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.

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?

Quote from: FoMoJo on June 15, 2018, 08:02:12 AM
Nice car.  How many do you have now?

Only three!

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.

Utterly gorgeous. Congratulations!

New plates issued. The car is washed and waxed, ready for vacation.




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.

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Quote from: mzziaz on June 30, 2018, 11:17:17 AM
..... can't get the pictures to embed

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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. 

Congrats! 

Why didn't you get the SPORTWAGON? 

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! 

Alfa Romeo 159s are still a common sight here, also the 156. STYLISH! 

Hi, old friend. Soon it's spring.

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.

Same. That shadow.