When considering Milanos for purchase, it would be a mistake to consider only the 3.0L Verde, when in reality its performance benefits over the rest of the range are modest. The Silver model is best for those seeking a car with the fewest standard features for a cool spartan feel. The Platinum is the only model aside from the Verde to feature an LSD, but includes the sometimes-problematic ABS system, as well as the leather / suede seats that do not usually age well. If you can live without the LSD, or would be open to swapping in an LSD transaxle yourself, the Gold has the excellent cloth seats and most of the electronic features of a Platinum, but uses a non-ABS braking system, which seems to be more robust.
This Milano Gold features Verde phone dial wheels and an Ansa exhaust, but seems stock otherwise. At just under 50k miles, it is one of the lower mile Milanos we've seen recently, and the asking price reflects that. With proper care, it is possible to preserve the current excellent condition, so we wouldn't worry too much about packing miles onto this one.
As serious investors scramble to lock their 164s in underground vaults, permitting only filtered air and a fine mist of Armor All into the bubbles encasing their 4-wheeled investments, the shrewd enthusiasts have been snatching up the 164's brother: the Milano.
It goes without saying the to buy the best example of any car, you must first shop for the best seller and then examine the car. Here, we've located the seller for you. An expert of the Milano from the transaxle to the microscopic coatings on the front brake caliper bolts, this seller can be trusted with setting a Milano right. This street legal road/track Milano art car is his latest creation, and he is seeking to sell it to a worthy buyer.
Year: 1987 Model: Alfa Romeo Milano Gold Engine: 2.5L V6 Transmission: 5-speed manual Mileage: N/A Price: $5,995 Location: Denver area Contact: Click to Email
California car till Colorado, not bent body, no sunroof
New timing belt, StayBelt Ultimate tensioner
Fresh radiator, new slim electric cooling fan, new hoses and belts
New lower ball joints, tie rods, boots, alignment (negative camber). Lower control arm bushes are a little weak
Fresh front wheel bearings
Rebuilt transaxle, 1st gear synchro updated, new seals, resealed case (Milano 4.10 final drive type), Goetze (NOS) or 5th gear OE synchros. Build sheet available.
New trans mount
Shankle "sport" rear springs
Watts link bushes replaced, poly center pivot
Rebuilt propshaft (Giubos and support and bearing)
Rebuilt shifter and isostatic parts
Rebuilt clutch
Stainless clutch slave hose
New rear brake rotors (Italian)
New rear brake pads (NOS Alfa)
Wilwood adjustable brake prop valve
All brake hoses new
Fuel pump new
Fuel filters new
New fuel hoses and clamps
New fuel tank filler boot
Team Dynamics 15x7 wheels with BF Goodrich G Force Rival tires, low miles
Custom exhaust with cat converter and glass pack
New brake master cylinder
Silicone “hi perf” intake boot
New air filter
New short injector hoses and seals (OE Bosch and Reinz)
Cosmetics/body/interior
Repainted in 80’s “Art” livery
Repainted gray trim (some not installed)
New door handle gaskets
Sparco hood pins
Stripped interior, gutted rear doors
No door glass
Legal for road – lights, horn, wipers, etc. all work
Heater present, fan not installed
Extra Recaro interior available (not installed)
Excellent black carpet available (not installed)
All exterior plastic lenses polished
NOS headlights
Verde trunk spoiler
Small rust area in rear dogleg
Rear reflector cracked
LED CHMSL
Various small dents and marks on body
Notes:
Engine is a strong 2.5. No smoke, no noise, excellent oil pressure. Run at multiple track days at altitude and during high heat, no issues whatsoever. The rebuilt transaxle and DeDion service have less than 200 miles of use. Sounds great, turns heads, lots of smiles. Clean clear title. Fun car, not perfect, very cool.
A massive, if not intimidating list of recent work accompanies the car. With multiple track days under its belt and an Alfa Romeo racing heritage in its DNA, this art car should be good to go for many years to come. We won't ask why it needed new door handle gaskets - and it's really none of our business - but we wouldn't be surprised if the explanation isn't printable on our pages; seller, we salute you!
Interested parties can contact the seller by clicking here.
