1996 Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf *Sold £4,900*

Description

• Rare Cloverleaf model
• Genuine Zender Body Kit
• Recent belt change and service
• With Service history

Alfa Romeo has made some of the most stylish cars. The 145 two-door hatchback is a perfect example. Tidy examples of Alfa Romeo’s sizzling hot hatch are now scarce. But find one and you’re in for a great deal of fun at a bargain value.

History

The Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf, also known as the Alfa Romeo 145 Quadrifoglio was a sporty hot-hatch that the Italian automaker produced to keep up with its rivals.

The Cloverleaf version, introduced in 1996, was the top-of-the-line model.

• It featured a more powerful engine
• Sportier suspension
• And distinctive Italian styling

Outside

This Alfa 145 has a distinctive and timeless design. It still looks fresh and stylish today. The wedge-shaped profile with a sloping roofline and short overhangs, give it a sporty and athletic stance.

This 145 Cloverleaf sits on 17” Mito alloys 15-inch alloy wheels. The Cloverleaf comes with lowered ride height, and a subtle body kit that includes a deeper front bumper and side skirts in the form of genuine Zender body kit. It does all look like a great package.

Inside

The interior of the Alfa 145 is sporty and driver-focused, with a stylish design and high-quality materials.

The dashboard has a clean and uncluttered layout, with easy-to-read gauges and a three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel. The front seats are supportive and comfortable, with plenty of lateral support and infinite adjustment for spirited driving.

Mechanicals

The sweet spot of the Alfa 145 Cloverleaf is the engine.

The naturally aspirated 2.0-litre 16-valve Twin Spark was borrowed from the superb Alfa 155. That engine, with its four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing, sent 150bhp  to the front wheels through a five-speed gearbox. It has power, character and noise. A wonderful noise!

The Cloverleaf models also features a sport-tuned suspension with stiffer springs and dampers, as well as larger anti-roll bars and a strut tower brace for improved handling. The brakes are upgraded as well, with larger discs and calipers for improved stopping power.

This one has gone a stage further

• The subframes are all powder coated
• It is fitted with Blistien shocks absorbers
• And lowered springs

In addition to that this Alfa 145 has had

• A recent belt change
• A new thermostat
• New head gasket
• Along with a service
• A full stainless steel exhaust

It is ready to go. And go it most certainly does.

Bottom line

The Alfa 145 Cloverleaf is a stylish, fun-to-drive hot-hatch with plenty of performance and personality. The car’s distinctive design, high-quality interior, and sporty suspension tuning make it a standout in its class.

Then there is that 2.0-litre Twin Spark engine.

If you’re in the market for a sporty and stylish hatchback with Italian flair, this rare Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf needs a good look at. Good luck bidding.

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Vehicle Location: Bedford, Beds MK41 – it’s the responsibility of the winning bidder to make collection / transportation arrangements directly with the vendor

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