Category Archives: Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo, Pininfarina

1993 Alfa Romeo 164L

This one-owner 164 exemplifies the erstwhile strength of the Alfa Romeo brand. How else do you explain 224,000 miles worth of caring ownership? The owner of this example passed before selling, but how does one replace a 164 these days? Starting in 2016, the Giulia would have been an option, but as much as we do respect the Tipo 952 Giulia, it just doesn't stack up to the 164 in terms of sound and design. Dynamically? That's another story.

We have dabbled in 164 ownership. First, with a 164LS with 164Q 45mm runners and a Squadra tuning chip worth a claimed 240hp. We'd still be driving that had a high-g off ramp cloverleaf not starved a rod bearing of vital oil pressure. Later, we ventured to New Jersey for a $1,300 164L that cost us many a night toiling in our cold Michigan garage. After exhaustive reconditioning efforts netted a car below our personal standards, we reluctantly passed the car on to another enthusiast, who would start at a much better point than we did.

1993 Alfa Romeo 164L anthracite 3.0L Busso V6 rear view
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Year: 1993
Model:  Alfa Romeo 164L
Engine: 3.0L V6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  224,523
Price: Auction
Location: Philadelphia, PA

1993 Alfa Romeo 164L anthracite 3.0L Busso V6 manual interior black leather
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This is a great looking 1993 Alfa Romeo 164-L. There has been one owner since new and this car has 224,523 miles. This 164 was owned by an auto sports aficionado who also owned a two European auto dealerships. He had a certain affinity for this car, and apparently spared little expense to keep it in great condition mechanically and cosmetically. He passed away last year which is how we came to own this Alfa. This 164 is equipped with the 3.0L engine and 5-speed manual transmission. I'm told that the owner had the engine completely rebuilt and upgraded to 164-S performance specs in 2015. We sold a very nice 1991 164-S with 96k miles in November 2019, and this 164-L runs stronger than that car in every respect. 
 
This Alfa runs and drives very well. The engine runs very strong and the transmission shifts smoothly. There aren’t any service or warning lights on. The tires are showing lots of tread and the brakes are in great shape as well. The oil & filters were replaced last week, and this car is ready to be picked up and put to use today.
 
The exterior of this Alfa is very clean and looks great. The Anthracite Metallic paint is very glossy over the entire body. There are lots of stone chips on the front, many of which have been touched up already. The alloy wheels are bright and clean, and all exterior trim is intact and in great condition. There aren’t any dents or body rust on this car, and the undercarriage is in excellent condition as well. 
 
The interior has been well maintained and is in terrific condition. The interior of this car is not beat up in the slightest and could easily pass for a vehicle with 75k miles. All leather seats are in excellent condition and not worn or damaged. The carpeting is also fluffy and clean without any holes. All of the trim panels and trim pieces are intact and in great condition. The owner was a non-smoker owned vehicle, and there aren't any burn marks or odors inside this car.
 
There is no accident history in the lifetime of this car, and we have the clear title in hand. This Alfa Romeo should provide excellent service for many years to come, and is ready to be driven away or shipped anywhere

1993 Alfa Romeo 164L anthracite 3.0L Busso V6 chrome runners
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The seller claims that the original owner had the engine rebuilt and upgraded with 164S pistons and cams in 2015. If that were to be true, this would be the most ideal of 164s in our opinion. Quieter styling than the S and Q models, but with the more simple 12V in its top spec.

The leather is clean and in great condition, the carpets neat, and the exterior mostly surviving, other than a few stone chips. Sometimes there comes a time when one questions whether the investments into a cheap old car will pay off. We think that keeping this car in the condition that it's currently in, and spending a bit to tidy up the paint would pay off without a doubt.

-Graham

Alfa Romeo, Bertone, Gandini

1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal

Hopefully our loyal readers are aware by now that our 1970s Gandani preferences lie with the Lamborghini Urraco. Gandani did not limit himself to a single wedge, though. His preferred form appeared in not only in the mid-engined Miura, Urraco, and Dino GT4, but also, to a lesser extent in front-engined GTs, such as today's Montreal.

We've touched before on the fact that the 2.6L V8 in the Montreal makes use of some proven engine development from the Nord 4-cylinder cars from Alfa Romeo. Compared to the later Busso V6, the Montreal's V8 features two camshafts per cylinder head, and benefits from the port angles that made the 1300cc Alfa Nord engines so successful. 197hp out of a 2.6L is very impressive for Montreal's era.

