Italian for Steal: 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio

This next tip comes from Erik202 who writes: Came across this cruising alfabb for sale listings. Seems like a great deal assuming the underside is even somewhat rust free. I had an 84 spider up until recently when I swapped it out for an e30 convertible (wanted the option of a rear seat for young kids) and absolutely LOVED it. This generation uses Bosch efi, are generally pretty simple mechanically and have awesome parts availability. I can't say enough about how much fun for the money these things are.  Find this 1988 Alfa Spider Quadrifoglio offered for $4000 in Chicago, IL via alfabb.com.

Survived: 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio

The 105/115 series Alfa Romeo Spider survived the inauguration of seven US Presidents, starting way back in 1966 when a Democrat named Lyndon B Johnson was living in the White House.  Somehow the Spider continued to be produced with evolutionary changes through eight elections and one impeachment resignation and only went out of production in 1993 when another soon to be impeached President was in power.  Find this 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider offered for $5,300 near Iowa City, IA.  Tip from Zach.

Cheap Italian: 1986 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Spider Convertible

By 1984 the Alfa Romeo Spider was in its 18th year of production, and, depending on which side of the fence you fall, it was either an aging dinosaur or a beautiful classic you could buy brand-new...and 30 years later, the jury is still out to an all-you-can-eat lasagne lunch. Find this 1986 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Spider Convertible offered for $500 in Vero Beach, FL via hemmings. Tip from BarbPaddles.

Auction Watch: 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio

Enjoy your St. Pat's Day with this 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio here on eBay bidding for $4,450 with auction ending on Saturday.

Happy St. Patrick's Day: 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Quadrifoglio Verde 3.0

The first four leaf clover (Quadrifoglio) appeared on an Alfa Romeo driven by Ugo Sivocci for the 1923 Targa Florio -- he came in first place.  At a subsequent event in Monza, Signore Sivocci did not decorate his car with the green leaf over a white square, and he tragically lost his life. Future Alfa racers decorated their cars with a Quadrifoglio on a triangle shaped white background -- the missing corner to symbolize their missing friend.  Eventually the Quadrifoglio made its way onto street cars as a trim level designation, such as on this 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Quadrifoglio Verde 3.0 offered for $11,000 in Willoughby, OH via craigslist.

5k: St Patrick's Day: 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 Quadrifoglio

Saint Patrick was born somewhere in 5th century Roman occupied Britian (England or Scotland based on various sources) and spent a few years in captivity as a young man to Irish pirates, before returning as an adult and missionary to the emerald isle.  It is ironic, therefore, that the patron saint of Ireland isn't even Irish.  What better way to segue into a St Patrick's day special that also isn't Irish.  Find this 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 Quadrifoglio for sale in Signal Hill, CA currently bidding for $4,050 reserve-not-met with 6 days to go.