RE: Shed of the Week: Alfa 164 Twin Spark
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Jamesmcaleese said:
Just bought it mechanically seems fine but the body is scruffy.
My sister will be the main user with me smoking about occasionally and the OH is now not talking to me
Nice one! Please try and source some Alfa alloys cheap from somewhere (I'm sure you can from alfaowner or somewhere else) and get rid of those wheel covers!My sister will be the main user with me smoking about occasionally and the OH is now not talking to me
Let us know how the twin spark sounds near the red line...
strangehighways said:
Nice one! Please try and source some Alfa alloys cheap from somewhere (I'm sure you can from alfaowner or somewhere else) and get rid of those wheel covers!
Let us know how the twin spark sounds near the red line...
A set of alloys would double the cost of the car, so I'd suggest this:Let us know how the twin spark sounds near the red line...
http://search.ebay.co.uk/121148580187
30 quid for a set of OEM plastic wheel trims.
I test drove a 164 just before I landed my first job with a company car.
Sadly, I thought it was a bit over-hyped - not that quick and far too soft for a sporty brand.
Conversely, the similar age 155 I tried felt very 'perky' - even with the same engine.
I was gutted, as the reality was a million miles away from the dream - I'd always wanted a 164.
Sadly, I thought it was a bit over-hyped - not that quick and far too soft for a sporty brand.
Conversely, the similar age 155 I tried felt very 'perky' - even with the same engine.
I was gutted, as the reality was a million miles away from the dream - I'd always wanted a 164.
LotusEspritTurbo said:
This was a great looking car when it was new and it still looks quite good today.
Always loved the 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 Procar Touring Car.
Although the Procar was hardly a 164 was it....!! Mid mounted V10. Some interesting stuff here http://berlinasportivo.com/pages/164pro.phpAlways loved the 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 Procar Touring Car.
Edited by Dapster on Sunday 28th July 03:12
Pmsl...... I've never heard of this before ..shed of the week...only found out when the guy who bought it told me this is we're he saw it.....the write up is hilarious..great work guys......I took this car in part ex off an old boy and gave him £250 for it.i just wanted it gone and my money back...he had just spent £427 for the MOT aswell... I was going to surrender tax and weight it in...just thought someone may have a use for it...and it ends up famous..on she'd of the week....LOL. ;0)
Arbo said:
Pmsl...... I've never heard of this before ..shed of the week...only found out when the guy who bought it told me this is we're he saw it.....the write up is hilarious..great work guys......I took this car in part ex off an old boy and gave him £250 for it.i just wanted it gone and my money back...he had just spent £427 for the MOT aswell... I was going to surrender tax and weight it in...just thought someone may have a use for it...and it ends up famous..on she'd of the week....LOL. ;0)
Welcome to the secret society my friend, We move amongst johhny and jennie public mainly un-noticed.Arbo said:
I took this car in part ex off an old boy and gave him £250 for it.i just wanted it gone and my money back...he had just spent £427 for the MOT aswell... I was going to surrender tax and weight it in...just thought someone may have a use for it...and it ends up famous..on she'd of the week....LOL. ;0)
I'm glad you gave the car a chance. What price was it originally listed at on the Autotrader website? Was it £450? £350? I was considering it even at those higher prices but like many that have commented it was quite a trek.Elephantstone, I know from experience sometimes if you snooze, you lose. Unlucky.
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