1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal orange rear turbinas
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Year: 1973
Model:  Alfa Romeo Montreal
Engine: 2.6L V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  57,553
Price: $98,500
Location: Huntington Station, NY

1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal orange beige black interior
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1973 ALFA ROMEO MONTREAL: --Orange, Black interior with Beige cloth inserts, Black dashboard, Grey carpeting, Restored, Serviced, 92,000Km/57,000 miles, 2.6 Liter V8 engine, 5-speed manual gearbox.

The Montreal is one of the most sophisticated and striking post-war Alfa Romeo production cars. It uses a detuned version of the quad-cam, fuel-injected, dry sump V8 used in the legendary Tipo 33 prototype racecar. The Montreal has a Spica mechanical fuel injection system, a five-speed ZF manual gearbox, front independent suspension, a live rear axle with coil-spring suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and a chassis derived from the iconic 105-series cars. Designed by Bertone, the Montreal was wide and low with a shark-like nose extending through a curved fender and shoulder haunches into a truncated tail. The headlight “blinds” and stacked horizontal vents on the C-pillar were rather attractive and very futuristic at the time. The V8 produces 200bhp taking only 7.1 seconds to get to 60mph and reaching 140mph back in 1971! Besides its stunning looks, the Montreal is practical with a 2+2 seating configuration and a full trunk enclosed by a glass hatchback.

This Montreal was sold new to its first owner in The Netherlands in February 1973. It was reportedly with the original owner until 1989 when sold to its second owner also in The Netherlands. History resumes in 2017 when acquired by its next custodian. This owner entrusted Italclassic of Alicante, Spain to carry out restoration work. This included refinishing the exterior in orange, refreshing the interior, tuning the fuel-injection system, and installing a new exhaust system and jacking points. In 2018 Alfa Romeo specialist, Sam Van Lingen of the Netherlands, installed new fuel injectors and set the valve clearance. The Montreal also received new fluids, filters, and hoses along with an upgraded water pump.

The Montreal was then sold in 2019 and imported to its previous owner in California.

A truly iconic sports car, this Alfa is comfortable, yet dialed in for around-town or long highway cruising. A recent road test attests to the car performing excellent in every way and it is ready for immediate use and enjoyment. The engine pulls extremely well with plenty of horsepower and torque, the mechanical injection is set up properly and the gearbox and clutch feel as new. Over the years we have owned several Montreal’s, this is one of the finest in all areas.

With just 3,925 examples built between 1971 and 1977, this Montreal is both rare, exotic and a lot of fun to drive and worthy of a place in any collection. This Montreal is complete with its original service book, original Netherlands registrations, spare tire and recent service records.

1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal orange engine Tipo 33 Stradale 2.6L
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The tidiness of this car is pretty appealing. With so many risky design concepts in the interior, any deterioration can lend to a really sad state of health, which this car seems to avoid well. The very 1970s design of the cockpit shows well and loses very little fidelity in transmitting the designer's original vision.

At the almost $100,000 asking price, we start to lose interest in the Montreal. Our money would go to something from Lamborghini, were we shopping GTs from this era. As far as Montreals go, though, this looks like a good buy.

-Graham

Alfa Romeo, Uncategorized

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C

Editorial license permits us to exaggerate any continuity that might exist from post to post. So now, we'll attempt to tie this 4C in with the Ferrari 360s posted last weekend. It's not too much of a stretch though - both employ the same mid-engine chassis configuration, offer automated manuals, and are evenly matched in performance figures.

When evaluating the difference between the two models, the 4C begins to make a case for itself. In place of the aluminum monocoque on the 360, the 4C utilizes a carbon fiber composite for it tub chassis. Its turbocharged 4-cylinder, not nearly as powerful as the flat-plane V8 in the Ferrari, makes up for its lack of peak power with a much broader power band. And, its chassis dynamics and aerodynamics benefit from 15 years of advancement in computation power, meaning that engineers were able to optimize the setup at a fraction of the cost, a benefit reflected in the MSRP.

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C USA black interior track package rear view gray
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Year: 2015
Model:  Alfa Romeo 4C
Engine: 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
Mileage:  14,248mi
Price: $38,900
Location: Reynoldsburg, OH

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C USA black interior track package
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Super Clean car tons of Options! Hard to Find Color combo! Tons of Service Records! Clean Title and Carfax! $69k WINDOW. We are a small dealer who specializes in High-End Vehicles. We charge a $250 DOC Fee and Have to Collect Tax where Applicable! Shipping Options Available!

