Description
A rare opportunity to acquire an increasingly scarce Alfa Romeo 166 – one of Alfa Romeo’s last truly individual executive saloons and a car now beginning to gain recognition amongst collectors and marque enthusiasts.
This example has spent a number of years in outside storage and has not been regularly used during that period. However, after fitting a new battery, the car started immediately and runs and drives well. The engine performs smoothly and the automatic gearbox operates correctly with no obvious faults noted during brief testing.
The car presents honestly overall. The paintwork shows age-related weathering and deterioration in areas consistent with long-term storage, although importantly the car appears straight and complete. The interior is particularly impressive for the age of the vehicle and remains in very good condition, retaining the elegant Italian design and comfort these cars were known for.
The vehicle is currently without MOT and should be considered a recommissioning project before regular road use. That said, finding complete and unmodified 166s is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly cars which have not already suffered from neglect, poor repairs or dismantling.
A worthwhile project for an Alfa enthusiast, collector of modern classics, or someone looking for a distinctive Italian saloon that stands apart from the usual German alternatives.
The 166 has long lived in the shadow of the 164 and 156, but enthusiasts are increasingly recognising its significance as one of the last traditionally styled Alfa Romeo flagship saloons before the modern Fiat-era design changes. Values of good surviving examples have started to strengthen, especially for original cars with sound mechanicals.
