Gorgeous Busso-engined V6 with comprehensive history record
Recent cambelt replacement
Iconic Teledial alloys
Striking, original and unrestored example
THE APPEAL
There aren’t many car manufacturers who hit the nail right on the head with every single one of their designs, but Alfa Romeo has a near-perfect track record. After all, the Italian firm is renowned as a brand for car enthusiasts rather than for the run-of-the-mill.
The 916 GTV and Spider came about in the early 1990s, with a need for Alfa to replace the ancient but still beautiful Spider sports car and at the same time revive a sporting coupé name form the past.
Whether GTV or Spider, the 916 looked sensational. A wedge-shaped profile with a distinctive styling crease that ran the full length of the body gave it a purposeful appearance, while the delicate heart-shaped grille and beady headlights added a cheeky yet slightly mean-looking face. The rear lights, meanwhile, were part of a bigger styling feature, with a ribbon of red across the back of the car echoing the look of the iconic Alfa Romeo SZ.
Styled by Pininfarina’s Enrico Fulmia, the ‘Type 916’ was powered by either a four-pot ‘Twin Spark’ engine or Alfa’s legendary ‘Busso’ V6. It’s a beguiling and rewarding car to own and one that’s sure to be a sound investment for the future.
This one is as good as they get – a 3.0 V6 24v’Busso’ in Luxury Lusso specification, with factory leather and sought-after Teledial alloy wheels. It has been enthusiast-owned for all of its life and is in marvellous, original condition.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
MOT until January 2024
UK V5C
Genuine mileage
Last cambelt change in 2021, less than 4,000 miles ago
Original handbook, wallet and associated booklets
Year-by-year maintenance records filed by current owner in hand-made wooden box
Old invoices and MOTs going back to the cars very early life, giving it a more or less complete history
Service book stamped to 54k, with invoices and receipts for regular maintenance and servicing from renowned Alfa Romeo specialists since
THE INTERIOR
Jet Black Momo sports leather seats
Seats in very good order with minor bolster wear
Original tool kit
Good carpets and door cards
Sony CD-Radio stereo system with auxiliary input
Alloy-effect centre console with Alfa Romeo logo
GTV mats
Momo sports gear knob
Retrimmed leather-rimmed sports steering wheel
Air co blows cool but would benefit from a re-gas
THE EXTERIOR
Stunning Vela Blue paint in unrestored condition
No obvious dents or damage, other than minor marks, scratches and tiny dinks commensurate with age and usage
Dealer fit 17-inch ‘Teledial’ alloy wheels in great order with minimal kerb marks
Sills and lower bodywork appear solid
All original badges and trim in good order
Rear floor pans repaired during current ownership
Front subframe refurbished
THE MECHANICS
Iconic 3.0-litre V6 24v ‘Busso’ engine
Cambelt replaced in 2022
Five-speed manual transmission
Gorgeous engine note
Rebuilt Brembo callipers, correctly repainted Alfa Red
HEL red braided hoses and Brembo discs and pads
New standard springs, bump stops and drop links all-round
Koni sport adjustable dampers fitted on the front
Powerflex bushes to entire rear suspension including roll bar front and back
Refurbished alternator
New software for ABS pump
New MAF sensor
Alfaholics air filter and stainless steel exhaust fitted from original cat backward.
New lambda sensor, all new flexible exhaust brackets.
Oil change every year using Selenia Racing Oil, as recommended by manufacturer
Two major cambelt services carried out in current ownership, the most recent in 2021
Drives very well with no known faults, according to the vendor
SUMMARY
Type 916 Alfa Romeos are really on the up at the moment as collectors catch on to their unique balance of sensational styling and driver appeal, while Busso-powered examples have been desirable things for quite some time.
This one is an extremely smart, solid and very well-presented example that’s mechanically spot-on and ready to use and enjoy, entirely original throughout, carefully maintained and stunning to look at. There’s a lot to like.
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