i can confirm there are a gaglle of these ts 164's in israel.i'm in brooklyn for a short stay but i've just removed a ts motor from a 164 in my back yard in israel and intend to install her in my 75 1.8 which right now has a 1.8 but with a 11.3 lift cam.she is also a cool motor.oh yes the 168.that one must be from japon as the japonese are not comfortable with the number 4.it means dead in japonese so they made it 168 or they wouldnt buy one.
--- On Thu, 1/28/10, Charles Slayman <[email protected]> wrote: From: Charles Slayman <[email protected]> Subject: [alfa] Re: 1995 164 Twin Spark 2 91 164s possible sale To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Date: Thursday, January 28, 2010, 4:01 AM Bill, Sorry to hear about your difficulties. Just out of curiosity, how was the 1995 164 Twin Spark US certified? I looked at the NHTSA's LIST OF NONCONFORMING MOTOR VEHICLES THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORTATION ( http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/elig123109.pdf ). On page 5, 1989, 1991 and 1994 164 have been assigned eligibility numbers. But no mention of 1995. And since the Twin Spark was never imported to the US, what were the EPA requirements (above and beyond NHTSA)? Thanks, Charlie > > Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:00:57 -0500 > From: AlfaBill <[email protected]> > Subject: [alfa] 1995 164 Twin Spark 2 91 164s possible sale > > Hello Digestibles, > > It's been a long while, and my Alfa adventures have been sidetracked by some > challenges that have been dragging on for 5 years and look like we will have > another round this year. > > As a result, I may have to sell my Italian treasures to help finance this > latest challenge. > > They include (all 5 speeds) 2 very clean 91 164 models, > #1 unique "168 Base with Euro S interior, 111K (Sofia, the famous USA touring > car) Euro Spider wheels, sitting in the garage most of the time. and > > #2 a very nice 164L w/140K and a great service history. Neither has run in 2 > years. #2 has some cleacoat just starting to fail but is a nice old car. > > I expect the most desirable is: > #3 my recently acquired 1995 164 Twin Spark, (yes you read correctly). It's > Euro spec, originally from Israel, and has an interesting history, total miles > unknown, I'm going to guess around 100K based on condition. It's in average > shape, runs well, new tires and rear struts, brand new clutch done at work, > cosmetically about a 7 outside and 7 inside, Not a show car, likely a very > cool driver. Be the first on your block! Car is US certified and has clean > Florida title & generated VIN. Medium grey with blue cloth interior, Looks > just like a 91-93 164L except for the funky 4 lug LS style wheels. Might be > great to mess with fellow club members to see how long it take them to figure > out what's different. It's a hoot to drive and makes you wonder why they > didn't bring this sweet motor to the USA. It love to rev and is basically a > Spider motor with a cool head. It looks funny to open the hood and see at > salad of Alfa parts all put together. > > I've waited 13 years to own this car, only to get it and have to part with it. > All the cars will need some work if you are fussy. I love them all but hardly > have the time or near future finances to put them back where they belong. I'd > really like to see someone get them that intends to put them all "back > right". > > If you are seriously interested, please email me at [email protected]. > > Thanks!! > Bill -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected] -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
