Alfa 164 QV

Started by cranberry, August 06, 2012, 02:08:11 PM

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cranberry

Hi folks,

I found this car for sale in Adelaide but I'm a bit curious about the QV tag: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/adelaide-cbd/cars/alfa-romeo-164-qv/1004385034

Did such a model exist for the 164? I thought it was just a Luxury 164 with a body kit. I can't find the QV model designation on Redbook.

Any ideas?

Joe Garra

It may be an import. The 164Q (manual) that came here was only red, white or black. Wheels are also different.
Now: 164Q
        Giulietta QV
Before : 75
            164
            33 16V
            Sud Ti
            99 Spider
            156 Wagon
            159 Wagon

cranberry

Joe, you are spot on! The seller has confirmed that it has import tags under the bonnet. In that case I will pass on it.

shiny_car

'Automatic'?! What the...
Giulietta QV TCT . 1.75 TBi . Magnesio Grey - Black
GT . 3.2 V6 . Q2 . Kyalami Black - Red
75 . 3.0 V6 . Alfa Red - Grey

L4OMEO

Prepared to be corrected here, but the QV was only ever offered as a manual .... right?
2002 156 GTA

shiny_car

Yeah, that was exactly my thought. I suspect the car is not a 'Q', but has had the bodykit fitted.

:)
Giulietta QV TCT . 1.75 TBi . Magnesio Grey - Black
GT . 3.2 V6 . Q2 . Kyalami Black - Red
75 . 3.0 V6 . Alfa Red - Grey

ANG156

Theres a white oz delivered car on gumtree for $2500 in Nsw

AGM155

164Qs were Australian delivered, manual and fitted with the 12v version of the Alfa V6.

164QVs were made during Alfa's absence in Australia and were fitted with the 24v version of the Alfa V6, they too are manual and there a few around.

Based on pictured and description in that ad, that car seems to be a regular auto 164 with a body kit and the 12v motor.

cranberry

The owner has informed me that it's a private import. Probably from the UK or Hong Kong or some other right hand drive market.

tony8028

at that price, why would you care that its an import? Is it harder to insure or something?
(past cars)
1988 Alfa 33 ti
1990 Alfa 33 ie
1992 Alfa 75 TS
1988 Alfa 75 TS
1990 Alfa 164
Currently driving 2004 147 Manual

L4OMEO

Probably less of an issue it being imported, more that it's being advertised as a QV model when it's not.
2002 156 GTA