Highlights

Highly rated Series II wide body variant with phase 1 Twin Spark engine
Factory standard car in black with grey fabric interior
Includes original service book, Alfa code cards, and warranty documents from new
MOT valid until December 2026

The Appeal

If you’re getting visions of a beautifully liveried Alfa Red 155 blasting around Europe’s race circuits, we’re with you. Between 1992 and 1996, notably piloted by Gabriele Tarquini and Nicola Larini, the 155 was one of the most successful touring cars of the era, snatching titles in the Italian Superturismo Championship, the German DTM, the Spanish Touring Car Championship, and, of course, the BTCC.

The extreme-wide-body Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft 155 heavily influenced the creation of this car, the lauded Series II ‘wide body’ 155 road car. They can be identified by the flared arches covering a 26mm wider front and rear track. That, plus a quicker steering rack, turned the 155 from a so-so handler into a proper driver’s car. Beneath the sharp-nosed bonnet lay the 16V version of Alfa’s revvy Twin Spark with significantly improved throttle response compared to the old 8V unit.

Despite those qualities, the 155 was never a big seller in the UK, so this 1996 Series II survivor is a proper find. It is a tidy, usable, factory-standard black car with a grey fabric interior. As it enters its 30th year, there is scope to improve it, but perhaps driving it will be the buyer’s first priority.

The history file shows regular servicing during the car’s early life, with more sparing use in recent years. The seller advises a cambelt change and service. The MOT, valid to December 2026, shows no structural advisories.

The vendor says:

“Car runs and drives great, ph1 Twinspark engine is nice and responsive, cambelt history and last service is not known, so advise belt is changed

“Really good, genuine, wide body example with the possibility of being concours.”

Key Information

Mileage: 180,000 miles (not warranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 1st December 2026 with advisories
Technical specs: 150bhp 1,970cc 16V Twin Spark petrol, five-speed manual
Paperwork: Original service book stamped up to 2003, original Alfa code cards and warranty documents from new, 2 keys plus brown key V5C

Service history (further details in photos):

11/03 - 103,894 miles - K&T Autos
11/02 - 100,953 miles - unreadable
01/01 - 91,231 miles - Alfa Aid
01/00 - 85,917 miles - Alfa Aid
01/99 - 81,284 miles - Alfa Aid
04/98 - 76,677 miles - Phoenix Garage
03/98 - 74,488 miles - SGT
10/97 - 61,829 miles - SGT
02/97 - 45,552 miles - SGT
10/96 - 36,221 miles - SGT
07/96 - 24,909 miles - SGT
05/96 - 13,591 miles - SGT
01/96 - PDI - SGT

The Detail

Black paintwork with stone chips and marks to note in photos
Vendor rates bodywork rated 7/10 stating small marks but no lacquer peel
Genuine 155 spoiler fitted
Factory ‘teardrop’ style 15in alloys in fair condition with tarnish and kerbing
Seller advises handbrake is a bit weak
Evidence sunroof has been historically resealed externally
Spare wheel with tools as shown
No structural advisories on MOT
Grey fabric interior with red piping in fair condition showing some age
Passenger mirror slightly damaged
Vendor states interior is in good condition and does not reflect age or mileage
Aftermarket steering wheel fitted
150bhp 1,970cc Phase 1 Twin Spark engine reported to run and drive well
Cambelt history and last service date not known
Vendor advises changing cambelt and servicing car

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