Automatic Alfas of the 80s

[120L]

Greetings

I'm thinking of getting a classic car that can be put on Conditional NSW Registration (30 years old minimum) that my wife can drive.

She can only drive an automatic.

There doesn't seem to be many Alfa 33's 75 or 90's around at all and the ones I've found are manuals.

Are there actually any automatics still around?

Regards

Alan

[ANT_GTV6]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe only the 75 came in automatic with the 2.5l V6.

Regards,

Anthony

[GTV-074]

Here is a 3 for 1 deal .... auto looks OK....

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CLASSIC-CAR-COLLECTION-CLEARENCE-ALFA-ROMEO-/322320015916?hash=item4b0bc5222c:g:U3YAAOSw44BYH-xX

[Domenic]

The Alfa 75 2.5lt wasn't the only automatic Alfa.

There was the 105 Berlina sedan and also some 105 coupes that had an auto transmission.

Before the 75 auto there was a few Alfetta autos as well
If you can't find any, then you may need to wait a year or two to put the Alfa 164 on coditional rego, unless you can find a 1987 164, then you'll only have to wait a few months.

[V AR 164]

Earliest 164's in Australia are the 1989 models. Highly recommended by me. They are a great luxo barge that can still hold their own through the twisties. Plus the sweet sound they make.
Not 30 years old though, so a 75 would be the way to go.

[120L]

Thanks to all of you for your replies.

GTV-74, the silver 75 that is being sold along with two other cars looks like a great car.

Dominic, the 105 Berlina would be a dream come true but they don't seem to exist?

V AR 164 I've thought a lot about the 164. Its a great car and perhaps I should wait another couple of years and go for the 164. Are they getting scarce?

I'm surprised the 90 wasn't mentioned, but then again I haven't seen one advertised so perhaps there's none about?

Regards

Alan

[four90s]

90's are very scarce these days. I think that's sad as they are a great car.

Also there were no auto 90's, which might be a problem. It's an easy enough conversion if you are so inclined. I've done a couple myself and they are are a good drive.

Steve
Adelaide
(I have owned 7 90's)

[V AR 164]

Auto conversion 90, seems interesting.

I don't get what Alfa were thinking when they had their car lineup in the 80's. The 90 was meant to be a luxury car and the 75 a sports saloon. But some 75's came with an auto and the 90 only with a manual. Shouldn't it have been the other way around??

164's, especially the auto's are starting to become an endangered species, mainly because everyone takes the motor out of them and scraps the car. Now is a great time to snap one up because the have hit rock bottom price. I just sold a very tidy example for peanuts.

Steve, shouldn't your name be seven90s? 

Andrew.

[four90s]

"Steve, shouldn't your name be seven90s?"

Hi Andrew,

I suppose it should. Just can't be bothered changing. After all, all the other numbers keep changing and you know what ALFA stands for.....

You going to have at least one 164 at Spettacolo? I'm still thinking of bringing my going one over.

Cheers
Steve
Adelaide.

[aggie57]

Auto conversion 90, seems interesting.

I don't get what Alfa were thinking when they had their car lineup in the 80's. The 90 was meant to be a luxury car and the 75 a sports saloon. But some 75's came with an auto and the 90 only with a manual. Shouldn't it have been the other way around??

164's, especially the auto's are starting to become an endangered species, mainly because everyone takes the motor out of them and scraps the car. Now is a great time to snap one up because the have hit rock bottom price. I just sold a very tidy example for peanuts.

Steve, shouldn't your name be seven90s? 

Andrew.

The reason the 75 was available as an auto was that it was sold in the US, whereas the 90 wasn't.

[V AR 164]

Ahh ok, that makes sense now. I still reckon the 90 should have been sold in auto form.

Yes, I am bringing both my registered cars along, the auto and the q.

Do come in your 164. Hopefully there will be a few there this year.

Andrew.

[aggie57]

However ironically the people who bought Milano's in the US generally preferred manuals. Go figure!

And the new Giulia - just announced as auto only here. Lol!

[poohbah]

Alan, its not an '80s auto, but it is a Boxy auto. I spotted this '74 Berlina 2.0L auto today for sale at the Italian Car Day in Perth.

Looks pretty tidy - appears original with no visible rust. Seller's details are on the card on windscreen.