where to look for a classic alfa?

[minimax]

hi fellows, i'm looking for a giulietta or giulia or something like that, I've always loved the looks of these models and the idea of tooling round town this summer and blasting up and down country roads sounds fantastic!

I wonder where I have to look on t'internet to find these cars listed for sale...google has so far drawn a blank...and any tips on running costs, whether they stand up to a frequent caining, where to get the best info on model types etc?

thanks

Tom

>>> Edited by minimax on Monday 4th April 14:24

[Pwig]

Are you ever gonna buy a reliable car tom?

[minimax]

probably not to be honest! reliable cars just don't look or sound as good in my experience..except the nissan 350z and that's too expensive and I can't quite decide if it's in the same league as the TT

edit: besides, the theory is to have enough cars so that at least one is working at any one time

>> Edited by minimax on Monday 4th April 18:34

[gemini]

So whats going wrong at the moment then TOM

[lanciachris]

www.aroc-uk.com/classifieds/index.asp

www.carsfromitaly.com/alfaromeo/index.html

[wombat rick]

Join the Owners Club as your first port of call. They have an excellent forum with very knowledgeable regular posters (and me who is just regular). Then keep an eye on the ads in the back of Classic & Sportscar and Motorsport to get an idea of prices and what's going for what. I would avoid Ebay unless you really know what you are looking for. Also keep an eye on some of the specialist dealers such as Classic Alfa, Veloce Sport and Alfaholics. Spares are easier to get hold of in most cases than modern Alfas!
Some linky browser things:
www.aroc-uk.com
www.classicalfa.com
www.alfaholics.com
www.velocesport.com
www.ebspares.co.uk
www.highwoodalfa.com

Happy shopping!

PS Giuliettas were type number 101, and Giulias were 105 and you will see the cars referred to as that. Giulia coupes are also often known simply as Bertones or Berties.

[gemini]

or have a good look round the scrap yards Tom !!

[Rob P]

www.giulietta.com/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/giulietta?opendocument&part=8

[lanciachris]

These cars are truly beautiful



Huge, but VERY worth looking at pics at

www.seriouswheels.com/pics-abc/Alfa-Romeo-Giulia-SS-Sprint-Speciale-ra-lr.jpg

www.seriouswheels.com/pics-abc/Alfa-Romeo-Giulia-SS-Sprint-Speciale-fa-lr.jpg

>> Edited by lanciachris on Monday 4th April 23:11

[minimax]

wombat rick said:

Join the Owners Club as your first port of call. They have an excellent forum with very knowledgeable regular posters (and me who is just regular). Then keep an eye on the ads in the back of Classic & Sportscar and Motorsport to get an idea of prices and what's going for what. I would avoid Ebay unless you really know what you are looking for. Also keep an eye on some of the specialist dealers such as Classic Alfa, Veloce Sport and Alfaholics. Spares are easier to get hold of in most cases than modern Alfas! Some linky browser things: www.aroc-uk.com www.classicalfa.com www.alfaholics.com www.velocesport.com www.ebspares.co.uk www.highwoodalfa.com Happy shopping! PS Giuliettas were type number 101, and Giulias were 105 and you will see the cars referred to as that. Giulia coupes are also often known simply as Bertones or Berties.

brilliant!

oh dear, I feel a purchase coming on!

[steveurq]

Have just bought a '72 2000GTV, totally rust free Australian car imported a couple of years ago. Needs some (lots) of mechanical attention but I suggest clean bodywork should be the most important thing. For example, a recon gearbox is £350 from classicalfa.com....! bargain.

Still undecided whether to go throttle body/injection route or put up with dellorto's ??

just buy one, fantastic.


steve

[minimax]

steveurq said:

Have just bought a '72 2000GTV, totally rust free Australian car imported a couple of years ago. Needs some (lots) of mechanical attention but I suggest clean bodywork should be the most important thing. For example, a recon gearbox is £350 from classicalfa.com....! bargain. Still undecided whether to go throttle body/injection route or put up with dellorto's ?? just buy one, fantastic. steve

seriously

may I suggest dell'ortos? cannot beat rorty carbs on a hot engine

[steveurq]

Fair point, nice to keep things simple I suppose but new technology has its advantages, at least EFI will allow me to alter fuelling without faffing around with jets.

It is a great car waiting to happen, just pleased that bodywork is spot on.

[wombat rick]

steveurq said:

just pleased that bodywork is spot on.

Yup - this is the important bit. Because of the pillarless construction, all the strength comes from the sills and it is vital these are sound. Mechanicals are all interchangable between the various models and some people are putting 8 valve Twin Sparks in them as well - EFI control for starting and fueling and a solid 175+ bhp on throttle bodies.

[correlejco]

Come to Brooklands for the AutoItalia day on Saturday April 30th. Super day out - lots of red cars to drool over and friendly knowledgeable people who will give advice and maybe sell you something.

See you there - John

[wombat rick]

Or Southern Alfa Day at Duxford, Sunday 17th April.
Get to look at some big old planes as well.

[lanciachris]

correlejco said:

Come to Brooklands for the AutoItalia day on Saturday April 30th. Super day out - lots of red cars to drool over and friendly knowledgeable people who will give advice and maybe sell you something. See you there - John

More info for someone whose never been before please

[Maycott]

Hi Minimax

I find myself in the unfortunate position of needing to sell my 1971 1750 GTV Mk2

The body work was totally restored 5 months ago, using new panels (alledgedly the last genuine front panel in the UK!! 500 quid alone!) by a well known specialist.

The interior is OK, but unrestored, and mechanically it runs great, has new servos and discs / pads and is basically a joy to use.

Mail me if you'd like to know more