As if legal immunity and ridiculous parking privileges weren’t enough, you can now add grey market importation to the list of cool shit Diplomats get away with in New York City. We’re not sure if this sexy 916-series Spider lives at the Italian consulate or not but it sure does look purty basking in the Mercer Street sunshine. The sighting also makes us that much more excited for the brand’s long-awaited U.S. comeback tour.
Nice find. looks well kept.always love a rare classic.
what do you consider to be a classic shane? this car is from the mid 90s and it’s far from rare
One of Alpha’s biggest design mistakes.
Looks like a Merc Capri, for chrissakes.
One of Alpha’s biggest design mistakes.
Looks like a Merc Capri, for chrissakes.
i agree, but still- nice find!
tommy….u really dont like this baby? mercury capri seems a bit strong no?
No.
“One of Alpha’s biggest design mistakes.”
Your spelling of the brand name tells me you know a lot about these cars.
[...] considering they were never sold here. You’re actually looking at one of a handful of grey market examples that were imported and adapted for use in the U.S. It’s quite the scandal in case [...]
[...] occurrence considering they were never sold here. You’re actually looking at one of a handful of grey market examples that were imported and adapted for use in the U.S. It’s quite the scandal in case [...]