Author Topic: It's Alfa Tuesday... (Read 14312 times)

twowings · « **on:** August 21, 2018, 12:51:56 PM »

https://petrolicious.com/films/wake-up-with-an-espresso-shot-of-alfa-romeo-gtv

Groover · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2018, 03:45:36 PM »

Great video! There was a hard working mechanic in my home town in Italy back in the late 70's early 80's that would a few times a year take out his silver GTAm (I believe, had wider wheel wells/fenders and the single/large headlights per side) a couple times a year, tear through town like that, wake the dead, then park it in his shop before the cops would even be notified. He was an interesting character, hardly socialized with anyone but was a great car mechanic. That car was his life's pride and joy.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2018, 05:02:27 PM »

My "dream Alfa":

'63 2600 Sprint

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2018, 05:04:51 PM »

Oh, I thought you were referring to Carl Dean Switzer <shrug>

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2018, 05:04:51 PM »

twowings · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2018, 06:16:57 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on August 21, 2018, 05:04:51 PM

Oh, I thought you were referring to Carl Dean Switzer <shrug>

That would be 'Alfalfa', pilgrim...

As your punishment, you are hereby required to make a pilgrimage to Leedy, OK the home of 'Little Darla' Hood...

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2018, 08:17:18 PM »

Quote from: twowings on August 21, 2018, 06:16:57 PM

That would be 'Alfalfa', pilgrim...

As your punishment, you are hereby required to make a pilgrimage to Leedy, OK the home of 'Little Darla' Hood...

Is that near Eric? I really wanna go there

Turin · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2018, 09:55:45 PM »

2600 Sprint , mmmmmm. Prices haven't gotten too stupid on these yet.n

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2018, 10:11:34 PM »

Quote from: Turin on August 21, 2018, 09:55:45 PM

2600 Sprint , mmmmmm. Prices haven't gotten too stupid on these yet.n

Yeah, "only" $59,900 for that Sprint, vs. $169,900 for this Spider:

"Big project" level Sprints for $8950:

Turin · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2018, 12:32:26 AM »

Well I'm out of touch.

I knew the price of Montreals doubled a couple of years ago. Alfetta GT and GTVs (116) are still cheap!

timax · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2018, 07:32:14 AM »

The car i wish i never sold. The GTV6.
True love that was. I really miss it.

PhilB · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2018, 10:21:29 PM »

Oh man, I miss these. Alfas were our family cars forever; between my parents and my wife and I, we had ten of them over a period of 45 years, from 1965 to 2010. We had over a million miles on the lot of them, total. Most of them went 150K to 200K miles each.

Dad had two 1965 GTVs, a 1965 2600 Spider, a 1969 Berlina 1750, and two 1967 Giulia Supers. My wife had a 1964 Guilia Ti, and a 1981 GTV6. I had a 1973 Berlina 2000, and a 1967 GT Jr. Fine automobiles.

PhilB

timax · « **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2018, 11:05:11 PM »

What IS it about Alfas?
Non Alfisti will never understand.
I do think my Guzzi is a 2 wheel version.
Better out there but the Guzzi just dose IT for me whatever that is. Same way as my Alfas did.

Turin · « **Reply #12 on:** August 24, 2018, 12:18:56 AM »

Funny, I think of my alfa as a 4 wheeled Guzzi

kidsmoke · « **Reply #13 on:** August 24, 2018, 08:04:16 AM »

it is interesting.
I'm a late comer to Guzzi's and have wholly succumbed to the affliction.

Forever, the early 70's GTV's have been at the top of my lust list. Unlikely I'll ever be able to indulge.

lazlokovacs · « **Reply #14 on:** August 24, 2018, 11:55:23 AM »

I just blew the head gasket on my 76 alfa spider can I join the club???

timax · « **Reply #15 on:** August 24, 2018, 07:21:39 PM »

Quote from: lazlokovacs on August 24, 2018, 11:55:23 AM

I just blew the head gasket on my 76 alfa spider can I join the club???

Look on the bright side. You are able to say that!!
I wish i could. Nice problem to have.

bad Chad · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2018, 07:26:29 PM »

So we agree, Guzzi is the Alfa, what Ducati is to Ferrari. Makes perfect sense to me. I would rather own a Guzzi and an Alfa, they the over the top Ducati/Ferrari combo!

PhilB · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2018, 07:32:41 PM »

They're all desirable. I've been very happy with Ducatis for the last 25 years. My short list for my next bike includes both Ducati and Moto Guzzi options (as well as possibilities from KTM and Motus).

I loved all the Alfas our family had over the last few decades. If I had the money, a Ferrari would be on the list, too. Many Maseratis are also tempting, as well as the occasional Lancia.

I did go test drive a new Alfa Giulia sedan today. I was pretty impressed. Taut, sharp, firm ride, not too big or boaty like most newer cars are. I'll need to try one on a more fun road to see better how it handles, and would have to try out the paddleshift option, but I got a favorable first impression.

PhilB

JJ · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2018, 08:52:11 AM »

Never owned one...ridden in several...and if I ever win the LOTTERY, I would buy a restored GTV like this one...in RED of course!!

Turin · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2018, 07:15:54 PM »

Used modern Maserati's are affordable, but I don't think I could pull the trigger.

https://www.craigslist.org/about/best/esh/6324690044.html

JJ · « **Reply #20 on:** August 26, 2018, 09:25:34 AM »

Quote from: Turin on August 25, 2018, 07:15:54 PM

Used modern Maserati's are affordable, but I don't think I could pull the trigger.

https://www.craigslist.org/about/best/esh/6324690044.html

This is too funny!!!

twowings · « **Reply #21 on:** August 26, 2018, 10:45:28 AM »

Want!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-alfa-romeo-giulia-super-2/

twowings · « **Reply #22 on:** August 27, 2018, 08:36:10 AM »

This is a link to an important Alfa Romeo news story...

1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta wins Best of Show at Pebble Beach:

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2018/08/27/1937-alfa-romeo-8c-2900b-touring-berlinetta-wins-best-of-show-at-pebble-beach/?refer=news

LowRyter · « **Reply #23 on:** August 27, 2018, 08:50:27 AM »

Quote from: twowings on August 26, 2018, 10:45:28 AM

Want!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-alfa-romeo-giulia-super-2/

looks familiar

kingoffleece · « **Reply #24 on:** August 27, 2018, 09:23:40 AM »

have some fun. walk into a new Alfa dealer and ask if they can work on your 101.

LowRyter · « **Reply #25 on:** August 27, 2018, 12:17:37 PM »

Quote from: kingoffleece on August 27, 2018, 09:23:40 AM

have some fun. walk into a new Alfa dealer and ask if they can work on your 101.

........the only thing that sounds worse is taking a new Alfa to new Alfa dealer.

Devildog · « **Reply #26 on:** August 27, 2018, 12:30:06 PM »

how do i deactivate

The Berliner, a cool 4 door Alfa.

Devildog · « **Reply #27 on:** August 27, 2018, 12:35:52 PM »

And the Guilietta, the ultimate Alfa?

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #28 on:** August 27, 2018, 12:49:11 PM »

Quote from: Devildog on August 27, 2018, 12:30:06 PM

The Berlina, a cool 4 door Alfa.

Fixed it for you.

John Ulrich · « **Reply #29 on:** August 27, 2018, 01:12:39 PM »

Quote from: JJ on August 25, 2018, 08:52:11 AM

Those are great looking cars!!!! I had Minilite/Panasport wheels like those on 3 Honda's and pretended!!!

News:

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