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C USA black interior track package engine bay rear trunk
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The 4C's more advanced chassis is not without its drawbacks. It is serviceable in the case of a collision, but don't expect your car to make it back from the body shop for 6+ months. Between sourcing panels and the factory support required for any chassis repairs, the endeavor will require some time to complete with any level of quality. Routine service will prove equally challenging, as the car was designed with performance and cost at the forefront, much to the detriment of serviceability.

For below $40k, we think this 4C is a good buy. The selling dealer seems to have put in the minimum effort to the sell the car, but the case for this 4C still stands. The exotic Italian experience - both on the road and in the repair shop - is rare to come by. And where it can be found in such good condition and for reasonable cash, we are all for it.

-Graham

Alfa Romeo, Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, Uncategorized

1988 Alfa Romeo 33 1.5 ti

We hate to muddy the waters of our loyalty - the website is Classic Italian Cars for Sale, after all - but we must admit to a certain appreciation of the Volkswagen Golf. Ok, it's our favorite hatchback. And, to our credit, it's a classic Giugiaro design. Anyway, we are reluctant to stray from our favorite, the proven classic.

In theory, the Alfa 33 appeals to us as a close second to the Golf. Now, we are sure that thousands of past owners of the 33 could convince us otherwise, and we've never had the opportunity to drive one ourselves. But, we love the basic formula. Start with the Alfasud front boxer layout and remove the inboard front brakes (and unfortunately replace the rear discs with drums). Drape it in a smart, if oddly proportioned design from Ermmano Cressoni, designer of our beloved Milano / 75. And, build it down south, near Naples.

1988 Alfa Romeo 33 1.5 ti grey rear view
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Year: 1988
Model:  Alfa Romeo 33 1.5 ti
Engine: 1.5L boxer-4
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  16,000
Price: Auction
Location: Dallas, TX

1988 Alfa Romeo 33 1.5 ti grey interior check cloth
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This 1988 Alfa 33 1.5 Ti is definitely a one of a kind. This example is really unique! The car has covered a mere 16,000 Miles (26,000 km's) and it goes without saying that the car is still in mint condition. The car has always been stored in dry conditions. Recently imported from Portugal it is now for sale in Dallas Texas USA. As mentioned, the car is in mint condition and so are the mechanicals. The original instruction and maintenance booklets have been preserved. Must see/drive to appreciate!!
Still have original tires!

1988 Alfa Romeo 33 1.5 ti grey engine motor boxer
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A facelift model, this example sports the updated clear turn signal lenses both up front and in the rear. At first, we were curious whether the clear rear turn signal lenses were original or not, just because they really look like something from the 1990s aftermarket. Turns out that they are original. Moving on to the drivetrain, power is adequate for this lightweight, coming in at 1053bhp. Nothing to scorch the earth, but respectable when compared to a contemporary 8V GTI.

With minimal footprint on US soil, this car may very well see an outsized hammer price. The Europeans reading this might find that odd, but the 16,000 original miles and general condition of the car make it sort of worth a bit of irrational bidding. Great or merely adequate in its day, it's now an anomaly without many competitors, and would make for an entertaining addition to the right collection (or driveway)!

-Graham

Alfa Romeo, Pininfarina

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS

Even a hasty collection of vertical cell phone shots of a clean 164 LS parked in a gravel drive do justice to the design of the FWD Alfa Romeo sedan. We've seen the details that make this design so pleasing show up in other automakers' work lately. VW offers the same green over tan interior on their recently canceled Golf Alltrack. Rivian's R1T and R1S both employ a similar light bar across the tailgate of their trucks. And of course, Alfa Romeo still offers the circle motif, albeit five of them and in a larger diameter, on the wheels of the Giulia.

Those who love the design of the 164 easily forgive the 164's mechanical makeup, but what isn't to like about it? Interior room and comfort is up over the Milano, but the weight penalty isn't noticeable in normal driving. On this LS model, the power (210hp in stock form), is a major improvement over the 183hp in a Milano Verde, and the way the power builds as you wind out the tach is as close to a thrill as you'll experience in a 1990's executive sedan.

