It's a real relief to see Milanos priced in the realm of sanity. We like Milanos. Milanos are our favorite of anything we post here, even. But we aren't prepared for a future of $10k+ Milanos. So, thanks for sharing a moment of gratitude with us for what we hope is a long-lasting period of affordable Milanos.
Devoid of ABS, a sunroof, leather seats, and cruise control, the Silver model represents the most economical of Milano offerings. Whereas the appeal might have eluded new-car shoppers, these days, the Silver is preferred to the ABS models for its simplicity.
Year: 1989
Model: Alfa Romeo Milano Silver
Engine: 2.5L V6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 142,000
Price: Auction
Location: Oceanside, NY
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Mechanicals:
Starts, idles, and drives great. 142,000 original miles on the all aluminum Giuseppe Busso designed 2.5L V6 engine. Up to date on maintenance. Good clutch, shifts throughout all five gears and into reverse nice and smooth with no 2nd gear issues. Suspension is good, handles well. Brakes are good, non-ABS model. Upgraded 15” Platinum model “wine glass” style wheels in great shape all around with matching tires (original wheels included). All electronics function flawlessly: front & rear power windows go up &down at normal speed, all interior & exterior lights function with no issues as well, instrument cluster and all gauges have no issues.
Cosmetics:
Rare no-sunroof model. Structurally solid, no rust issues. Only visible rust is some very minor bubbles under the paint where the left rear wheel arch meets the rocker panel. Paint is overall very presentable, in nice driver quality. It is not a perfect brand-new paint job. All lights and glass are in excellent condition with no oxidation or pitting. Headlights have thick protective film applied and are like-new, taillights are rare European 75 T.Spark model.
Interior is all original and is in extremely clean condition. The fabric on the upper & lower outer bolsters of the driver’s seat have ripped (see photos), the original material is available and I have been quoted $75 for labor to reupholster. The headliner is in very good condition, as are the rear parcel shelf, carpets, dashboard, center console, armrest, door panels, etc.
Summary:
Simple (no-sunroof no-ABS) 2.5L V6 and 5spd manual 1989 Alfa Romeo Milano Silver. Loves to rev, runs strong with tons of torque. Handles great, tight balanced RWD platform. Very clean interior & exterior, beautiful condition for a 31 year old car with 142,000 miles.
The only rust disclosed is on the rear fender flares. Not ideal, but not atypical, and not a huge endeavor to rectify. Interior condition is really solid, with just some headliner sagging and seat bolster wear to take care of, should the buyer so choose. Everything electronic is claimed to function properly, meaning this driver should be ready to go upon purchase.
The auction format will guide this Milano Silver to market price, and while it won't go for pennies on the dollar, we hope to see something reasonable. There are cheaper paths to Milano ownership, but sometimes paying a bit more for a running and driving example like this one pays off based on the simple fact that you can drive it from day one.
-Graham