Mint Milano: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Gold

In June of this year, Alfa will turn 110 years old.  Over that period, as you would expect, a few different organizations have called Alfa their own. Alfa was first started and owned by a consortium of Milanese businessmen, then rescued by Nicola Romeo, then nationalized by Mussolini, then sold by the government to FIAT and now merged with Peugeot.  Some say the Milano/75 of the 1980's is the last of the real Alfa's, constructed in the Alfa plant outside of Milan, prior to its takeover by FIAT.  Here's your chance to own one of the last of the real Alfa's before the birthday celebrations drive the prices to the stratosphere.  Find this 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Gold for sale in Berserkly, CA for $8,500 via craigslist.

I Can't Drive 75: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano

DT's Italian Week Continues: We all have hidden secret desires. Things that we like, but don't admit to our friends.  Yours, yes you dear reader, is watching that video of Britney Spears belt out Oops I Did It Again in her red vinyl body suit, but mine is worse.  Far worse. You see...I have a secret crush on a certain car that...well...not many people agree...but I happen to love the shape of the Alfa Romeo Milano. There, I said it.  I admitted it. And I FEEL GOOD ABOUT IT. IT'S LIBERAT---we interrupt this DT posting and bring in a new writer. The Alfa Romeo 75 was badged in the US market as the Milano between 1985 and 1992.  The Milano has the honor of being the last car released by Alfa before they were acquired by Fiat and the name 75 was in reference to the 75th anniversary of --LIBERATING. I'M BACK!!  YOU CAN'T KEEP ME FROM TELLING YOU HOW MUCH I LIKE THE LOOKS OF THIS RIDICULOUS CAR AND I WANT TO OWN THEM ALL. Find this 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano offered for $3800 in SF Bay Area, CA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Alfa Romeo Jigsaw Puzzle- Two Milano's and 164

Getting old is a bitch and having too many needy Alfa Romeo's can put a real damper on one's golden years.  Today's seller has a trio of Alfa's that are all interdependent on one another to make one decent ride.  The 3.0 Milano Verde is the most valuable car of the of the bunch and would be the recipient of parts from a Milano Platinum and 164 engine donor.  Parts cars are always the most cost efficient way to restore cars on the cheap, but the issue here is transporting all of these cars home which will likely limits buyers to New England area only.  Find these three V6 Alfa Romeo's for sale in Gorham, ME for $1,500 via craigslist.

Wider Is Better: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Gold

The Alfa Romeo Milano was the last car fully developed before Fiat's takeover of the company from the Italian govt in 1986.  Milano sedans are known for their bizarre non symmetrical styling cues.  The Milano was the final iteration of the Alfa type 116 transaxle cars (last weeks Alfetta turbo).  They sell for pennies on the dollar compared to BMW E30's these days which is all the more reason to talk about them here.  Speaking of BMW, the Alfa Busso V6 and the M20 straight six both share the less than desirable 30k timing belt change intervals.  Today's car is not concours condition, but does have a unique flared body kit that would be near impossible to replace in any fender bender.  Find this 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano for sale in Newfield, NY for $2,300 via craigslist.

Definition of Sketchy: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano

The 75 (or Milano as it was known in the US market) was Alfa's last true rear-drive executive sedan, or it was until the launch of the recent Giulia sedan. But it was the last rear-drive sedan from Alfa Romeo before they were acquired by Fiat, so it's got that going for it...   Find this 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano offered for $1400 in Los Angeles, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Erik202.

Ratto Macchina: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Gold

There is something to be said about driving a car that performs like a racehorse but looks like a goat.  You can have your fun on the out on the twisties and park as close as you want tat the supermarket.  The downside might be that look back you do as you walk away from your car.  Find this 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Gold for sale in Newfield, NY for $2,500 via craigslist.
Tip from tipper Cory.

Portrait of Evolution: 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde

Win on Sunday, sell on Monday. At least that is the rationale given for factory racing programs, especailly those that race sedans.  Of course the racecar might look a little different than the showroom floor version (because areo)  But then that is what aftermarket body kits are for.  Find this 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde with an evolution body kit for sale in "Quenns" (sic), NY for $5,500 via craigslist.
Tip from Rock On!