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS green manual rear manual 24V
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Year: 1995
Model:  Alfa Romeo 164 LS
Engine: 3.0L V6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  145,000
Price: $6,500 BIN
Location: Lakewood, OH

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS green manual 24V peanut butter tan leather interior shifter
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I've owned my Alfa 164LS for almost 20 years. I have owned several Alfas and am i lifelong Alfisti. This Alfa has been loved and cared for the Alfas should be. Many new parts over the years; too many to list. Recently upgraded suspension with new components including Koni shocks. You can fly in from anywhere in the country and drive this car home. Here are the only issues:

Small rust spot above windshield and on fender. Not obvious at all; very small.

Driver's seat will not go up or down. works fine going back and forth.

Heated seats inop

Cruise Control inop

CD changer works sometimes.

LCD Climate control display works great and all pixels work except one.

That's it. The car is ready to enjoy and be driven. I simply don't have the time for it anymore.Please ask me any questions! I want it to go to a good home 🙂

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS green manual 24V engine chrome runners most beautiful engine
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These 24V V6's require a careful wrench when it comes to cam belt replacement and cam timing adjustment. The cams gears are not keyed, so cam locks are required when setting the timing, unless you've really got a knack for it. Timing belt tension should be set with a weighted arm, but again, those who know their way around these engines can set it by feel. Having done only two 24V timing belt jobs, we'll exclude ourselves from that list. The point of all of this is to say that we advise interested parties to inquire as to the age of the timing belt and idler bearings. Recent suspension work, including Koni shocks, should have the ride in fairly good order. Looking at the engine bay photos, we have a good feeling about the mechanical health of this example.

The seller encourages potential buyers to fly in and drive this car home. We've done three separate 164 acquisitions from long distance, and will add that if you do indeed fly in and drive home, you'll probably fall for the car on that first long trip. No Alfa loves 80mph cruising quite so much as a 24V 164.

-Graham

Alfa Romeo, Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, Uncategorized

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

No, this isn't an early, pre-production Giulia Quadrifoglio from 2003, though the date stamps on the photographs might suggest otherwise. Not to put too fine a point on it, but we imagine that the owner of this Giulia was around for the introduction of the original Giulia as well, and we respect that.

The Type 952 Alfa Romeo Giulia design comes from Marco Tencone at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo. Mr. Tencone is responsible for 2/3 of the exterior designs at Alfa Romeo today, having also designed the 4C. We are big fans of the overall shape of the Giulia, which we believe successfully navigated the challenge of differentiating itself in a sea of smart sedans.

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio red rear quarter
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Year: 2017
Model:  Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Engine: 2.9L twin-turbocharged V6
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Mileage:  18,170
Price: $54,500
Location: Colorado Springs, CO

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio red black interior
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Beautiful Quadrifoglio. I am the original owner, ordered new.  Has sport steering wheel, carbon ceramic brakes, new Michelin Pilot 4 tires, clear bra on entire hood, front and fenders, quarters and a-pillars and roof. Still has factory warranty through June 2021.

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio red rear
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If you were to buy a Giulia Quadrifoglio in this configuration today, you'd be looking at a $85,000 price tag, thanks mostly to the carbon ceramic brakes. We would be hard-pressed to option those carbon ceramic brakes, unless the car were a dedicated track car. Is a Giulia Quadrifoglio dedicated track car such a bad idea? Certainly not, especially when modern M3/M4s are used as such. But we think that street time is equally important to the Alfa Romeo ownership experience. Otherwise, we like the classic red over black color combination and the optional carbon fiber sport steering wheel on this model.

The elephant in the room is the complexity of these cars. No, Alfa Romeos are not particularly unreliable, but the bad reputation seems to hold somewhat true on the Quadrifoglio, which was rushed to market with a smorgasbord of new technology. Would we be willing to risk the purchase with just 27 months of warranty left? We are not so sure. Perhaps an extended warranty is in order. Seems like a great purchase for an Alfa Romeo dealer technician - certainly work is easy to come by these days?

-Graham

Alfa Romeo, Pininfarina

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS

We came to a realization this morning: we can share automatic transmission cars here because we aren't personally shopping for each and every car that we post up to the blog. Well, we sort of are shopping for all of the cars, but the point about automatics stands. We'll borrow the seller's description of the 164LS as a diplomat's car, and allow for the automatic transmission as a luxury feature befitting that image.

