Highlights

Rare survivor in very good condition
Desirable Lusso spec with leather and sunroof
Low mileage of under 50,000 miles
Two registered keepers from new
Long MOT to December 2025 with no advisories
Practical and stylish 160bhp sports estate

The Appeal

When did you last see one of these? Alfa’s 156 got everything right - the looks, the fizzy engines, the handling and a healthy drizzle of Alfaesque DNA. But there was a catch - 156s weren’t quite as durable as their BMW and Audi rivals, and modern-day survivors are very thin on the ground.

That is a real shame because the 156 is one of the greatest Alfa saloons of the last 40 years. Here is a chance to discover exactly why. This timewarp 2001 Sportwagon is in remarkable condition and has covered less than 50,000 miles from new. It was ordered new in Brussels under Diplomat rules by its British keeper, who kept it until a couple of years ago when it passed to a friend.

While the V6 variants are appealing, enthusiasts also favour this model, the 2L Twin Spark because it offers similar performance to the 2.5L V6 but with a lighter engine up front. This car is finished in smart metallic green and is a well-specified Lusso model with full black leather and rare glass sunroof.

The car is in very good condition, which a long, advisory-free MOT to December confirms. The tyres are new and there is also a recently replaced alternator and battery. It is said to run very well and offers buyers a practical, stylish modern classic that is now exceptionally rare in this condition.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 9th August 2001 in Brussels
Original bill of sale included in photos and history file
Two registered keepers in UK
Acquired by first keeper in Brussels and then re-registered in UK by same person
UK registered 1st December 2001
Passed to is friend in April 2023
Little used since current keeper acquired it
He is only selling due to lack of storage
He is concerned to ensure the car passes to an enthusiast who will look after it
1 key and key fob as shown
Factory handbooks in good condition
Folder of history as shown
Stamped service book to verify low mileage
V5C in current keeper’s name
MOT to 19th December 2025 with no advisories
49,798 miles showing on test and now showing 49,814 miles in photos
Alternator, battery and tyres replaced since current keeper acquired car
We are told the car has been regularly serviced throughout its life

The Condition

Smart green metallic paintwork in good, original condition with few indications of age
There are some minor marks to note such as scuff to door, stone chips and edge chips
Bodywork is very good for a 156 with usual check areas such as underside, arches and sills all good
Underside in good condition with no advisories for structural on last MOT
Factory standard car with correct Lusso 15in alloys in good condition with only light marks
Recently fitted with new tyres all round which match and have covered few miles
Exterior fittings are original and generally well kept including front and rear bumpers
Some very minor areas of aging outside such as fading of bonnet grille badge
Smart well specified black leather interior in very good order with only light aging
The signs of use inside are limited to the usual areas such as light aging of driver’s seat bolster
Carpets, switchgear, door cards, headline and boot area are all in very good condition
Dashboard presents well with only light pull on passenger airbag - a common 156 fault - to note
We have no reports of faults with dials, switchgear or electrics
No dashboard warning lights advised or noted on MOT
Fitted with a period correct Clarion radio cassette
Glass sunroof a rare option and fully operational
Spacesaver spare wheel in boot with complete set of tools in display

The Mechanics

1,970cc 160bhp Twin Spark Alfa 4cyl engine
5spd manual gearbox
Vendor reports that the car has been regularly serviced
Sparingly used in recent years
Alternator and battery replaced in December 2024
No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT
We have no reports of mechanical issues
We understand that the car runs and drives well
Recently driven on a long run with no issues

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