Great Italian car thread
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No the 166 is a completely different animal, they only share 2 numbers and an engine.
The 166 is an epic cruiser which can do a bit of business in the bends whereas the 164 is a true B-road bomber which doubles as an excellent cruiser.
Personally for me I love the angular looks of the 164, the 166 is a bit too droopy nosed (although still a looker)
The interior of the 166 is lightyears ahead of the 164 but that's Fiats fault (the Lancia Thema was the luxury model in the type 4 stable)
Alas its all personal preference but I can say hand on heart I'd never not have a 164
The 166 is an epic cruiser which can do a bit of business in the bends whereas the 164 is a true B-road bomber which doubles as an excellent cruiser.
Personally for me I love the angular looks of the 164, the 166 is a bit too droopy nosed (although still a looker)
The interior of the 166 is lightyears ahead of the 164 but that's Fiats fault (the Lancia Thema was the luxury model in the type 4 stable)
Alas its all personal preference but I can say hand on heart I'd never not have a 164
Mid engined - check
Light weight -check
Italian - check
Badge with proven racing/rally heritage - Check
Seen one on the dual carriage way about 8 months and now think they are really cool - check
Can you guess what it is?
Ok so the last point might not help...
Oh and it hasn't been posted in this thread before.
Light weight -check
Italian - check
Badge with proven racing/rally heritage - Check
Seen one on the dual carriage way about 8 months and now think they are really cool - check
Can you guess what it is?
Ok so the last point might not help...
Oh and it hasn't been posted in this thread before.
rijmij99 said:
Gotta be a Montecarlo then
Yep.Read an old review comparing it to the Esprit, said the Lancia was a little slower and less refined, but a lot cheaper and rather awesome.
Im sure I could handle the front locking now and then...
I saw one ages ago look really, really good. If they were cheap it would make a rather fun classic rally project...
I always thought the Monte Carlo had a very long nose considering it was mid engined, i think it would have been prettier if it was slightly shorter.
Speaking of spotting cars though, i saw a Alfa 147 GTA in Nairobi the other day. Possibly the most inappropriate car for that environment!
Speaking of spotting cars though, i saw a Alfa 147 GTA in Nairobi the other day. Possibly the most inappropriate car for that environment!
jacklewisno1 said:
I always thought the Monte Carlo had a very long nose considering it was mid engined, i think it would have been prettier if it was slightly shorter.
Speaking of spotting cars though, i saw a Alfa 147 GTA in Nairobi the other day. Possibly the most inappropriate car for that environment!
Yeah the nose is longer than most mid engined cars, but it does have certain something about it in the flesh as rijmij said.Speaking of spotting cars though, i saw a Alfa 147 GTA in Nairobi the other day. Possibly the most inappropriate car for that environment!
I havent spent much timing in the Italian world of cars recently, mainly been thinking about getting an s1 Elise...
iva cosworth said:
At todays Goodwood SS.
Have another gratuitous Barchetta pic too...
The Fulvia's are surprising cheap, and rather brilliant little cars to drive, and achingly pretty.
That reminds me to plan a trip to the Vernasca silver flag...
jacklewisno1 said:
rijmij99 said:
Sounds like the best car for that environment to me
High maintenance, Gas guzzling, low sprung and front wheel drive. Not ideal for Kenyan traffic jams or 'roads'. It looked like it got used a lot though as it had dents in every panel.jacklewisno1 said:
Whats the general opinion on the 164? Ive never been a huge fan but then ive always compared it to the 166, which i think is so much better looking. Found a short vid of a 'tarted' 166. It does sound good 
http://vimeo.com/41443403
That link goes to a 164, not a tarted 166? The only "tarty" bit is the OZ alloys?http://vimeo.com/41443403
MarkwG said:
jacklewisno1 said:
Whats the general opinion on the 164? Ive never been a huge fan but then ive always compared it to the 166, which i think is so much better looking. Found a short vid of a 'tarted' 166. It does sound good
http://vimeo.com/41443403
That link goes to a 164, not a tarted 166? The only "tarty" bit is the OZ alloys?http://vimeo.com/41443403
Fantuzzi said:
Your 'great Italian car threads' man on the street, constant great pics of meets and events!
The Fulvia's are surprising cheap, and rather brilliant little cars to drive, and achingly pretty.
That reminds me to plan a trip to the Vernasca silver flag...
Fulvias are quite cheap but not that model- series 1 HF 1.6 "Fanalone" are £35k and more.The Fulvia's are surprising cheap, and rather brilliant little cars to drive, and achingly pretty.
That reminds me to plan a trip to the Vernasca silver flag...
richardgcs said:
Fantuzzi said:
Your 'great Italian car threads' man on the street, constant great pics of meets and events!
The Fulvia's are surprising cheap, and rather brilliant little cars to drive, and achingly pretty.
That reminds me to plan a trip to the Vernasca silver flag...
Fulvias are quite cheap but not that model- series 1 HF 1.6 "Fanalone" are £35k and more.The Fulvia's are surprising cheap, and rather brilliant little cars to drive, and achingly pretty.
That reminds me to plan a trip to the Vernasca silver flag...
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