That said, manual transmission versions of the 164LS exist, and we've owned one. The LS, available from 1994-1995, featured the new 24V Busso V6, making 210hp, compared to the factory 232hp rating of the contemporary 164Q. Fortunately, the differences between the engines are limited to engine tuning and intake runner diameters; swapping the runners from a Q onto the LS and installing a Squadra chip will get power to a claimed 240hp. Our car was equipped as such, and the sweep up the tach happened surprisingly quickly.

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS automatic green
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Year: 1995
Model:  Alfa Romeo 164 LS
Engine: 3.0L V6
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage:  106,000
Price: Auction, no reserve
Location: San Francisco, CA

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This stately Italian has been my daily driver for the past 4+ years and it’s been a fantastic ride! There have been ups and downs, but that’s the joy of driving a vintage Alfa Romeo. The good news is that I’ve already paid to take care of most the things that go wrong with these cars, including the mostly costly (timing belt) and most infuriating (LCD display).

So If you’re looking to feel like an Italian diplomat circa 1995 this is the car for you!

Talk about luxury!
Power seats, moon roof, climate control, plush Italian leather, wooden steering wheel, heated seats—this car was $55,000 new in 2019 dollars.

The Good:

• Timing Belt and all associated parts were replaced at 86k miles. You don’t want to buy a 164 if you don’t know when this was last done!
• Passed CA smog with NO issues. (But come 2020 this car should be smog exempt)
• LCD display was replaced and looks sharp with no dead spots
• Sweet Euro Spec upgrades (Bosch projector headlights, wooden steering wheel, euro side markers, color logo center caps)
• Leather interior is in fantastic shape!
• Epic upgraded all aluminum radiator—this car stays cool 
• Tires are new with only a couple thousand miles on them
• Engine is powerful and strong, transmission shifts smoothly
• 3M 70% Crystalline tints on all windows including both windshields—DANG does this keep the heat out.
• Optima yellow top battery
• Replaced brake master cylinder
• Replaced Alternator
• stainless brake lines
• lots of other work done with receipts.


Known issues:
The idle sounds rough—RPMs are steady, but from outside the car it sounds rough, not sure if this is muffler or motor mount related, haven’t had time to investigate. Once the car is under power you wouldn’t know.

The upper motor mount is loose—the bushing has worn out. You can feel this in the steering a little bit at high speeds.

The A/C doesn’t often work, I spent some time investigating, but couldn’t get to the bottom of it. For those familiar with this car when I adjust the A/C flow, I can see the vent control arm moving behind the firewall—indicating that the stepper motors are working as intended. My best guess is that there is an issue with the vent door that controls the mix of hot air and cold air.

There is a brake fluid leak somewhere. I haven’t really investigated this, I’ve been adding a bit of brake fluid every month or two as the light comes on.

Hood was replaced after an incredibly low-speed accident that resulted in a dent next to the front grill.

Driver seat heater switch is finicky

Like I said this car has been my daily driver for 4+ years, ask me anything, I want to be honest here—I’d love to pass this car off to someone else who will truly enjoy it.

1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS automatic green engine bay 24V Busso V6 chrome runners
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The mechanical condition of this car is in a safe spot, but will require continuous attention to maintain. The LCD screen has been repaired, and the stepper motors are said to be operational. Still, the A/C does not work properly, and the issue is said to be electronic, rather than thermodynamic. Repairing that might require a lot of patience. No mention of timing belt and water pump service is made - interested parties would be wise to inquire as to their service status. 3 years and 30,000 miles is all that we can stomach on a 24V car, with double the valves at stake.

We really like the color combination on this example. The tan leather interiors can be surprisingly nice, if maintained at all, as this one appears. Reach into the front seat backs and you will feel the suede side of the hides - not something you'll find in most vehicles. The Bosch euro headlights are a smart upgrade, as is the wood-rimmed airbag steering wheel. For those with a taste for automatics in their luxury sedans, this no-reserve 164LS could make for a very nice purchase.

-Graham

Alfa Romeo, Centro Stile Alfa Romeo

1979 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce

We've fallen prey to the allure of a dry Sprint Veloce before. Disassembled, chock-full of brown boxes from that overzealous attempt at restoration, it arrived at our garage on an auto transporter and left a couple of years later on a U-Haul auto hauler. Ours was half the current bidding of this brown example, and in better shape too.

