1991 Alfa Romeo SZ

This 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ is number 946 of 1,036 produced and was recently imported from Japan to the US by the selling dealer. Based on the Alfa 75, the SZ features composite body panels and is powered by a 3. 0-liter V6 paired to a 5-speed manual transaxle. Following importation to the US, the car was inspected and serviced at Dino Motors in San Mateo, California. Work included a new battery, headlight switch, brake light, suspension adjustment, and oil change. A Japanese Shaken report provides a record of service performed from 2002-2015, and the car is now being offered in California with a Vermont registration. Featuring a chassis based on the Alfa 75 sedan, the composite-bodied car was produced with oversight from Zagato. Regular chassis cleaning, lubrication, and rust-proofing is described in the Shaken report. Previous muffler work is described in the Shaken, and a muffler from Japanese tuner Over Racing Projects is currently installed. The triple headlight clusters were incorporated into later Alfa designs, and suspension components were adapted from the Alfa 75 Group A IMSA car. Veglia gauges are mounted in carbon fiber panels, and the floors are protected by grey carpeted mats. The original radio has been replaced by a Pioneer CD player. The deeply-bolstered seats are upholstered in tan leather, and some light creasing can be seen on the cushions. Production number 946 can be seen on a small plaque aft of the shifter. Canvas straps secure cargo in the rear compartment, with a carpeted console in the middle. A small trunk compartment behind the rear hatch contains a space-saver spare and jack kit. The aluminum 3. 0-liter V6 made 210 horsepower when new and is paired with a rear-mounted 5-speed manual transaxle. Records show regular replacement of fluids, a repaired motor mount, rebuilt clutch, and muffler work in 2015, as well as replacement of the timing and accessory belts in 2002. A receipt for recent work performed at Dino Motors can be seen above, and a written description of biennial Shaken reports covers the period from 2002-2015.