Buying an Alfa 1600 GT Junior

[Olf]

Does anybody know this car or have any views on risk points?

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C514771

[arguti]

jacklewisno1 said:

Ill make some inquiries about insurance tomorrow. Today i was supposed to be going to look at a classic 500 restored in the style of an Abarth, looked like a good deal. However after driving 2 hours to to go see it, just before i arrived they rang me up to tell me they had sold it! A 4 hour round trip for no reason at all, fuming isn't the word!

The stupid thing is i was prepared to pay over the asking price too, i didn't even have chance to make an offer.

Not sure if you had a lucky escape there! Seriously, 105 coupe is as far removed from Fulvia from a 500 - jokes aside, if you are going to drive one of these things and spend lots of money on them then better one that you really love- I say that because these cars are all different : not knocking the 500 but could never see myself driving or owning one !

[jacklewisno1]

arguti said:

jacklewisno1 said:

Ill make some inquiries about insurance tomorrow. Today i was supposed to be going to look at a classic 500 restored in the style of an Abarth, looked like a good deal. However after driving 2 hours to to go see it, just before i arrived they rang me up to tell me they had sold it! A 4 hour round trip for no reason at all, fuming isn't the word!

The stupid thing is i was prepared to pay over the asking price too, i didn't even have chance to make an offer.

Not sure if you had a lucky escape there! Seriously, 105 coupe is as far removed from Fulvia from a 500 - jokes aside, if you are going to drive one of these things and spend lots of money on them then better one that you really love- I say that because these cars are all different : not knocking the 500 but could never see myself driving or owning one !

Haha, i love the 500. I just think it has bags of character, enough to make up for the lack of performance. Don't get me wrong the Alfa is beautiful, i wouldn't be disappointed if i bought one. However having had a while to reflect i just think the 500 would make a better first classic car. Its cheaper in every respect and should hopefully be simpler to maintain.

I guess the Fulvia sits in the middle, in that its not as pretty as the Alfa or as characterful as the 500.

[fergus]

If anyone wants a nice car, albeit needs importing, etc:

http://www.luxuseveloce.com/index2.php?pagina=list...

[jacklewisno1]

Looks like a minter!! Ive noticed you get more for your money on the continent.

[Snips1973]

Hi
Did you find a car?

I might have a really low milage 35k RHD for sale soon. Email me if you want further info.

Cheers
David

[jacklewisno1]

I havent bought a car yet, however im leaning towards the idea of an abarth inspired 500 now. Cheers anyway.