1991 Alfa Romeo 164

Sedan

3.0 L 12V

Manual

ZAREA33E1M6211275

Clear

Gasoline

1991 Alfa Romeo 164/168 Quadrifoglio Verde The 164 Quadrifoglio Verde (badged as the 164 QV) was available from 1990-1992 as the top of the range model. It featured an extended front spoiler, deeper side-skirts and a deeper rear apron. Inside, the 164 QV featured sculpted sports seats and mechanically the car featured an up-rated 3.0 12V V6 and adjustable damper settings. 2,155 units sold in 1991 The story of the 168 in Hong Kong is unique in Alfa Romeo history, and has a lot to do with the Chinese belief in the significance of numerology and outright superstition. Even in modern Hong Kong society, these beliefs continue to thrive, and while not every Hong Kong resident may personally believe in unlucky numbers, they are almost universally known by nearly everyone. As is illustrated by the 164, in some Asian societies, the relationship between certain groups of numbers can be highly complex and go unnoticed by most Westerners. In the simplest terms, for example, the number 4 in Chinese is nearly synonymous with the word for "death." Thus, different combinations of numbers can represent different things: some lucky, some prosperous, and, as Alfa Romeo soon discovered, some which could profoundly affect sales of their cars. In the Cantonese dialect, which is prevalent in Hong Kong, 164, when pronounced as a phase, literally means "the more you go the more you die." This had immediate and obvious meaning when taken in the context of an automobile. Alfa's Hong Kong-savvy sales representatives made an unprecedented move and quickly cabled Fiat management for permission to substitute the much-maligned 164 emblem with one now marked 168. The number 8 is perhaps the luckiest in all of Hong Kong as it is similar to the word for prosperity and wealth. Therefore, what was originally one of the worst rear insignias imaginable instantly became one of the best: 168 means "the more you go the wealthier you'll be." The Alfa 164 was always a great sports sedan to drive but the "S" version offers even more enjoyment. In all ranges the car offers excellent performance and pulls very strong and without hesitation. Driving the Alfa is really a pleasure. There are no signs of mechanical issues and there is no noise in the drive-line. The clutch is excellent, the transmission shifts very well, the synchromesh gears are excellent (even at higher speeds) and the car is fitted with new set of Falken Ziex 195 65R 15 91H tires and original wheels. The car steers straight, stops straight and has excellent brakes. An inspection of the underside of the car is clean and free from rust and any signs of previous repair or accidents. We encourage a review of the photos as the old adage "A photo is worth a thousand words" clearly applies in this instance! All of the electrical components are fully functional. The trunk and engine bay are very clean and consistent with the condition of the car's exterior and interior quality and the original Alfa insignia mat is in place and in very good condition. Under the mat are the properly secured spare tire, wheel and the cars original jack. We often times receive questions that go something like: "Does the car really look as good as it does in the photographs"? The answer in this case is yes. This car is a very attractive example of the difficult to locate 164 S Alfa Romeo with most desirable 168 badge. Perhaps most important, this is an opportunity to own a truly unique and original Alfa 168 S that offers great handling, looks and performance at a very attractive price. Looking at the market trend for 164's using Hagerty's Valuation tool. If its correct then in the last 2 years 164's have seen a big increase (percent wise) in value. Hagerty Price Guide Report 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S4dr Sedan 6-cyl. 2959cc/200hp PFIThe average value for this vehicle is:$8,608* Date Condition 4 Condition 3 Condition 2 Condition 1 Dec 2013 $5,700 $8,800 $11,400 $18,400 Aug 2013 $5,500 $8,500 $11,100 $17,500 Apr 2013 $5,500 $8,500 $11,100 $17,500 Dec 2012 $5,500 $8,500 $11,100 $17,500 Aug 2012 $5,500 $8,500 $11,100 $17,500 Apr 2012 $5,500 $8,500 $11,100 $17,500 Dec 2011 $4,800 $7,400 $9,700 $15,200 Sep 2011 $4,800 $7,400 $9,700 $15,200 Apr 2011 $4,800 $7,400 $9,700 $15,200 Dec 2010 $4,800 $7,400 $9,600 $15,100 Aug 2010 $4,700 $7,200 $9,400 $14,800 Apr 2010 $4,700 $7,200 $9,100 $14,200 Dec 2009 $4,700 $7,100 $9,000 $14,000 Aug 2009 $4,700 $7,100 $9,000 $14,000 Apr 2009 $4,700 $7,100 $9,000 $13,900 Dec 2008 $5,200 $7,700 $9,500 $14,600 Aug 2008 $5,200 $7,700 $9,500 $14,600 Apr 2008 $7,400 $10,500 $12,100 $16,100 Dec 2007 $7,500 $10,400 $12,000 $16,000 Aug 2007 $7,500 $10,400 $12,000 $16,000 Apr 2007 $7,400 $10,200 $11,500 $15,100 Dec 2006 $7,400 $10,200 $11,500 $15,100 Notes/Buzz While interest seems to have shifted towards later high-performance models, any good 164 is a great drive. "Good" is the key here. All of our photos are taken in natural light and we do not "Photo-Shop" or touch-up the photos in any way. The cosmetic quality of this 1991 Alfa 