Peter Egan advises against buying a car disassembled by someone else, and we would tend to agree, for the most part. That's why, despite the obvious cosmetic needs of this example, we're on board. It's completely usable as it sits. Drive it this summer, take care of the seats and dash this winter, and attack the paint next winter, if you get to it.

1979 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce brown driver side
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Year: 1979
Model:  Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce
Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  148,635
Price: Auction
Location: Cleveland, Ohio

1979 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce brown beige interior
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A 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT 2.0 Sunroof coupe. Brown with a cream interior.
An extremely straight body, dry Arizona car. The paint is not perfect, it has cracked all over.
The interior is original but the cloth seams on the seats have split. There are also cracks on the dashboard.
The original engine was taken out and completely rebuilt some years ago.
 Approximately 148k miles are shown on the stopped odometer, with an estimated 2,500 added by the seller and total mileage unknown.
The 2.0L inline-four was rebuilt under the seller’s ownership, with bottom-end assembly performed by Bearing Services of Portland, Oregon. The engine features a resurfaced cylinder head with lapped valve seats and new shims, 10.0:1 Alfa EFI/Motronic pistons, new bearings, a replacement timing chain and oil pump, a balanced rotating assembly, fresh gaskets and seals, and more.
The DOHC four was installed an estimated 2,500 miles ago with a new electronic distributor, thermostatic ignition components, and more as documented on included receipts. An oil and filter change were conducted approximately 200 miles ago. A new stainless exhaust system features a Euro-spec 4-into-2 cast iron header leading to a collector, resonator, and muffler.
The service file is said to include 10-15 years of receipts, with the majority being from current ownership. An owner’s manual is also included along with the collection of used and new spares seen in the gallery, including thermostatic actuator and SPICA components, used giubos, and an extra 5-speed manual transaxle.
The car runs and drives very well.Typical oil leaks in the engine.
Comes with some books, records and an original brochure.

1979 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce brown engine bay SPICA 2.0L Nord twin cam
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The fresh engine bay has us salivating. And, while minimalists might frown upon it, we welcome the functioning air-conditioning system in this example. If the cooling system is in proper functioning order, this car would make a fine companion across lonely landscapes - Reno to the Bay, perhaps.

We love a no-excuses vintage roadtripper like this Giugiaro-designed coupe. With a healthy bump in compression and a nice, free-breathing exhaust system, it will be up to the task, should the traffic clear up. Transaxle Alfas ride wonderfully, especially with stock torsion bars, which we expect this car to ride on. Time to free this Sprint Veloce from Cleveland.

-Graham

Alfa Romeo, Touring

1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Touring

Following close on the heels of this week's 2600 Sprint, we present this early 2000 Spider Touring. Alfa Romeo hasn't really touched this segment of larger cars since perhaps the Alfa 6 sedan, and even then, they didn't offer a coupe or a convertible. Today, rumblings of a new Alfa Romeo GTV emanate from FCA, and for that we are grateful. While the new GTV will be positioned as a more modestly-sized coupe, when compared to Alfa Romeo big coupes of yore, we believe that it will size up just fine.

We read that the 2000 engine, displacing 1975cc in actuality, is similar enough to the 1900 engine to share a common head gasket. What is interesting about this is the fact that the 2000 engine was not derived from the 1900 engine through increased stroke; rather, the bore was increased by 1.95mm, with stroke remaining the same. Both variants are torquey undersquare designs - it wasn't until the 2600 6-cylinder came out that the big Alfas would see power from a snarly oversquare powerplant.

Year: 1959
Model:  Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Touring
Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder
Transmission: 4-speed
Mileage:  N/A
Price: N/A
Location: St. Louis, MO

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SPECTACULAR NO-EXPENSE-SPARED RESTORATION COMPLETED IN EUROPE!
DRIVEN LESS THAN 1,000 MILES SINCE RESTORATION
CALIFORNIA CAR FROM NEW
RARE & DESIRABLE 1959 ALFA ROMEO 2000 SPIDER
ONE OF ONLY APPROXIMATELY 1,056 BUILT
DISPLAYS ONLY 77,000 MILES!
SHOWN AT THE 2017 CONCORSO ITALIANO
JUST RELEASED FROM LONG TERM OWNERSHIP (NEARLY 25 YEARS)
GORGEOUS COLOR COMBINATION
STUNNING TOURING COACHWORK
RECENTLY SERVICED
PERFORMS WONDERFULLY
ONE OF THE BEST RESTORED EXAMPLES THAT CAN BE FOUND ON THE MARKET TODAY!
A COLLECTOR’S DREAM!


