Been having an attack of the Alfa Romeo fever the last few weeeks. First, I was looking for a nice 166, but after a disappointing test drive, I went for 159 instead.
I wanted a manual 3.2 Q4 Ti Berlina, which are rare cars, but I came across this one in Bielefeld, Germany with 93xxxx kms with the right price. Long story short, I flew down and drove it home.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7u0iZvGotvINE4_Ju10VmQGPw1wTclN3c26YZSr6DpgjcvG4C7Z9GkAQRrNGDfpA4lQILBkL6n3N8yLiJW5cbLwgk31BG7-Fhlr4KJUZIDuR6TZ13iVI5CPhzBYVVc1QvPgiA3IONXcmPTzmXtpheeVXPUS8ZbU786LBIHyUcQK4wDenz7d4CkX09Hpk0__aACMGuDDF0v5MOzjsoMDyTUNHdU4hLsZXWH_LxTindJCsT3I1dUVOkeEcgIKBfzoEevs0HCyizF8y8mV8OhnhHXgwrmgAQ5UWeayfHf73vEWRVpjCPdvLOzLfpjJcB5G4FPVjPFA2LokQ3eHds6tm29OVKFLG2vNp_b2QHtRx6ilZuDeZFZvnKVIQPccnTAwMC_NvPzqG6jXtI_RQS1fLpuMqvEsfhoYr_zRm5OunHl2n9OqAIeTxUgk4jdKeR587SEVBsjT75RM1bmMaT-OoXpg-QHrzW227W7ahlYk2LVsAQ51kLE7jcMzAN7pPuKfjApU3gQwCN5s1vklkZMnrJ1fuwldz8TQf88vOb9VWkewCgqPR1_u-2Wv8Drp6k4YKp9ZaXQ67YWVwxcNegvAZdiLlJ2ONVEkBxhdIts1t3PIddb5wmAqn2-t9BAmXF7Hgby9lhzvJmXU6yl6zKc8FDr1KrRbHkAj0hA=w1230-h923-no)
The drive home was 1600 kms, which I had to to in less than 24h (!), because a meeting I had to attend on wednesday.
Gas consumption was old amcar bad, with an average at 12,4/100kms=around 20mpg, but keeping pace at around 150 km/h didn't help.
Got Norwegian plates yesterday. Happy so far.
That is a nice looking car, I remember digging them when they were new.
Yes, very sharp!
Nice car. How many do you have now?
Sexy
Nice!!
Damn that looks good.
Quote from: mzziaz on June 15, 2018, 06:06:12 AM
Been having an attack of the Alfa Romeo fever the last few weeeks. First, I was looking for a nice 166, but after a disappointing test drive, I went for 159 instead.
I wanted a manual 3.2 Q4 Ti Berlina, which are rare cars, but I came across this one in Bielefeld, Germany with 93xxxx kms with the right price. Long story short, I flew down and drove it home.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7u0iZvGotvINE4_Ju10VmQGPw1wTclN3c26YZSr6DpgjcvG4C7Z9GkAQRrNGDfpA4lQILBkL6n3N8yLiJW5cbLwgk31BG7-Fhlr4KJUZIDuR6TZ13iVI5CPhzBYVVc1QvPgiA3IONXcmPTzmXtpheeVXPUS8ZbU786LBIHyUcQK4wDenz7d4CkX09Hpk0__aACMGuDDF0v5MOzjsoMDyTUNHdU4hLsZXWH_LxTindJCsT3I1dUVOkeEcgIKBfzoEevs0HCyizF8y8mV8OhnhHXgwrmgAQ5UWeayfHf73vEWRVpjCPdvLOzLfpjJcB5G4FPVjPFA2LokQ3eHds6tm29OVKFLG2vNp_b2QHtRx6ilZuDeZFZvnKVIQPccnTAwMC_NvPzqG6jXtI_RQS1fLpuMqvEsfhoYr_zRm5OunHl2n9OqAIeTxUgk4jdKeR587SEVBsjT75RM1bmMaT-OoXpg-QHrzW227W7ahlYk2LVsAQ51kLE7jcMzAN7pPuKfjApU3gQwCN5s1vklkZMnrJ1fuwldz8TQf88vOb9VWkewCgqPR1_u-2Wv8Drp6k4YKp9ZaXQ67YWVwxcNegvAZdiLlJ2ONVEkBxhdIts1t3PIddb5wmAqn2-t9BAmXF7Hgby9lhzvJmXU6yl6zKc8FDr1KrRbHkAj0hA=w1230-h923-no)
Utterly gorgeous. Congratulations!
