1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio review from North America

All these were done at 55,000 miles...

Synchros needed to be changed.

Re-painted original Alfa Rosa (Red)

New Alfa badges.

New convertible top.

This is my second Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio and my love for these cars grows deeper with time. Others have written here about its unique style, charm, and Italian manners. I wholeheartedly echo those sentiments. This is indeed a rare car, that constantly turns heads.

I agree also with those who have said that you must keep your Alfa well maintained by a mechanic who knows Alfa's. Additionally, you MUST drive it with regularity. An idle Alfa is an Alfa that will require more maintenance and repairs.

The Spider is a classy, fun, and well made car that offers you a heavy dose of exclusivity-especially the Quadrifoglio version. Though I can't confirm it either way, I've heard that only 1500 Spiders that made it to America were Quadrifoglio's. That would cover the span from 1986 through 1992.

As a member of AROC (Alfa Romeo Owners Club) I get to see a lot of Alfa's for sale, and I can affirm that prices on the Spiders are on the rise, which is a testament to how gracefully these cars are aging and how many people are discovering the irresistable allure of the Alfa. While most originally stickered for $17-$23k, there are quite a few 20 year old specimens on the market for $12-$17k! WOW!

The Alfa Spider of this era is a dynamite car, with great looks, reliability (if properly maintained), super handling, and reasonable comfort.

I wouldn't sell mine for anything less than original sticker. I love it that much.