Alfa Romeo 90 Gold Cloverleaf
Discussion
beautifulbusso said:
.... I'm assuming that the cables are a bit crap now being 31 years old, hence why smacking the thing worked. 
Funny that, when we had similar era Lancias/Fiats brand new in the 80's and 90's we needed to smack the things regularly to get some of the electricals to work. hence, I'm not sure its got anything to do with it being 31 yrs old, but rather it being an Italian car of that era... 
This Australian person you mention, his name isn't Chris by any chance? Quite a few years ago I sold a Lancia Thema to someone that had a passion for obscure Italian cars of this period and he lived in Aus. Would love to hear how he got on with our car!
99t said:
To the OP - kudos. Not my favourite era of Alfa design (or for that matter car design in general) however when I saw your pics I just felt myself burst into a huge smile. No more need be said
On the alfas I never really liked the 75 or 33 yet loved the wedge Giulietta
Edited by StescoG66 on Friday 18th March 19:36
jackpe said:
This is seriously cool. I really love it. My dad had one in the 80s at some point as a company car.
Although I really love it the difference in quality and ergonomics between these and a BMW of the same era makes you realise why Alfa has gotten to where it is today. Sad.
I was actually thinking the other way round. Quality and ergonomics if referring to the interior then yes I agree, but if you are referring to the engines, drivetrain and exterior design then the Alfa 75 and 90 were several steps ahead of the BMW. Although I really love it the difference in quality and ergonomics between these and a BMW of the same era makes you realise why Alfa has gotten to where it is today. Sad.
Sold mine last year
Had about twelve months of trouble free motoring
Even th Star Wars dash was 100% tho no briefcase alas
Surprisingly there are still a few kicking around here in Tasmania
Relatively light weight and that torquey engine made for surprisingly rapid progress
Short wheel base and GCL softer suspension made it slightly twitchy in the twisties but all good
^ must have been a mid-week Alfa lol!
Had about twelve months of trouble free motoring
Even th Star Wars dash was 100% tho no briefcase alas
Surprisingly there are still a few kicking around here in Tasmania
Relatively light weight and that torquey engine made for surprisingly rapid progress
Short wheel base and GCL softer suspension made it slightly twitchy in the twisties but all good
^ must have been a mid-week Alfa lol!
Honestly thanks everyone, I'm humbled and surprised at the response for the 90, I honestly thought that I wouldn't get many comments let alone praise for it.
The 90 has been absolute flawless so far, always starting 1st time. Tonight she felt wonderful, pulling strongly in each gear
Zombie - I thought we were still friends on Facebook as I have posted about the car a few times, I'm not on Alfabook as I was getting threats from certain people and I'm still banned from AO
The 75 had to go simply because I couldn't afford to keep living how I was, I essentially had to reevaluate my priorities in life so unfortunately both cars went.
Small update btw guys!
I fitted the stereo today (with help from a friend of course), so I can now finally drive around while listening to music but not too loud as I still want to hear the lovely exhaust note
The 90 has been absolute flawless so far, always starting 1st time. Tonight she felt wonderful, pulling strongly in each gear
Zombie - I thought we were still friends on Facebook as I have posted about the car a few times, I'm not on Alfabook as I was getting threats from certain people and I'm still banned from AO
The 75 had to go simply because I couldn't afford to keep living how I was, I essentially had to reevaluate my priorities in life so unfortunately both cars went.
Small update btw guys!
I fitted the stereo today (with help from a friend of course), so I can now finally drive around while listening to music but not too loud as I still want to hear the lovely exhaust note
StescoG66 said:
99t said:
To the OP - kudos. Not my favourite era of Alfa design (or for that matter car design in general) however when I saw your pics I just felt myself burst into a huge smile. No more need be said
On the alfas I never really liked the 75 or 33 yet loved the wedge Giulietta
Edited by StescoG66 on Friday 18th March 19:36
I had an 1800, and loved the sound on start up, the twin carbs clearing their throats. It was also surprisingly economical on the motorway, considering the size of those carbs.
Mine proved to be life savingly sturdy in an accident Evil Kneivel would have been proud of.
RiccardoG said:
beautifulbusso said:
.... I'm assuming that the cables are a bit crap now being 31 years old, hence why smacking the thing worked.
Funny that, when we had similar era Lancias/Fiats brand new in the 80's and 90's we needed to smack the things regularly to get some of the electricals to work. hence, I'm not sure its got anything to do with it being 31 yrs old, but rather it being an Italian car of that era... This Australian person you mention, his name isn't Chris by any chance? Quite a few years ago I sold a Lancia Thema to someone that had a passion for obscure Italian cars of this period and he lived in Aus. Would love to hear how he got on with our car!
I tried contact cleaner/WD40 cocktails, but found percussive maintenance equally as effective.
Beautifully, utterly bonkers car. I'd forgotten how bonkers they actually were...
RiccardoG said:
beautifulbusso said:
.... I'm assuming that the cables are a bit crap now being 31 years old, hence why smacking the thing worked.
Funny that, when we had similar era Lancias/Fiats brand new in the 80's and 90's we needed to smack the things regularly to get some of the electricals to work. hence, I'm not sure its got anything to do with it being 31 yrs old, but rather it being an Italian car of that era... ...
Top work fella.
I had the grandson of this beast (166 3.0) for a brief period a few years ago but alas it was a duffer with an oil leak that required an engine out fix, which cost more than the value of the car to sort.
By the time I'd spent £3k on it and very little time driving it (as it lived at Autolusso most weeks) I had had enough.
I may return to Alfa but as a wedding photographer and I can't have a car let me down mid job!
Props to you for saving this rare beast and running it as a daily though!
I had the grandson of this beast (166 3.0) for a brief period a few years ago but alas it was a duffer with an oil leak that required an engine out fix, which cost more than the value of the car to sort.
By the time I'd spent £3k on it and very little time driving it (as it lived at Autolusso most weeks) I had had enough.
I may return to Alfa but as a wedding photographer and I can't have a car let me down mid job!
Props to you for saving this rare beast and running it as a daily though!
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