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tyh3etTu4IjIfYbJjMxxJK8H1kvO3vKS/)
(http://drive.google.com/file/d/1QmnWRMbtsk8ez7UeK5WgJpzC8Qi5JUkP/view?usp=drivesdk)
New plates issued. The car is washed and waxed, ready for vacation.
(http://drive.google.com/file/d/1tDmqq0fb9ksomC1RlVVHIeXsOnklEIFU/view?usp=drivesdk)
The car is getting a service and some minor repairs at Arnst Auto-Technic in Hamburg, while we take a trip to Spain. Pretty nice workshop. A beautiful, blue Montreal sat in the back yard.
..... can't get the pictures to embed
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tyh3etTu4IjIfYbJjMxxJK8H1kvO3vKS/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QmnWRMbtsk8ez7UeK5WgJpzC8Qi5JUkP/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tDmqq0fb9ksomC1RlVVHIeXsOnklEIFU/view?usp=drivesdk
Quote from: mzziaz on June 30, 2018, 11:17:17 AM
..... can't get the pictures to embed
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tDmqq0fb9ksomC1RlVVHIeXsOnklEIFU/view?usp=drivesdk
Okay, what is the white one, year and model?
A Lancia Fulvia Coupe, I think. Not sure what year.
Quite lovely. Your Alfa as well.
Now you are a true enthusiast according to Top Gear lore. Congrats. Beautiful car.
That is beautiful.
Nice! Did you have any fun on the drive home? How did you get over to Norway? Did you take a ferry from Denmark or drive across the Oresund Bridge to Sweden and then back over?
I did the ferry Puttby Rødgarden, and then the Øresund bridge.
I'm about to repeat the trip now. Right now, I'm in Copenhagen after driving to Germany (with the Alfa), and a trip to Spain by plane.
It is a beautiful autobahn stormer.
Quote from: mzziaz on July 19, 2018, 11:57:51 AM
I did the ferry Puttby Rødgarden, and then the Øresund bridge.
I'm about to repeat the trip now. Right now, I'm in Copenhagen after driving to Germany (with the Alfa), and a trip to Spain by plane.
It is a beautiful autobahn stormer.
That's one awesome thing about Europe...you can be in many different countries easily. Shit, I can drive for 8 hours and still be in the same state. :lol:
Congrats! :cheers:
Why didn't you get the SPORTWAGON? :praise:
(http://i.wheelsage.org/pictures/a/alfa_romeo/italdesign/159_sportwagon_ti/alfa_romeo_159_sportwagon_ti_14.jpeg)
(http://i.wheelsage.org/pictures/a/alfa_romeo/italdesign/159_sportwagon_ti/alfa_romeo_159_sportwagon_ti_254.jpeg)
Quote from: mzziaz on July 19, 2018, 11:57:51 AM
I did the ferry Puttby Rødgarden, and then the Øresund bridge.
I'm about to repeat the trip now. Right now, I'm in Copenhagen after driving to Germany (with the Alfa), and a trip to Spain by plane.
It is a beautiful autobahn stormer.
I'm jealous. I wish I could do that drive, man!
Returned home yesterday evening after the final leg from Oslo. It's been a great trip.
Wims; I preferred the berlina over the sportwagen. Actually, I find the proportions to be better than even the Brera, which I also considered briefly.
Quote from: mzziaz on July 22, 2018, 06:22:39 AM
Wims; I preferred the berlina over the sportwagen. Actually, I find the proportions to be better than even the Brera, which I also considered briefly.
I usually prefer wagons over sedans, but in this case I think both the sedan and wagon look amazing. But with the wagon you get some added practicality. Congrats again! Sweet ride! :cheers:
Alfa Romeo 159s are still a common sight here, also the 156. STYLISH! :wub:
Hi, old friend. Soon it's spring.
