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2026. 8. 24. 작업

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Without really looking for it, I am now the lucky owner of a 166:I wasn't looking for another car. Honest! But this was too good an opportunity to pass up...as it was free. Yes, free - but of course needs a fair amount of work.As you can see from my threads on PH I am fortunate to have a diverse fleet: some in storage, some away for long time work and a lucky rotation at home according to seasons and requirements. Coming up for 10 years ago I started my first thread in Reader's Cars on my 164, saved from the tail end of the scrappage scheme that cut a swathe through neo-classics. It started my

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Thanks all! Appreciate the messages and yes I am extremely keen to get this one back to useable status. I do genuinely get a lot more joy revivifying a car that has stood or needs some work over something shiny and new - the rarer the car, the better!AlfaManc said: Really looking forward to how this thread develops. Looks gorgeous in that rare colour. These look so elegant compared to the massive grilles and aggressive styling you see on so many saloons today. A couple of shots of Ti (and third 166) just before I sold it.This looks wonderful - thanks - it gives me an idea of where the stance should be!With Day 1 ending on a high of wheels turning and twinsparks igniting, I slept not at all and sprang out of bed at 6am to spend Day 2 in assessment mode. This will be a lot more cleaning and poking.First up, for all you algae afficianados, here are some close ups to dispel any notion you might be having of 'well it looks ok, can't be that bad!' and so forth:Some lacquer peel:Mossy stalagtites:Loose wheel arch trim, quickly fixed with some plastic bits from my Alfa spares box:This will become a theme.Some oil, but not enough...Power steering fluid present and ghastly:Contents of the car was significant - a lot of paper and wrappers, the car's complete manual set and history was supplied but a few more invoices uncovered. Also a lot of cans of de-icer, oil, coolant, lots of breakdown equipment (ahem), jack, toolkit, drivebelts, and a spare wheel.Both sideskirts are loose, one I managed to reattach by realigning the surviving clips.The other side though... gah..Side skirt retainer (suspected aftermarket):Let's just remove that saggy netting on this speaker:A springer spaniel.Just kidding - Watson was just keen to be as up and about with an Alfa as I was.The pinstripe... has to go. Its aftermarket, faded and of all the cars to add a red pinstripe, surely a 166 is not one:Oh also a rainbow umbrella.As soon as it become an acceptable hour to run a power tool I blasted off m