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Title Status:: Clean
Location:: Lake Worth, Florida

Year:: 1991
Make:: ALFA ROMEO
Model:: 164S
Color:: Red
Body Style:: Sedan/Saloon
Engine:: 3.0L V6
Transmission:: 5 Speed Manual
Mileage:: 47,000 miles
VIN:: ZAREA33E4M6228846

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1991 Alfa Romeo 164S | 5-speed Manual | 47,000 Miles | Busso 3.0L V6 | Pininfarina Design

Low-Mileage “S” Specification • Sport Suspension & Aero Kit • Italian Performance Icon • Rising Collector

Presented is a beautifully preserved 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S—the most coveted performance variant of Alfa’s flagship 164 sedan—showing just 47,000 miles. Penned by Pininfarina, powered by the legendary “Busso” 3.0-liter V6, and tuned with a sport chassis and distinctive aero kit, the 164S blends Italian character with genuine driver engagement. Low-mile, well-kept S models have become sought-after modern classics for their design pedigree, mechanical charisma, and rarity on U.S. roads.

Model Significance: Why the 164S Matters

Pininfarina Design: Crisp wedge profile, slim greenhouse, and cohesive bodywork that exemplify late-80s/early-90s Italian design. The S adds deeper front/rear valances, side skirts, and subtle spoilers for a more aggressive stance.

Busso V6 Heritage: The 3.0L 12-valve “Busso” is celebrated for its silky revs and unmistakable intake/exhaust note—one of the great V6 soundtracks. In S trim, output is factory-rated around 200 hp paired with a close-ratio 5-speed manual for a lively, analog experience.

S-Specific Dynamics: Factory sport suspension, larger anti-roll bars, quicker steering, and uprated brakes give the 164S sharper turn-in and flatter cornering than standard models—transforming it from executive sedan to genuinely engaging sports saloon.

Period Technology: The 164 introduced advanced features for its time—multi-link rear suspension, available electronically controlled ancillaries, and a driver-centric cockpit with signature Alfa ergonomics.

Collectability Drivers: Final-era “true Alfas” before Fiat/GM-era consolidation, charismatic Busso engine, Pininfarina styling, and shrinking survivor pool. Well-preserved S models with low miles are increasingly scarce.

Performance & Mechanical Highlights

Engine: 3.0L Busso V6 (12-valve), approx. 200 hp/185 lb-ft; linear power delivery, eager midrange, unforgettable soundtrack

Transmission: 5-speed manual; classic Alfa shift feel with engaging ratios

Chassis: Sport suspension tuning exclusive to S; firmer springs/dampers and sway bars

Brakes: Larger factory setup for the S; confident pedal feel and period-correct bite

Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive with excellent balance; notable steering feel by era standards

Design & Interior

Exterior: Distinctive S aero kit (front lip, side skirts, rear valance), sport wheels, and model-specific badging. The proportions remain fresh—clean surfaces, tight panel gaps for the era, and cohesive details that stand apart from contemporaries.

Cabin: Driver-oriented dash, deep-set gauges, supportive sport seats, leather/Alcantara mixes depending on trim, and classic Alfa switchgear. The 164’s cabin is admired for both comfort and a uniquely Italian sense of occasion.

Ownership Notes Collectors Appreciate

47,000 miles: Exceptionally low for a 1991, supporting condition, originality, and long-term value.

Busso Care: Enthusiasts prize documented timing belt/water pump intervals, quality fluids, and intact cooling systems. Intake plenum and cam cover gaskets are common attention points; well-kept examples reward with reliability and that trademark sound.

Parts & Support: Strong aftermarket and owner community; mechanicals are serviceable by knowledgeable European specialists.

Why Buy This 164S

The “right” spec: S model, 5-speed, low miles—exactly the configuration serious Alfa collectors seek.

Engaging yet usable: Comfortable highway manners with true backroad personality.

Appreciation potential: Design provenance, engine pedigree, and scarcity have elevated the 164S to a rising modern classic.

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