60k-Mile 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio represented the pinnacle of the Series 3 Spider lineup, blending Italian style with premium features. Introduced in 1985 for the ’86 model year, the Quadrifoglio Verde was Alfa Romeo’s top-tier trim, positioned above the Graduate and Veloce models. Translated as “four-leaf clover,” the Quadrifoglio symbol has been associated with Alfa Romeo racing cars since 1923. 

Mechanically, the Quadrifoglio shared its 2.0-liter DOHC inline-four engine and five-speed manual transmission with its siblings, producing around 115–116 horsepower. While performance remained consistent across the range, the Quadrifoglio distinguished itself with cosmetic and comfort upgrades. These included unique alloy wheels, a redesigned front spoiler, side skirts, dual sport mirrors, and a removable hardtop — an uncommon feature for convertibles of the era. 

Inside, the car featured special leather upholstery with contrasting piping, integrated air conditioning, and power windows. The dashboard was updated in 1986 with a single instrument pod, replacing the older, pointed binnacles, and the rear spoiler was redesigned to include a center brake light. 

Priced at over $20,000 when new — significantly more than the base Graduate — the Quadrifoglio was a stylish, well-equipped roadster that captured the essence of Italian motoring while remaining accessible to enthusiasts seeking Italian flair and heritage. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Showing 60,366 miles

• Finished in Classic Rosso Alfa red paint with color-matching red hardtop and black convertible top 

• Light gray leather upholstery with red accent stitching 

• 2.0-liter inline-four DOHC engine with Bosch fuel injection 

• Five-speed manual transmission 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Italian-built convertible with iconic Pininfarina design  

• “Racing Team” side badges 

• Black rubber rear spoiler and bumper edging 

• Air conditioning 

• Cruise control 

• 140-mph speedometer and 8,000-rpm tachometer  

• Blaupunkt RPD 555 AM/FM/CD stereo 

• Alloy wheels with Michelin Rainforce MX4 P195/60R15 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Nicks on front rubber bumper edging 

• Dent and paint crack on driver’s rear fender above wheel 

• Paint chips on passenger side edge of hardtop 

• Paint scuffs on interior door paint 

• Driver’s sun visor is detached (but included) 

• Tires are date coded 2002 

Included 

• Red carpeted Alfa Romeo floor mats 

• Carpeted dash cover 

• 2 sets of keys 

• Hardtop 

• Box of spare parts 

Ownership History

This 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Frank Malefors   Phone: 602-488-7888   Email: fmalefors@hagerty.com   

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.