(https://i.imgur.com/e3HATAb_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
A barn find! This will only be complete if you tell us mice are nesting in the air cleaner.
And there's a cardboard box full of parts in the boot.
forum needs more ALFA
Oh God, for a second there I thought it was dented.
Quote from: Rockraven on February 18, 2019, 05:39:45 AM
Oh God, for a second there I thought it was dented.
Au contrare. It is in great shape. I even gave it a full Mercasol-antirust treatment before putting it in storaga. Right now, I'm tempted to have it professionally detailed. It does need a good polish.
Quote from: Rockraven on February 18, 2019, 05:39:45 AM
Oh God, for a second there I thought it was dented.
:lol: Same. That shadow.
Quote from: mzziaz on February 18, 2019, 06:53:43 AM
Au contrare. It is in great shape. I even gave it a full Mercasol-antirust treatment before putting it in storaga. Right now, I'm tempted to have it professionally detailed. It does need a good polish.
Did you start it occasionally when it was in storage; in the shed?
Quote from: FoMoJo on February 18, 2019, 08:29:34 AM
Did you start it occasionally when it was in storage; in the shed?
No, unfortunelately.
Quote from: mzziaz on February 18, 2019, 08:48:39 AM
No, unfortunelately.
If you un hooked the battery I bet you're fine. I full expect my car to start no problem after putting the battery back in.
Quote from: 68_427 on February 19, 2019, 04:50:52 PM
If you un hooked the battery I bet you're fine. I full expect my car to start no problem after putting the battery back in.
So you store the Vette for the winter?
Remind me - where do you live, and what's your other vehicle?
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 19, 2019, 06:40:57 PM
So you store the Vette for the winter?
Remind me - where do you live, and what's your other vehicle?
Yeah it's in a building with dry concrete floors owned by the fire department at $180 for the whole season. I also have a 2005 GMC Sierra
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1871/29177339227_03fd15ac51_z.jpg)
I live in Rochester, NY
Quote from: 68_427 on February 19, 2019, 07:05:35 PM
Yeah it's in a building with dry concrete floors owned by the fire department at $180 for the whole season. I also have a 2005 GMC Sierra
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1871/29177339227_03fd15ac51_z.jpg)
GMC Sierras are AWESOME :rockon:
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 19, 2019, 07:08:29 PM
GMC Sierras are AWESOME :rockon:
Fully loaded grandpa spec truck. Even has a factory sunroof. Also gets 23mpg on the highway. I'll be sad to sell it when I decide to move south
Quote from: 68_427 on February 19, 2019, 07:12:59 PM
Fully loaded grandpa spec truck. Even has a factory sunroof. Also gets 23mpg on the highway. I'll be sad to sell it when I decide to move south
Uhh, my GMC gets 14 MPG highway.
Damn, Exploder only gets like 18-20 on the highway. Maybe 23 if you only consider the stretch from the top of the Eisenhower tunnel down to Golden.
Dakota only gets 22-23 highway. This is bullshit.
(https://i.imgur.com/MFaRbDz.jpg)
Went tracking the other day.
I plan on doing another run on the 22nd
Pretty cars!!
Yup. Three decades of Alfa.
That 164 is the ultra rare V6 Q4 version.
How did you get from Germany to Norway? Did you go up through Denmark, take the bridge to Sweden and then drive over? Or did you take a ferry directly to Norway from the mainland?
Quote from: dazzleman on September 20, 2020, 05:46:08 AM
How did you get from Germany to Norway? Did you go up through Denmark, take the bridge to Sweden and then drive over? Or did you take a ferry directly to Norway from the mainland?
I took the short ferry trip from Puttgarten to Rødby, then drove through Denmark and Sweden. Great trip.
Quote from: mzziaz on September 20, 2020, 02:50:34 PM
I took the short ferry trip from Puttgarten to Rødby, then drove through Denmark and Sweden. Great trip.
I wish I could have come along!
If ever a Scandinavian/European gtg materializes, I'll happily offer long drives with the Alfa.