1985 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Introduced for the North American market, the Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate took its name from the acclaimed 1967 film "The Graduate," whose main character (played by Dustin Hoffman) drove Mrs. (and Ms.) Robinson in his Alfa Romeo Spider.  The Italian automaker celebrated the film in 1985 when it debuted the Graduate as a new trim level for its third-generation Spider, which had bowed just a few years before.

For '85, the Spider was powered by a 2.0-liter twin-cam inline-four engine equipped with Bosch electronic fuel injection, producing approximately 115 horsepower and paired with a five-speed manual transmission as well as a limited-slip rear differential. The Graduate was the entry to the range, with vinyl seating and crank windows.

This first-year Spider Graduate is finished in white paint with a black convertible top over a black interior with vinyl upholstery. Additional features include 14" steel wheels with Alfa hubcaps, four-wheel disc brakes with power assist, black rubber bumpers and rear spoiler, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, rack-and-pinion steering, Jaeger gauges, and an AM/FM head unit with cassette player. 

This 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate is now offered by the seller at no reserve on behalf of the owner with a convertible boot cover, an accident-free CARFAX Vehicle History Report, and a clean Virginia title in the owner’s name.

Highlights

• 2.0L DOHC inline-four engine with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection 

• 5-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in white paint with a black soft top 

• Black interior with vinyl upholstery 

• Accident-free CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Factory Equipment

• 14" steel wheels with center caps

• Four-wheel disc brakes with power assist 

• Black rubber bumpers and rear spoiler 

• Dual outside mirrors 

• Rack-and-pinion steering 

• Wood-rimmed steering wheel and emergency brake handle 

• Full instrumentation with Jaeger gauges 

• Heater and ventilation system 

Modifications

• Kenwood AM/FM head unit with cassette player

• Red-painted valve cover

• Fabric soft top

Service

Compression reading and oil pressure images are shown in the gallery. The seller states that the following have been replaced: 

• Fuel pump 

• Spark plugs and wires 

• Distributor cap and rotor 

• Fuel injectors 

• Battery 

• Driver's seat cover

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfections and paint flaws 

• Speedometer does not operate correctly; occasionally rolls over multiple digits 

• Eric Tour tires have 2012 date codes 

• Images detailing the condition of the car are presented in the gallery

• Odometer inoperable

• The included CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists the following (see report for full details): 

  • December 2021:  Exceeds Mechanical Limits title issued

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report, which begins in July 1987 and has reporting gaps, shows registration history in Virginia. 

Included Items

• Carpeted Alfa Romeo floor mats 

• Convertible boot cover 

• Spare tire and jack 

• Oil cap ‌

• Visors

• Battery charger

• Door carpet panels ‌ 

• Spare Bosch ECU

Additional Information

The seller states, "This is a clean and complete car with all data plates, excellent engine compression and oil pressure, and has new plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, fuel injectors, and battery. The fuel pump and soft top have been replaced. The seats are in good condition; the driver's seat was recently recovered. It has had three owners and has been garage kept since 1987.  On occasion, the odometer rolls over multiple digits.

The speedometer is functional; however, the odometer is inoperative and may occasionally roll over multiple digits at random, displaying higher than actual mileage. For this reason, engine compression and oil pressure readings are provided to help demonstrate the engine's condition. The seller states that compression measures approximately 150 psi across all cylinders, while oil pressure is reportedly 75-80 psi at operating temperature.""