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Very Clean 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 L Automatic 117k Anthracite Gray Leather Sunroof on 2040-cars
Year:1991
Mileage:117200
Location:
Tucker, Georgia, United States
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I’m representing this very nice garage kept 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 L automatic for long time Alfa Romeo Owner’s Club members Tom
& Frida. They purchased this Anthracite Gray with Dark Gray leather beauty
from me (Todd Spruell – Paul Spruell Alfa, Inc.) on 11/30/1992 with 14,654
miles.
I recently sold Tom's very nice 1986 GTV-6... This is his wife’s car.
Adult, Italian, female, non-smoker owner/driver.
I’m representing this well documented 164 as an ex Alfa Romeo dealer with
intimate knowledge of these cars and in this case... it’s enthusiast
owners.
PLEASE READ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION! I have driven this car for two
months (2000 miles) to make sure that it is described both accurately and in
detail. It is my goal to make sure that you know exactly what you are
buying.
It currently has just over 117,000 miles. It’s 183 HP 3.0 V-6 engine starts
on the first turn of the key, with no smoke or valve noise. It idles smoothly
and runs strong. The 4-speed automatic ZF transmission works perfectly. The only
option that this car does not have are the power adjustable split rear seats. It
did come with a sunroof. This car has always been kept in top cosmetic and
mechanical condition. The overall wear and tear of the car is more consistent
with a car half it’s age/mileage. I have many detailed pictures available. I insist that pictures be requested and phone contact is made with me before you bid (Todd Spruell 678 665-1997).
The body is perfectly straight with all of its original panels and vin #’s.
The paint has just been polished and waxed. It shows beautifully without any
swirls or a single hint of polish or wax in the jams or gaskets. No dings on
either side of the car. The only flaw that really jumps out at you is on the top right side of the trunk lid. It has a small ding and a scratch and a tiny ding on the top of the right rear
quarter, just next to it. It also has a 1” scratch on
the rear reflector bar, that could look better with a sand and polish. It has a scuf on the right front corner, if you look closely. Both the
front and rear logo emblems are a little faded. The frontal area (nose and
windshield) have a light patina consistent with it’s age but nothing hideous.
So... it would benefit from a little bit of ding removal and touch up paint.
Just to be clear... the paint is not all original. For example... the left from
parking light was broken out causing minor damage to the fender, back in July
of 1993. The estimate to repair it for $368 is in the records. It’s had some other paint work, when it was almost new.. but nothing from any major damage. The work is so good.. it's virtually undetectable. I think that the original finish on
the wheels are the best testimony to the lifetime of care that this 164 has
received. No curb damage. Paint is shiny and nicely intact, You have to look
closely to see the brake debris that has embedded itself over the years.
The interior is simply amazing. Frida is a petite woman with no children. So
there is not a scuff or scratch on the on the seats, door sills/gaskets or
panels worth mentioning. The leather has been well preserved and it is soft and
supple. From the headliner to the carpet... it is as clean and original as you
will find. The only cosmetic flaws are the windshield/dash vent trim panel is
cracked in two places and the shifter tongue filler strip is broken (so you can
see down into the console, when it is in drive). The floor mats are in good condition and the carpet underneath is perfect. Again.... all of the door,trunk and hood gaskets are polished and
waxed. Every inch of rubber and plastic are cleaned and dressed.
The suspension and steering are generally tight and it rides very smoothly
on a matching set of Kumho Ecsta ASX 206/60 15” tires. The last receipt in the
records for a mount and balance is dated 12/1/2004. The tires are in excellent
condition and worn about 50%. A slight rattle can be detected while driving over
rough surfaces. Brakes are also smooth and without any noise. It lived its first
year in Tennessee and the rest in Georgia. So... the body is rust free and the
undercarriage is free of any abnormal corrosion, due to not having been exposed
to salted roads. I have taken some pictures of the undercarriage and it does
have a normal amount of sweaty oil and dirt on the lower section of the engine,
but it is not dripping any fluids.
Books, Records and Documentation – It comes with all of its original
paperwork, window sticker, booklets and owner’s manual. The service book is
dealer stamped for the 10k, 20k and 30k service. Out of warranty the car has
receipts from respected Alfa shops. Tom was also hands on and did some
maintenance himself. So... not all of the oil changes are documented. Again...
the car speaks for itself. Remove the oil cap and you can see how incredibly
clean the inside of the head is and how little wear there is on the cam. Also,
it has a documented history of passing Georgia emissions test with flying
colors. Included... are the spare key, valet key and both remotes for the
working factory alarm system. The spare wheel/tire, jack, tool kit and straps.
The tool kit is missing the red screw in wheel stud, that helps to align the
wheel, while bolting it up. Even the ski bag (that lives behind the rear arm
rest) for the passage from the trunk to the interior of the car is still
there.
The most recent work was just done at 115,114 miles. New water pump and
belts (Including the timing belt).
5/17/2009 Owner changed distributor cap, rotor & spark plugs
8/26/2006 Optima battery
1/7/2004 center exhaust
5/7/2003 – thermostat & radiator tank
5/29/98 – 80,654 miles. Timing belt, oil pan gasket, rear main &
cigarette seals.
The lows...
The AC needs an expansion valve and filter-drier ($450-500). Then the
system can be charged. The compressor wiring has been temporarily disconnected
to prevent it from coming on in the meantime. The compressor does have a leak
and has some bearing noise. I suspect, that it would hold a charge (possibly for
a summer??) and be more quiet with refrigerant + oil. So... you might be able to
get more use out of it, before it needs to be completely replaced.
It will run out of fuel with four gallons of fuel in the tank (at about 1/4
tank). I discovered this the hard way.... The car came to me with a starting
problem and running a little rough, due to the loss of fuel pressure. The fix
required replacing a small piece of fuel line on the fuel pump (inside the fuel
tank). I also installed a new fuel filter, just prior to removing the fuel pump
as part of the diagnosis. Although the pump works... something is clearly wrong
with its pick up. Should not be difficult to figure out.
Something is out of adjustment on the flow of the air in the dash
ventilation system. For example... when it is set to the floor, you can still
feel a flow from the side and middle vents. This can be compensated for by
opening and closing the dash vents manually. This also creates more circulation
noise, particularly with the 3rd and 4th fan speeds. Although it's not moving
the air quite the way it should.... it’s also not making any clicking or ticking
sounds. So perhaps it could be repaired without a part or worst case scenario...
replace the stepper motor.
Here is a punch list of the smaller items that will need attention if your
looking for perfection – Cruise control does not work. Windshield washer tank
leaks. Sunroof deflector needs adjustment (you have to hold it down for sunroof
to close). Gas filler lid has been repaired (a used replacement part comes with
the car, but it needs to be painted to match), Gas cap has minor cosmetic
damage. Front cigarette lighter does not work.
I would not have any apprehensions about driving this car anywhere and I
have complete confidence that you can fly into the Atlanta airport and drive it
home safely.
It would be difficult to find a comparable car that is on the market.
Priced accordingly. Seeking a good home. |
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