within 7 days of auction close, paid by cash, certified check, or wire transfer. (I will accept PayPal for the final balance with a +3.5% charge to cover their fee.)The car is located in Frederick County MD in my home garage. Shipping is buyer's responsibility, but I'll help with logistics. I'd like the car to be picked up or shipped within 20 days of auction close, but given the current circumstances I'm willing to be flexible on that as long as as you have paid for the car.
Google photo album with 130+ photos, including all service records:https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNYLeUFGr-_PbAP3XQ5vn1DWdTzoGuIFX8D4-5zPy1ACkpAfXyGx3dlkMm475UfgA?key=U01XSTdEeHUtenBsZkE3dFlsaGNjNWdsSGhPaGlRCold start - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABwaXoAPEFUWalk-around - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o03vKhv2LE&t=9sDriving - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3isGulcnTA