Event Alfa-tastic Shite 156 related goodness

[srad34]

Hi all

I placed a a cheeky bid on a Red Alfa 156 this morning, pretty local so collection fred to follow.

 

We have had two of these before and I adored bith of them both, but were sold when I got given a bloody company car

This one's got original Fabric Recaro seats, 2.0 twinspark, manual box, it runs and its Alfa red, whats not to like*. As an added bonus, seems pretty solid underneath too, bargainous at £185. Actually excited.

 

*Cept it needs and alternator and top arms replacing (as per)....

 

The plan is to get it roadworthy and potter about in it at weekends as I fortunately dont have to use it for work

 

 

Collecting on Monday if I can russle up a car trailer....balls

[carlo]

Always fancied one of these, trouble is I'm an auto man and have been told "Don't go there..."

[philibusmo]

I miss my 156. Those fabric recaros are some of the comfiest seats i've ever sat in and the 2.0 with a manual box was was of the best engine and gearbox combinations i've ever come across.

 

Red with 16" teledials is such a good looking combination as well. Next time I'd get one that didn't need all the suspension replacing and the cam belt doing.

[320touring]

Excellent purchasing!

 

I found the 1.8t spark I had the most infuriatine, and most enjoyable car I've had in a long time. the steering is great, the handling sublime.

 

the suspension squeaky, and the steering lock rubbish.

 

I'd have another:)

[Laseraligningfoofooflanges]

Tasty that, Love the interiors in these.

[srad34]

Can't wait tp pick it up tomorrow, always wanted one with the Sportpack2 (Recaros), lots of colleckshun and pics to follow!

[Barry Cade]

Brilliant!. Alternator replacement is a fun job on these...

[srad34]

Brilliant!. Alternator replacement is a fun job on these...

 

Sounds like, some say exhaust off, engine mounts out and from underneath, some say from above, I think I could get away with engine mount and moving the lump forward, time will tell!  

[Barry Cade]

Sounds like, some say exhaust off, engine mounts out and from underneath, some say from above, I think I could get away with engine mount and moving the lump forward, time will tell!  

I've done one in both my 145 Cloverleaf and my GTV, and I now go in from the top, it's lighter and less oily.

[RoadworkUK]

Fuck. Please, people, stop reminding me that these things exist and are virtually free of charge.

[The Moog]

Squeak squeak squeak .... 10 points turn.... I know the feeling.

 

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