1991 Alfa Romeo 168 Qv 3.0 V6 12v One Owner, No Rust, Non Smoker Excellent on 2040-cars

US $9,998.00

Year:1991 Mileage:137733 Color: and interior quality and the original Alfa insignia mat is in place and in very good condition

Location:

Torrance, California, United States

1991 Alfa Romeo 168 QV 3.0 V6 12V One Owner, No Rust, Non Smoker Excellent, US $9,998.00, image 1

1991 Alfa Romeo 164/168

Quadrifoglio Verde

The 164 Quadrifoglio Verde (badged as the 164 QV) was available from 1990-1992 as the top of the range model. It featured an extended front spoiler, deeper side-skirts and a deeper rear apron. Inside, the 164 QV featured sculpted sports seats and mechanically the car featured an up-rated 3.0 12V V6 and adjustable damper settings.

2,155 units sold in 1991

The story of the 168 in Hong Kong is unique in Alfa Romeo history, and has a lot to do with the Chinese belief in the significance of numerology and outright superstition. Even in modern Hong Kong society, these beliefs continue to thrive, and while not every Hong Kong resident may personally believe in unlucky numbers, they are almost universally known by nearly everyone.

As is illustrated by the 164, in some Asian societies, the relationship between certain groups of numbers can be highly complex and go unnoticed by most Westerners. In the simplest terms, for example, the number 4 in Chinese is nearly synonymous with the word for "death." Thus, different combinations of numbers can represent different things: some lucky, some prosperous, and, as Alfa Romeo soon discovered, some which could profoundly affect sales of their cars.

In the Cantonese dialect, which is prevalent in Hong Kong, 164, when pronounced as a phase, literally means "the more you go the more you die." This had immediate and obvious meaning when taken in the context of an automobile.

Alfa's Hong Kong-savvy sales representatives made an unprecedented move and quickly cabled Fiat management for permission to substitute the much-maligned 164 emblem with one now marked 168. The number 8 is perhaps the luckiest in all of Hong Kong as it is similar to the word for prosperity and wealth.

Therefore, what was originally one of the worst rear insignias imaginable instantly became one of the best: 168 means "the more you go the wealthier you'll be."

The Alfa 164 was always a great sports sedan to drive but the "S" version offers even more enjoyment. In all ranges the car offers excellent performance and pulls very strong and without hesitation.

Driving the Alfa is really a pleasure. There are no signs of mechanical issues and there is no noise in the drive-line. The clutch is excellent, the transmission shifts very well, the synchromesh gears are excellent (even at higher speeds) and the car is fitted with matching set of tires and original wheels. The car steers straight, stops straight and has excellent brakes. An inspection of the underside of the car is clean and free from rust and any signs of previous repair or accidents. We encourage a review of the photos as the old adage "A photo is worth a thousand words" clearly applies in this instance! All of the electrical components are fully functional.

The trunk and engine bay are very clean and consistent with the condition of the car's exterior and interior quality and the original Alfa insignia mat is in place and in very good condition. Under the mat are the properly secured spare tire, wheel and the cars original jack.

We often times receive questions that go something like: "Does the car really look as good as it does in the photographs"? The answer in this case is yes. This car is a very attractive example of the difficult to locate 164 S Alfa Romeo with most desirable 168 badge. Perhaps most important, this is an opportunity to own a truly unique and original Alfa 168 S that offers great handling, looks and performance at a very attractive price.

Looking at the market trend for 164's using Hagerty's Valuation tool. If its correct then in the last 2 years 164's have seen a big increase (percent wise) in value.

Hagerty Price Guide Report

1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S

4dr Sedan 6-cyl. 2959cc/200hp PFI

The average value for this vehicle is:

$8,608*

Date	Condition 4	Condition 3	Condition 2	Condition 1
Dec 2013	$5,700	$8,800	$11,400	$18,400
Aug 2013	$5,500	$8,500	$11,100	$17,500
Apr 2013	$5,500	$8,500	$11,100	$17,500
Dec 2012	$5,500	$8,500	$11,100	$17,500
Aug 2012	$5,500	$8,500	$11,100	$17,500
Apr 2012	$5,500	$8,500	$11,100	$17,500
Dec 2011	$4,800	$7,400	$9,700	$15,200
Sep 2011	$4,800	$7,400	$9,700	$15,200
Apr 2011	$4,800	$7,400	$9,700	$15,200
Dec 2010	$4,800	$7,400	$9,600	$15,100
Aug 2010	$4,700	$7,200	$9,400	$14,800
Apr 2010	$4,700	$7,200	$9,100	$14,200
Dec 2009	$4,700	$7,100	$9,000	$14,000
Aug 2009	$4,700	$7,100	$9,000	$14,000
Apr 2009	$4,700	$7,100	$9,000	$13,900
Dec 2008	$5,200	$7,700	$9,500	$14,600
Aug 2008	$5,200	$7,700	$9,500	$14,600
Apr 2008	$7,400	$10,500	$12,100	$16,100
Dec 2007	$7,500	$10,400	$12,000	$16,000
Aug 2007	$7,500	$10,400	$12,000	$16,000
Apr 2007	$7,400	$10,200	$11,500	$15,100
Dec 2006	$7,400	$10,200	$11,500	$15,100

Notes/Buzz

While interest seems to have shifted towards later high-performance models, any good 164 is a great drive. "Good" is the key here.

