I love my Busso

[poohbah]

Some of you may have seen a couple of these pics already, but one week in and I am absolutely smitten with my latest acquisition - a very tidy 1999 Series 1 156 2.5L V6 Q-system auto with 100k on the clock.

Ever since my last one was incinerated, I have desperately missed the power and growl of that magnificent Busso.

It is intoxicating. And I especially love the red leather interior - way nicer than the bone interior of my old one. Even the after market rims have grown on me to the point where I no longer plan to source some original teledials.

[V AR 164]

Couldn't agree more, but you forgot one more point. The magnificent engine bay <3

[poohbah]

Haha, yeah, weather has been so wild here today I haven't had a chance to take any snaps of the heart...

Importantly, given that my last one self-immolated, my first item of business during the week was to have the fumey fuel tank fixed, and I have just now fitted a fire extinguisher in easy reach under the front of the front passenger seat.

[poohbah]

Just to close out the loop, here is her mighty beating heart...

I haven't had a chance to clean her up yet, but she will spruce up nicely.

[As the day goes]

 

[ALFAAA]

Puts a smile on my face every time I drive my 3.2 spider

[ALFAAA]

A very big smile all the time 
Busso v6 would have to be one of the very best V6 engines ever designed and built. For me anyway.

[poohbah]

Beautiful Spider Alf.

[poohbah]

Two Alfas are better than one ...

So I've decided to keep the old girl.

[poohbah]

Another small step in her gradual makeover this weekend, I fitted a mesh grille same as I had on my first 156. I just think they look a bit tidier and slightly more exotic.

[V AR 164]

Ooooh I like that a lot. Goes really well with those wheels, which I am envious of haha.

Andrew.

[poohbah]

Cheers Andrew. Now to sort out the roof!

[poohbah]

Just got a quote to repair the peeling clear coat on the roof - $800 (basically a full sand and respray). So I have bitten the bullet and booked the car in next week to have the roof wrapped in gloss black - $300. Fingers crossed it looks as good as I think it should. I will post pics once it is done.

[V AR 164]

Very exciting, should look great. $300 sounds really reasonable, much better than $800! (You can buy a 164 for that"  )

I found this pic on Google, gives you an idea on how it will turn out. Very nice I must say.

Andrew.

[poohbah]

Cheers Andrew, I was just about to do a Google search for one with it done already.