RE: Shed Of The Week: Alfa Romeo 164
Discussion
So there's allegedly about 135 Alfa 165's left on the road, but I can't tell you the last time I saw one. Possibly the least family-like Tipo 4 car of the 4 (Saab 9000, Lancia Thema, Fiat Croma & Alfa 164), and better for it. The 2.0 mills were ok as Shed says, the problem being anyone who drove the 3.0 couldn't have any respect for the 2.0!
Love it this week, great find.
Love it this week, great find.
The Don of Croy said:
Very nice. Didn't a certain J. May have the 'posh' version as a company car once?
Good shed, good value.
Keep up the good work.
Good shed, good value.
Keep up the good work.
Alfa Romeo 164 three-litre V6.As seen on TV: it's shed time
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/columnists/274...
Ug_lee said:
300kg between the 4 pot and the V6??
What was the V6 block made of, lead?
The actual V6 is perhaps 40kg heavier at the most. What was the V6 block made of, lead?
Maybe the rest is rust,given it's heavier than steel (whilst still attached)
The TS engine is better (retro)suited into the 105 coupes and spider.
Edited by craig_m67 on Friday 24th April 11:30
Ali_T said:
That 300kg may be from the Q4 with it's 4wd system? The normal 3.0 was only around 1300-1350kg. Same as a "lightweight" modern hot hatch.
Autocar weighed a 3.0 12v Lusso at 1365kgA 12v 3.0 Cloverleaf came in at 1444kg
A Q4 was over 1600kg
Those will be in road trim and half a tank of fuel, ready to go, no people or luggage on board
I bought a 164 2.0ts special Edition in green with green mouldings and bumpers (instead of the usual dark grey ) also had 5 spoke alloy wheels (cromadora ?)
Green velour interior and in built power amps for the rear speakers.
I bought it for the value of the tax on the screen (£60)
It had a short MOT , put a new caliper on the back for the new mot , and ran it until it needed re-testing .
The dash lit up like Disneyland when you hit a bump ,"cured" by wedging a folded beer mat in the corner of the instrument cluster .
Sold it on ebay to an alfa nut who only wanted the wheels .
Green velour interior and in built power amps for the rear speakers.
I bought it for the value of the tax on the screen (£60)
It had a short MOT , put a new caliper on the back for the new mot , and ran it until it needed re-testing .
The dash lit up like Disneyland when you hit a bump ,"cured" by wedging a folded beer mat in the corner of the instrument cluster .
Sold it on ebay to an alfa nut who only wanted the wheels .
s m said:
Ali_T said:
That 300kg may be from the Q4 with it's 4wd system? The normal 3.0 was only around 1300-1350kg. Same as a "lightweight" modern hot hatch.
Autocar weighed a 3.0 12v Lusso at 1365kgA 12v 3.0 Cloverleaf came in at 1444kg
A Q4 was over 1600kg
Those will be in road trim and half a tank of fuel, ready to go, no people or luggage on board
stevestead said:
Remember my 164 fondly, great continental tourer. Particularly remember travelling four up to Lake Garda and back with us all sitting in armchair comfort. My impression was that the Twin Spark engine always sounded sweeter in the 75 which is the one car I regret selling
I think I've read similar said about the V6, in that it sounded better in the 75 or Alfetta GTV than the 164. Something to do with being mounted longtidudinally rather than transverse?I'm fortunate enough to have visited Como and Garda. Fond memories.
Bella machina. In fact the 164 still gives me the fondest memories of any car I've ever owned, and it's easily the best-looking saloon of the Decade that Taste Forgot.
2.0 TS is the best engine in my view (V6 doesn't handle nearly as nicely). Be warned though: the 164 can be pretty pricey to maintain, which almost certainly explains why there are so few around now. Still would though.
2.0 TS is the best engine in my view (V6 doesn't handle nearly as nicely). Be warned though: the 164 can be pretty pricey to maintain, which almost certainly explains why there are so few around now. Still would though.
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