AutoCheck Vehicle History Report

1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S

Report Run Date: 2014-01-05 21:46:36.657 EST

Report Summary

Class: Upscale - Luxury
Engine: 3.0L V6 FI
Country of Assembly: Italy
Vehicle Age: 23 year(s)
Calculated Owners: 1

VIN: ZAREA33E1M6211275
Year : 1991
Make : Alfa Romeo
Model: 164 S
Style/Body: Sedan 4D

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15 Title/Problem areas checked:

	No abandoned title record
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	No fire damaged title record
	No grey market title record
	No hail damage title record
	No insurance loss title or probable total loss record
	No junk or scrapped title record
	No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record
	No odometer problem title record
	No rebuilt/rebuildable title record
	No salvage title or salvage auction record
	No water damaged title record
	No NHTSA crash test record
	No frame/unibody damage record
	No recycling facility record

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Mileage

Date Reported

	865	10/05/1994

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No Additional Information Reported! AutoCheck shows no additional vehicle uses or events reported to AutoCheck for this 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S (ZAREA33E1M6211275). This includes reported vehicle uses such as rental or lease, and events such as whether the vehicle has been reported to have had a loan/lien or duplicate title issued. Other events show if the vehicle has a reported accident and how many calculated accidents or if it has been reported stolen or repossessed. It is recommended to have pre-owned vehicles inspected by a third party prior to purchase.

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6 Vehicle uses checked:

	No fleet, rental and/or lease use record
	No taxi use record
	No police use record
	No government use record
	No livery use record
	No driver education record

0 Event(s) Reported:

9 Vehicle events checked:

	No accident record reported through accident data sources
	No corrected title record
	No duplicate title record
	No emission/safety inspection record
	No loan/lien record
	No fire damage incident record
	No repossessed record
	No theft record
	No storm area registration/title record

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Report Run Date: 2014-01-05 21:46:36.657 EST

Vehicle: 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S (ZAREA33E1M6211275)

Event Date	Event Location	Odometer Reading	Data Source	Event Detail
10/05/1994	SAINT LOUIS, MO	865	Motor Vehicle Dept.	ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
10/11/1996	SAINT LOUIS, MO		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/15/1997	SAINT LOUIS, MO		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/19/1998	SAINT LOUIS, MO		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/12/2000	MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/12/2001	MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/04/2003	MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/10/2005	MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/03/2007	SAINT CHARLES, MO		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
11/06/2009	SAINT CHARLES, MO		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/27/2011	MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL

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Marchionne uses racial epithet to describe what must power future Alfa Romeo models

Wed, 16 Jan 2013

Sergio Marchionne and his Fiat empire have a lot riding on the US return of the Alfa Romeo brand. The endeavor has been in progress for what feels like a lifetime - certainly for as long as Fiat has had the Chrysler brand under its Italian wing.
It's not surprising that Fiat CEO Marchionne needs a perfect first Alfa to mark a return to America. And here's where things get dicey. Nobody would argue with Marchionne's insistence that Alfa Romeo's be powered by Italian engines - as Marchionne himself is quoted to have said at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, "There are some things that are well done in Italy."
If not what he said, then, it's how he said it that has eyebrows raised. "I cannot come up with a schlock product, I just won't. I won't put an American engine into that car. With all due respect to my American friends, it needs to be a wop engine." Wait, what's that?

Alfa Romeo considering Ferrari-developed engines for new product lineup

Sun, 06 Apr 2014

A report in Bloomberg adds more details to the plans for Alfa Romeo's fourth turnaround plan in Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne's tenure, and this time Ferrari is apparently going to be part of the show. In December Automotive News Europe reported that a new Maserati-derived rear-drive architecture would be the centerpiece at Alfa Romeo, as well as coming Chrysler and Dodge products. At the time, ANE said the platform would support a new midsize sedan and wagon perhaps to be called Giulia, a fullsize sedan and a midsize crossover, with retail appearance of the product initiative commencing perhaps as soon as next year. It would be part of Fiat's $12.3-billion spend on new models and European recovery.
The Bloomberg report says that particulars haven't been finalized, but the plan is to have six new Alfas appear over the next five years, two of which would be SUVs. The futures of the Mito and Giulietta, two of the three cars Alfa currently sells and 99 percent of sales last year, aren't assured, meaning that the lineup in six years could be seven cars (including the 4C), six of which we haven't any definitive clue of yet. The top-tier versions of those cars, according to the report - perhaps the Quadrifoglio Verde - "will be equipped with motors developed by Ferrari."
Marchionne wants to get sales up to 300,000 units per year when the lineup is complete, pairing Alfa sales with Jeep's global dealer network to open up the retail channel. That kind of volume would get Fiat's Italian plants back in business properly, even though Marchionne's stance on Italy-only Alfa production would mean the end of the anticipated roadster that was to be twinned with the coming Mazda MX-5 Miata. Alfa's direction will be laid out in Detroit in May as part of the overall strategy presentation for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV.

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Mitsubishi Mirage, Toyota thinks of beefing up US production, Marchionne on Alfa, Dart and minivans, Ford Atlas concept, Honda Gear concept
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