Al Dented-e: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano

The Milano was release in the US to give buyers the option of procuring something less pretentious than an E30, having more soul than a Mercedes 190E, yet slightly less eccentric than a Peugeot 505 Turbo, all while spending less. Find this 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano for sale in Leesburg, VA for a mere $900 via craigslist.

Cheap A.L.F.A.: 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano

 As late model European sports cars of various questionable pedigree start to take off in value (driven by the investor/collector) there is money to be made in keeping one step ahead of the crowd.  Most everything with an M badge or the Stuttgart crest is already overpriced, so perhaps it is time to look at something from one of the oldest Italian marques -- Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili.  Like this 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano offered for $1,500 near Raleigh, NC via craigslist.  Tip from Hunter.

Happy St. Patrick's Day: 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Quadrifoglio Verde 3.0

The first four leaf clover (Quadrifoglio) appeared on an Alfa Romeo driven by Ugo Sivocci for the 1923 Targa Florio -- he came in first place.  At a subsequent event in Monza, Signore Sivocci did not decorate his car with the green leaf over a white square, and he tragically lost his life. Future Alfa racers decorated their cars with a Quadrifoglio on a triangle shaped white background -- the missing corner to symbolize their missing friend.  Eventually the Quadrifoglio made its way onto street cars as a trim level designation, such as on this 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Quadrifoglio Verde 3.0 offered for $11,000 in Willoughby, OH via craigslist.

Package of 116's: Alfa Romeo GTV-6 Maratona Edition & Milano Bundle

I like to watch the American Pickers show every so often.  It's kinda fun to see what people collect and watch Mike and Frank try to pull some of it away from the hoarders collectors.  One of the techniques that Frank is famous for is The Bundle where he tries to get a little better price buying a few items together vs. as singletons.  Maybe Frank can help you out with these two Alfa Romeos.  Find this 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV-6 Maratona Edition and 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano package deal for sale in Bellingham, WA for $7,800 via craigslist.

Pre-FIAT: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano

We keep hoping, those us who live in the U. S. of A and call ourselves Alfisti, for the overlords at FIAT to return Alfa to the U.S. Yes, there is the 4C and the 8C before it, but those are limited editions for those with unlimited budgets.  Alfa was a ward of the Italian Goverment since Musolini's early days until 1986, when it was sold to FIAT.  FIAT withdrew Alfa from the US in 1995 and has been telling us they will be returning "next year".  The Milano (or 75 in Europe) was designed without any FIAT influence, and is thought by some to be "the last of the real Alfa's." Find this 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano for sale in Santa Rosa, CA for $7,200 via craigslist.  This feature is a part of DT's Columbus Day celebration.

5k: LeMons/Chump/AER Ready: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano

The Alfa Romeo Milano will be forever remembered as Alfa's last true rear-drive executive sedan.  It was called the 75 in other markets (reference to the 75th anniversary of the Milanese born Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili), but the Milano name was chosen for the US buyer for its 1985-1992 lifespan.  They are cheap enough to buy that some have been turned into mildly successful $500 crapcan racers...like this 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano racer offered here on eBay offered for$3,750 buy-it-now or make-offer on eBay, located in San Francisco, CA.

1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Platinum

The Alfa Romeo 75 was a compact executive sedan released in 1985, just before Fiat took over the reigns of the Milan based automaker.  The 75 (or Milano as it was known in the US market) was designed in-house at Alfa by Ermanno Cressoni and featured his signature La Linea sharp edged design features as first seen on his Giulietta (Type 116).  Find this 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Platinum offered for $3,000 in Dallas, TX via alfabb.com forums.  Seller submission from Bob.

5k: Verde Bianco Rosso: 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde 3.0

The Alfa Romeo 75 was badged in the US market as the Milano between 1985 and 1992.  The Milano has the honor of being the last car released by Alfa before they were acquired by Fiat and the name 75 was in reference to the 75th anniversary of the Milanese born Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili.  The 75/Milano will be forever remembered as Alfa's last true rear-drive executive sedan and owners claim the seats are fabulously comfortable.  Find this 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde 3.0 offered for $5,000 in Upstate New York via craigslist.  Tip from Cory.