1989 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Lands in Bellevue — The Busso Find We Don't Get Twice
I'm Zia, manager at Midland Wreckers. Most weeks the arrivals board at Bellevue reads Commodore, Camry, Hilux. Then, every now and then, something stops the yard. This time it was a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 — flat nose, full-width tail-light bar, the turbine alloys still on — and under the long bonnet, the 3.0-litre Busso V6. An Australian-delivered 164 sedan is a rare enough sight; one complete enough to salvage properly is rarer still.
The 3.0-litre V6 that powers the 164 was designed by Giuseppe Busso, and enthusiasts rate it among the great engine rooms — the ribbed cam covers and the sound made it famous. The 164 itself was Alfa's flagship executive sedan of the late 80s and 90s, and the last developed before the brand's Fiat-era reorganisation. Parts support in Australia is thin, which is exactly why a complete donor matters.
The 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 at our Bellevue yard — turbine alloys on, now available as tested used parts.
Why an Alfa 164 Donor Matters in Western Australia
There's no panel supplier for these in Perth and no parts-chain shelf stock. Owners of surviving 164s wait months for panels, interior pieces and driveline parts sourced from the eastern states or overseas. A complete, locally-wrecked 164 changes that — everything from the full-width tail-light bar and quad headlight assemblies to the turbine alloys, V6 driveline and interior trim comes off one car, tested and catalogued.
What We're Salvaging from This 164
- 3.0-litre Busso V6 and automatic driveline: engine tested and available complete or as components — a lifeline for another 164 or a restomod build.
- Full-width tail-light bar and front lighting: the 164's signature rear end — the pieces that crack and never reappear.
- Turbine alloys: the correct period wheels, straight and true.
- Interior trim: the executive sedan's dash, door cards and switchgear in period condition.
- Body panels: doors, guards and bonnet are all up for grabs with minimal rust for a 35-plus-year-old car.
All parts are backed by our 30-day warranty. The complete listing lives on our car parts page — ring us to put a hold on anything before it's pulled.
Paying Cash for Alfa Romeos in Perth
We take the everyday wrecks and the exotics alike. If you own an ageing Alfa Romeo — a 164, 156, GT or Spider — that's become too expensive to keep, we pay cash for Alfa Romeo vehicles in any condition, with free removal anywhere in the Perth metro. We're located at 59 Helen St Bellevue WA 6056, open Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM and Sat 7AM-1PM. Call (08) 6477 4199 or get an instant quote online — and if it's a Busso, tell us. It'll make our week.
Written by
Zia Arife
Manager, Midland Wreckers
Zia Arife is the Manager of Midland Wreckers, running the yard at 59 Helen St, Bellevue. With over two decades in Perth's auto wrecking industry, he's personally overseen the recycling of thousands of end-of-life vehicles — from donor Hiluxes stripped by builders to family sedans that have simply reached the end of the road. Zia writes this blog to share what he's learned on the ground: honest pricing, fair processes, and the environmental standards that separate a licensed wrecker from a backyard operator. If you've got a question about your car's value or the disposal process, he's the one who'll answer it when you call (08) 6477 4199.
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