Let's see your Alfa Romeos!

[MikeGTi]

arun1uk said:

Replaced my Vesuvio Grey Quadrifoglio with a new Etna Red (same as the GTA/M). I was dubious at first that it could be too gaudy, but in the sunshine it really shines

I see you frequent here as well as Alfa Owner! I definitely prefer the etna over the vesuvio.

[coetzeeh]

Still makes me smile a decade later.

[Rob 131 Sport]

MikeGTi said:

arun1uk said:

Replaced my Vesuvio Grey Quadrifoglio with a new Etna Red (same as the GTA/M). I was dubious at first that it could be too gaudy, but in the sunshine it really shines

I see you frequent here as well as Alfa Owner! I definitely prefer the etna over the vesuvio.

+ 1. No comparison the Red every time and it does look stunning

[dinkel]

In good company last friday.

[Mallard126]

coetzeeh said:

Still makes me smile a decade later.

I like but tell me more please. Is that a standard bonnet or has it been fettled to fit some huge lump of engine underneath? I ask not only because of the scoop but also what appear from that picture to be some odd panel gaps.

[thegreenhell]

Mallard126 said:

coetzeeh said:

Still makes me smile a decade later.

I like but tell me more please. Is that a standard bonnet or has it been fettled to fit some huge lump of engine underneath? I ask not only because of the scoop but also what appear from that picture to be some odd panel gaps.

South African GTV6 3.0, I believe. It appears to have the bonnet scoop, red bumper strip, front air dam and Compomotive wheels of a genuine SA 3.0. This model was a homologation special for the SA touring car series, with a 6-carbed 3.0.

[Mallard126]

I bet it sounds absolutely lovely!

[coetzeeh]

thegreenhell said:

Mallard126 said:

coetzeeh said:

Still makes me smile a decade later.

I like but tell me more please. Is that a standard bonnet or has it been fettled to fit some huge lump of engine underneath? I ask not only because of the scoop but also what appear from that picture to be some odd panel gaps.

South African GTV6 3.0, I believe. It appears to have the bonnet scoop, red bumper strip, front air dam and Compomotive wheels of a genuine SA 3.0. This model was a homologation special for the SA touring car series, with a 6-carbed 3.0.

Exactly. Fibre glass bonnet with bulge designed to accommodate the 6 x dellorto carbs. A few other subtle factory mods from standard 2.5 such as 3 core radiator, front air dam and so on.

This is no 34 of 208 built - we have ~8 cars in the UK, similar number in Oz, and the odd ones in NZ and Europe. There are ~55 cars known to survive.

[arguti]

Mallard126 said:

coetzeeh said:

Still makes me smile a decade later.

I like but tell me more please. Is that a standard bonnet or has it been fettled to fit some huge lump of engine underneath? I ask not only because of the scoop but also what appear from that picture to be some odd panel gaps.

it is 100% the standard 3.0 bonnet - it's fibreglass and the busso V6 has 6x Dellorto FRPA downdraft carburettors instead of fuel injection - there are several reasons they changed to carbs as the car was homologated for racing in South Africa The panel gaps with respect ot the bonnet shut line are typical of a GTV6 3.0.

You can see mine has the same bonnet features!

[arun1uk]

MikeGTi said:

I see you frequent here as well as Alfa Owner! I definitely prefer the etna over the vesuvio.

I do indeed :-) Says you're based on Surrey, where about? We have a decent South East based Quadrifoglio group who have some decent runs out. You'd be very welcome to join us

[StescoG66]

Here are three for the price of one My own gratuitously at the end.

[Woody.GT]

My Alfa was on The Cars Years ITV4 last night up against a Lotus Cortina, battling for 1963, worth a watch

[Moley RUFC]

Lovely….

[Moley RUFC]

Had my 4C ceramic coated and PPF applied.

[Castrol for a knave]

Here's mine

I am in the middle of replacing a lot of metal. Rockers, lower front and rear wings, front end of the middle sill, various folded metal around the A pillar/ sills.

The last one is the front lower, awaiting the welds to fix the bottom and door frame.



Lots of nasty air and metal



Both my cats are coded, so they have been assisting



I managed to form the end cap/ box section from a single piece of metal. That took an inordinate amount of time.




Top run of weld done, and amazingly, it is all straight.

[Oilchange]

Top job, wish I had those skills.

[vanman1936]

Just gone Stelvio Quad, need to get some photos but what a car!

[dinkel]

In my dreams:

Hard to beat 105-series coupe: 1968 Alfa Romeo GT Veloce 1750 is a favorite since the 70s. Soundtrack of my youth!

[TypeR]

[joshcowin]

So a flat on a brand new tyre that was fitted Friday! Gutted is an understatement I must have hit a pothole or drain cover on the way home from the tyre fitters!



This has prompted me to book it in for paint work, a wheel refurb (just the one thats currently off as had them done 2 months ago), cambelt and waterpump and then a proper clean once that's all complete. Will cost a fair amount but the cars been great and I want to keep it for a while yet!

Running all season tyres and have been really happy with them, great for the mix of driving the car does.