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1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 7, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$6,050Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $5,050, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1986
Make and model
Alfa Romeo Spider
Generation
Spider series 3
Version
Spider series 3
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
ZARBA5417G1042956
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 73 comparable sales, 17% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$5,900 to $10,250
Median$8,200
Sales behind it73Likely

From 73 sales of the Alfa Romeo Spider series 3 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $5,900 and $10,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1986 Alfa Romeo Spider VeloceBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 1, 2026$7,000
1986 Alfa Romeo Spider VeloceBring a Trailer, Sept. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 28, 2026$3,600
1986 Alfa Romeo Spider GraduateBring a Trailer, Sept. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 26, 2026$7,200
20-Years-Owned 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider VeloceBring a Trailer, Aug. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 26, 2026$9,800
20-Years-Owned 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider VeloceBring a Trailer, July 26, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 26, 2026$8,300
1986 Alfa Romeo Spider VeloceCars & Bids, July 2, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 2, 2026$4,750
1986 Alfa Romeo Spider GraduateBring a Trailer, June 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 9, 2026$8,100
1986 Alfa Romeo Spider VeloceBring a Trailer, May 29, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2026$10,250

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 27, 2023SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$15,500
Jan. 7, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$6,050
April 23, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer43,000$7,500