168 QV (both inside & out) is beautiful and reflects the care that the car has received. Also, if you'd prefer, please call us at 424-271-5921 and we'll gladly discuss the Alfa 168 and answer any questions over the telephone, Again, please give us a call for details. AutoCheck Vehicle History Report1991 Alfa Romeo 164 SReport Run Date: 2014-01-05 21:46:36.657 ESTReport SummaryClass: Upscale - LuxuryEngine: 3.0L V6 FICountry of Assembly: ItalyVehicle Age: 23 year(s)Calculated Owners: 1VIN: ZAREA33E1M6211275Year : 1991Make : Alfa RomeoModel: 164 SStyle/Body: Sedan 4DThis Vehicle's AutoCheck ScoreThe AutoCheck Score is a summary of your vehicle's history. It lets you compare similar vehicles with ease.About the AutoCheck ScoreThis vehicle qualifies for Buyback ProtectionSafeguard your investment with AutoCheck Buyback Protection. It reduces the risk in buying a used vehicle.About Buyback ProtectionAccidentCheckReported accidents: 0Title and ProblemCheckYour vehicle checks out!OdometerCheckYour vehicle checks out!Last Reported Odometer: 865Vehicle Use and EventCheckNo vehicle use reportedView Full HistoryAccidentCheckNot all accidents / issues are reported to AutoCheckYour vehicle checks out! There have been no accidents reported to AutoCheck for this 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S (ZAREA33E1M6211275). AutoCheck receives its accident data from government sources and independent agencies, and based on the information available to us, we have found that no accidents have been reported on this vehicle. Not all accidents or damage events are reported to AutoCheck.Title and ProblemCheckYour vehicle checks out! AutoCheck's database for this 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S (ZAREA33E1M6211275) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems, and disqualifies the vehicle for AutoCheck Buyback Protection. Check the Vehicle Use and EventCheck for reported accidents that can affect vehicle safety and value.0 Problem(s) Reported:15 Title/Problem areas checked:No abandoned title recordNo damaged title or major damage incident recordNo fire damaged title recordNo grey market title recordNo hail damage title recordNo insurance loss title or probable total loss recordNo junk or scrapped title recordNo manufacturer buyback/lemon title recordNo odometer problem title recordNo rebuilt/rebuildable title recordNo salvage title or salvage auction recordNo water damaged title recordNo NHTSA crash test recordNo frame/unibody damage recordNo recycling facility recordOdometerCheckYour vehicle checks out! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S (ZAREA33E1M6211275) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage.0 Problem(s) Reported:MileageDate Reported 86510/05/1994 Vehicle Use and EventCheckNo Additional Information Reported! AutoCheck shows no additional vehicle uses or events reported to AutoCheck for this 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S (ZAREA33E1M6211275). This includes reported vehicle uses such as rental or lease, and events such as whether the vehicle has been reported to have had a loan/lien or duplicate title issued. Other events show if the vehicle has a reported accident and how many calculated accidents or if it has been reported stolen or repossessed. It is recommended to have pre-owned vehicles inspected by a third party prior to purchase.0 Event(s) Reported:6 Vehicle uses checked:No fleet, rental and/or lease use recordNo taxi use recordNo police use recordNo government use recordNo livery use recordNo driver education record0 Event(s) Reported:9 Vehicle events checked:No accident record reported through accident data sourcesNo corrected title recordNo duplicate title recordNo emission/safety inspection recordNo loan/lien recordNo fire damage incident recordNo repossessed recordNo theft recordNo storm area registration/title recordFull HistoryBelow are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.Report Run Date: 2014-01-05 21:46:36.657 ESTVehicle: 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S (ZAREA33E1M6211275)Event DateEvent LocationOdometer ReadingData SourceEvent Detail10/05/1994SAINT LOUIS, MO865Motor Vehicle Dept.ODOMETER READING FROM DMV10/11/1996SAINT LOUIS, MO Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL10/15/1997SAINT LOUIS, MO Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL10/19/1998SAINT LOUIS, MO Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL10/12/2000MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL10/12/2001MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL10/04/2003MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL12/10/2005MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL10/03/2007SAINT CHARLES, MO Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL11/06/2009SAINT CHARLES, MO Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL09/27/2011MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWALAutoCheck vehicle history report Terms and Conditions This report, and any reliance upon it, is subject to AutoCheck Terms and Conditions. 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