St Patrick Wasn't Irish And Neither Is This Alfa 164 Quadrifoglio

"DailyTurismo" (thedailyturismo) 03/17/2014 at 12:47 • Filed to: Alfa Romeo, St Patrick's Day

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Saint Patrick was born somewhere in 5th century Roman occupied Britian (England or Scotland based on various sources) and spent a few years in captivity as a young man to Irish pirates, before returning as a missionary to the emerald isle. It is ironic that the patron saint of Ireland isn't even Irish?

What better way to segue into a St Patrick's day special that also isn't Irish. Find this !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! for sale in Signal Hill, CA currently bidding for $4,050 reserve-not-met with 6 days to go.

This Alfa Romeo 164's connection to St Patrick's day is the use of the Quadrifoglio (four leaf clover) emblem and designation. Alfa started using the quadrifoglio on its racing cars in the 1920s, but modern examples (such as the above 164) use the emblem to denote a high end version of a particular car.

The 164 was the front-drive replacement to the 90 (and earlier Alfetta) executive sedan, slotting above the 75 (known as the Milano in North America) platform. The 3.0 liter V6 is rated at 210 horsepower (230 with larger valves and a recent rebuild according to the seller) and mated to the front wheels via a 5-speed gearbox. The Pininfarina designed 164 easily has a spot in our list of top ten front-drive sedans that are fun to drive.

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JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > DailyTurismo 03/17/2014 at 12:50

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Those wheels wouldn't be my choice, but they look pretty good... damnit. I do NOT have the money for this. I would own another 164 in a heartbeat. Such a great car to drive. (And I say that as the owner of a FieSTa!) - also: 'dat exhaust note....mmmmmmm

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > DailyTurismo 03/17/2014 at 12:52

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NP no matter the price, Alfa irrationality reigns supreme! Seriously, though, a 164 will be my daily at some point in the future when I have a handful of other vehicles that I can drive in case of catastrophe, which will strike a 164 at some point.

Jobjoris > DailyTurismo 03/17/2014 at 13:52

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This Alfa Romeo 164's connection to St Patrick's day is the use of the Quadrifoglio (four leaf clover) emblem and designation.

Technically (I know I'm being a smartass) it should be a 'trifoglio verde' for the relation St.Patricks Day and the 164 as a Shamrock 'misses' one leaf. But man is this a great looking 164 QV, very curious what reserve has been set.

DailyTurismo > Jobjoris 03/17/2014 at 14:20

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Yes, you are correct, the Shamrock as used by St Patrick as an example of the Holy Trinity does indeed have 3 leafs (leaves?), but the 4-leaf clover is a symbol of good luck...so the connection is tenuous. I searched and searched for a 1950 Shamrock and 1980ish TMC Costin for sale...but alas...nothing.