OPTIONS INCLUDE:

FRONT & REAR BUMPER GUARDS
LEFT HAND & RIGHT HAND REAR VIEW MIRRORS
400MM VENTILATED WHEELS
AM RADIO

Looking at the underside photos of this example, we would wager that you won't find another 2000 in this shape anytime soon. The flat black finish on the underbody and the rear axle is appreciated in a world where all too many restoration shops go nuts with the glossy black paint. Upgraded springs are pictured, as are aftermarket shock absorbers. These are an interesting addition to a car meant more for high speeds - up to 110mph - but likely result in an improvement in body control.

Based on the high price tag and the level of restoration, this car is destined for a lot of sitting around, which is unfortunate but understandable. We like the concept of the big-body Alfa with the big engine. It doesn't quite bridge the gap between a Giulietta and a contemporary Lamborghini or Maserati, but the effort is appreciated. We highly recommend this example for the collectors, and we'll keep our eyes peeled for a driver example to share in the future.

-Graham

Alfa Romeo, Bertone

1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint

Throughout the years, Alfa Romeo has resorted to a number of different measures to power its range-topping offerings. There was the 2000 series, where the 4-cylinder engine was enlarged to a 1975cc. The Alfa 6 featured an all-new V6 design, while the Montreal's V8 was loosely based on two Alfa Nord 4-cylinder engines. Today even, Alfa specs a V6 version of the Ferrari F154 V8 in its Giulia Quadrifoglio. The 2600 featured today went with a seemingly logical option - an Alfa Nord 4-cylinder with two cylinders stitched on.

Under the hood of the Bertone-built 2600 Sprint, the 2600 engine produced a respectable 145hp, propelling the car to a top speed of 120mph. Keep in mind that at this time, a Maserati Sebring featured a 3.5L straight-6 making 232hp, topping out at 137mph. The more comfort-minded Alfa, offered at a fraction of the cost of the Maserati, stacked up well, then. With disc brakes at all four corners, it was also up to the task of coming back down from impressive speeds.

1963 Alfa Romeo Sprint white rear quarter
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Year: 1963
Model:  Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint
Engine: 2.6L straight-6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  38,347
Price: $49,900
Location: Saint Ann, MO

1963 Alfa Romeo Sprint white black interior
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JUST IN FROM CALIFORNIA
RARE & DESIRABLE 2600 SPRINT COUPE
ELEGANT BERTONE BODYWORK
ONE OF 2,856 BUILT
RECENTLY RELEASED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION IN THE NETHERLANDS
BELIEVED TO BE 38,347 ACTUAL MILES
ORIGINAL CARELLO HEADLAMPS
BEAUTIFUL AND DESIRABLE COLOR COMBINATION
WONDERFULLY ORIGINAL INTERIOR
RECENTLY SERVICED
PERFORMS WONDERFULLY
A COLLECTOR’S DREAM!


OPTIONS INCLUDE:

POWER WINDOWS
POWER DISC BRAKES
400MM WHEELS
PERIOD MOTOROLA RADIO

1963 Alfa Romeo Sprint white engine bay
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This particular example seems to be in great condition. The interior is claimed to be original, and still shows very well. The air intake, valve cover, and crossover pipe all seem to be refinished, leading us to suspect that the engine has been gone through - a benefit in our eyes. Exterior trim and paintwork all appear very nice in photos, as does the undercarriage. Evidence of undercoating and a resprayed gas tank would have us curious to see some before photographs, but the work seems to be neat and thorough.

We like what this coupe represents. Though it was the range-topper for Alfa Romeo at the time, Sprint Zagato notwithstanding, it was a more modest automobile in the class of Italian cars on offer at the time. With all of the ingredients of a classic sports tourer, it checks off a lot of boxes for us. Think of it as an economy Lamborghini 350 GT, or a 7/8 scale Maserati Sebring, and it starts to make sense. Add in the relative availability of Alfa Romeo repair parts, as well as Alfa's knack for mass-producing cars, and the deal is even sweater. We're inclined to say that, all things considered, this 2600 Sprint represents a nice automotive value. Forget the market speculation - just get this thing out on some long trips!

-Graham