Rare for a reason? 1972-1983 4-door Alfetta type 116

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I lust for a 1972-1983 4-door Alfetta 1.8 or 2000 (type 116):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW5g86Gj2hE
Liking the model with the 4 round lights.

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They can be found at 5-10K euros over here. I'll inform at my local Alfa specialist which happends to be the best in the NLs. A Polizia nosed car looks the dogs!

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Thx, maybe show me the money pits I should avoid. What is the difference with the Giulias?

Apart from rust - only the good ones have survived - the period Alfa mechanicals should be pretty good.

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rodericb said:

And you can revell in the fact that you will have Countach taillights!

Italian parts bin: everything goes!

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Aren't the 105 series transaxle cars as well?

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OK, so in terms of handling and roadholding these 116 cars should offer an improved drive?

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The roadhandling in the 105 series varies from Coupe to Spider to Giulia.

The Coupe is the driver of the bunch. Agility is compromised by lack of PAS. The later Spiders have both PAS and EFI and are very relaxed to drive. No need to push hard because it won't like its limits. The Giulia ... well, go find an umolested example

116 prices are half or even a third a good 105 price tag. Seems like a logical choice to pick a solid 116 and spent some cash to make it a beautifull driver.

Although it will never match the 105 in looks ...

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Bertone hints:






Splendid stuff.

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Power Assisted Steering.