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I am enjoying my Fiat coupe 20vt and now looking at the GTV V6, a gloriously styled and enigmatic
slice of Italian automotive history. Spend £6- £8k or push out the boat for a ‘Cup’ at £14k? It seems quite a mark up for a body kit and badge though? Or is it much more than a marketing tool?
slice of Italian automotive history. Spend £6- £8k or push out the boat for a ‘Cup’ at £14k? It seems quite a mark up for a body kit and badge though? Or is it much more than a marketing tool?
I've looked at a few, usually at shows, over the years. The body kit does look good, to me anyway, even though the front wing vents are non-functional. The seats are half leather, full leather on the standard GTV, and you get an individually numbered plaque.
I was, coincidentally, looking at a rather nice V6 yesterday at Alfa Aid and, in conversation, I was given to understand the 'Cup' was produced to homologate the GTV for a race series.
Whether the cosmetics are worth the significant premium over the regular V6 GTV is up to the individual,
I was, coincidentally, looking at a rather nice V6 yesterday at Alfa Aid and, in conversation, I was given to understand the 'Cup' was produced to homologate the GTV for a race series.
Whether the cosmetics are worth the significant premium over the regular V6 GTV is up to the individual,
xyyman said:
I've looked at a few, usually at shows, over the years. The body kit does look good, to me anyway, even though the front wing vents are non-functional. The seats are half leather, full leather on the standard GTV, and you get an individually numbered plaque.
I was, coincidentally, looking at a rather nice V6 yesterday at Alfa Aid and, in conversation, I was given to understand the 'Cup' was produced to homologate the GTV for a race series.
Whether the cosmetics are worth the significant premium over the regular V6 GTV is up to the individual,
The cosmetics do offer a significant additional style on the ‘cup’ imo. Not sure about the additional thousands of pounds though required for the privilege. Brilliant car whichever one to go for, and then open the bonnet I was, coincidentally, looking at a rather nice V6 yesterday at Alfa Aid and, in conversation, I was given to understand the 'Cup' was produced to homologate the GTV for a race series.
Whether the cosmetics are worth the significant premium over the regular V6 GTV is up to the individual,
The cups look great, but I personally prefer the metallic colours on the gtv. Certain to be a future classic for sure. I always liked the fiat coupe also , but the gtv is just a bit more ‘classy’ in design in my eyes.
Cup prices are higher but suspect a good one should maintain value at least, if not creep up over time perhaps ? Never a given but probable.
Cup prices are higher but suspect a good one should maintain value at least, if not creep up over time perhaps ? Never a given but probable.
Kinky said:
I've been lusting after that since the day it came in
Yes, showroom was empty so had a good look over it. Low miles, pristine leather re-trim and electric, heated, seats which, I am told, was a very rare option. I liked the Tarox, two piece, big brake upgrade all round as the standard brakes aren't that great. Not sure what the wheels are but they're brilliant.Sadly, I think my lust will have to remain unrequited though.
xyyman said:
Kinky said:
I've been lusting after that since the day it came in
Yes, showroom was empty so had a good look over it. Low miles, pristine leather re-trim and electric, heated, seats which, I am told, was a very rare option. I liked the Tarox, two piece, big brake upgrade all round as the standard brakes aren't that great. Not sure what the wheels are but they're brilliant.Sadly, I think my lust will have to remain unrequited though.
xyyman said:
... I liked the Tarox, two piece, big brake upgrade all round as the standard brakes aren't that great.
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For over a decade I thought I'd have to live with the poor gtv brakes or upgrade to 330mm, I got some good pads, tried various discs....
Then last year after I couldn't get one of the pads out I took it down to Alfa Aid, they put on 2 front refurbished standard v6 callipers and the braking is really good now, such an improvement, previously garages had cleaned them and done minor tweeks but to little avail.
Still be interesting to drive a car with these Tarox upgrades for comparison.
xyyman said:
Yes, showroom was empty so had a good look over it. Low miles, pristine leather re-trim and electric, heated, seats which, I am told, was a very rare option. I liked the Tarox, two piece, big brake upgrade all round as the standard brakes aren't that great. Not sure what the wheels are but they're brilliant.
Sadly, I think my lust will have to remain unrequited though.
If you have the V6 with the standard iffy brakes, then the 330mm calipers and disks from a GTA bolt straight on. The car stops so fast now I have to be a bit careful of what is behind me/Sadly, I think my lust will have to remain unrequited though.
xyyman said:
Very nice. It looks familiar to me, maybe seen it at show last year. Or, do you use Alfa Aid?
Thanks - I'm remiss in not having actually taken it to any shows yet (I'm usually in one of my other cars for multi marque shows) and don't use Alfa Aid. There are quite a number of Cups spread around the country though (3 around my area and 71 road registered atm), so you may have seen one of the others.
Quite a number of owners on the Cup Register have adopted the N_ _ CUP registration scheme to represent their own cars limited edition number.
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