1969 Alfa Romeo Berlina Sport Sedan on 2040-cars
Glendale, California, United States
Here's a perfect opportunity to own a rare and desirable vintage Alfa Romeo. There are very few of these cars on the road in the US and even fewer that can claim to be daily drivers. This particular Berlina has a more powerful 2.0L Alfa Romeo Nord engine with European intake cam and perfectly dialed in SPICA injection. The car starts every time, idles smoothly and does not smoke. It pulls smoothly in every gear and manages upwards of 30 mpg.
The cylinder head has been recently rebuilt by John's Alfa Romance in Los Angeles. The rebuilt included valve guide seals, new head gasket, half moons, seals, plugs, etc. The PO provided a brand new timing chain installed at the time of rebuild as well as the Euro intake cam. Pistons were inspected with the head off and no play was detected. The car runs perfect, even in California traffic during the hot days. The goal for the set up was to increase power without impacting the reliability of the car. As such, this is a very quick car and a great freeway cruiser. To enhance performance and engine integrity I only use premium gas, however it should run on regular with no issues. PO has gone through the transmission and replaced the clutch and the clutch slave cylinder. The car shifts perfectly, no second gear grind, no popping out of reverse. Shifting is very precise just as it should be in the Sport Sedan. Along with transmission the PO has replaced the fuel tank, new Bosch electric fuel pump, rebuilt Marelli distributor, etc. Tires are Yokohamas 185/65 R14 with plenty of tread. The wheels are factory original steelies with OEM center caps. Great handling is enhanced by 4 wheel disc brakes.
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