The preference for the character traits of Alfa Romeo passed from father to son at Harm. It did not stop with dreams, both father and son owned classic thoroughbred horses and the greatest possible satisfaction is still noticeable when Harm talks about his youngtimer, the Alfa Romeo 155 Twin Spark. About its performance, about its comfort, about its design. But his enthusiasm – during the chance encounter – was also contagious.
By: Dirk de Jong
This bloody Alfa Romeo 155 Twin Spark has been in his possession for 18 years now. The mileage indicates 320.000, of which he himself clocked 200.000 pleasant ones. Now the counter goes slower because it is now a 'keep copy' that still drives small trips well cared for. His daily car is of course also one Alfa (159), that will not surprise you. Despite the fact that Harm is very careful with his car, he does not shy away from putting his 155 to work every now and then. So he went merrily last summer with this beautiful one Alfa Romeo (with a caravan on the prosperity button) on vacation.
Horsepower
To be Alfa is a Twin Spark with a 1,8 L engine and a modest 126 hp from the year 1996. So the youngtimer celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The condition of the car is perfect, the photos are proof.
Satisfaction Factor
Harm: “For me, driving pleasure is the most comprehensive satisfaction factor, for me the model has allure. That somewhat angular carriage is a striking appearance and makes it a typical child of the 90s. Because you don't see many of them in everyday traffic, it has also become an exclusive way of (hobby) transport. It invites a sporty driving style, especially because the engine is eagerly on the gas. It's just a car that's different from other cars. For me, this one is classy Alfa Romeo 155 the source of intense satisfaction and satisfaction.”
That Harm is attached to being Alfa Romeo 155 Twin Spark is now clear, the motorist heart of Harm and his father keeps the hobby alive. He therefore experiences the attention for his beautiful hobby car as an extra bonus when owning it.
With 2.0 L to S. France at 150-220 p.hour 90s
On LPG. 250 dkm ; pass the problem!
Also nice J.van Oerle such a car. What year is it and what color?
Concerning the Alfa Romeos, they are and remain special cars and once in your life you must have driven or owned one. That's (my) thought, but I just can't get to it. There aren't too many either Alfain the area, maybe that's why.
Kind regards, Steven
Come on Steven. Go ahead and buy a car and enjoy it. Enough bears on the road and you can safely clear those bears.
Dear Harm, what a fine car a 155 is and I dare say one of the best concepts of Alfa Romeo , actually without problems . I myself have a Dutch 1.6 TS from 1997 with 123.000 km NAP and is used daily. Lots of driving pleasure !!!!!!
Dear JJ, I totally agree with you. Its very fine and unfortunately underrated Alfa'S.
That 1.6 with 123000km can still give a lot of fun. Wishing you many pleasant kilometers.
Looks very nice, congratulations! Around 2000 I also had an older 155 as part trade-in on my Dodge W200 from when it had to go (divorce makes you suffer haha), but that Alfa didn't appeal to me as much after my earlier one Alfa's with Nord blocks. Very different sound 😉 But yes, the end came when someone had to run a red light and clapped into the side, you never get anywhere with it. The sequel then became somewhat tragic: the drivable remnant was exchanged for an escort station turbo diesel, which lost half its "power" when you turned on the air conditioning, what a cage. Fortunately, after a long time, good times finally came again and I was able to exchange this "turbo" on a fantastic young and slightly tickled Subaru WRX. Finally enjoying it again, that 4 years and about a ton done and then unfortunately due to lack of garage this economically exchanged for a new Seat eco diesel: the last year every day refueling for Almere-Leeuwarden vv became too irritating, but a pity because what a car! Fortunately, after 11 years, found another 17-year-old delicious WRX, looks exactly like the previous one, now purely for enjoyment. And with the new tuned block in it, it should be able to last for a while, already 2 years very happy with this and my girlfriend with this Seat instead of her 24 year young Astra ;-))
Thank you for your compliments. The 8 valve block which is in my 155 is the last convulsion of the old trusted nord blocks. Later in 1996 the 8 valve engines were replaced by the 16 valve engines.
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I am in possession of a special Opel record 6 cell 4 Doors I bought this Opel new and I have driven 480000 km with it
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