Buying First Classic Alfa - help!

[jonesey]

Despite never having driven one, for a while I have been saving to buy either a Giulia 105/115 Coupe or Giulia Super saloon. The use will be purely for Sunday jaunts, pub runs and the odd show etc.

I've very little knowledge at this point around the differences between, for example, a 1300 Junior or a GTV, a Super or a Ti and was hoping somebody might be able to point me towards the best resources so I can continue my research and figure out what route I'm going to go down.

At the moment, I've switched to favoring the 4 door Super.

Any insights, warnings or help would be very gratefully received.

Many thanks

[jonesey]

Thanks for all of the replies- some very useful insights and resources there.

It seems (naturally) that Italy and the Netherlands turn up some nice examples so I’ll be widening my search- I’ll keep this updated.

Any more insights, please do go ahead. I’m almost certain the saloon is the one for me.

[jonesey]

This is exactly what I had imagined I’d hear and it’s great that these anecdotes continue popping up. My misty eyed visions of keeping one on the boil down my favorite roads and then taking the family to the pub or tinkering in the garage seem well placed here!

Thanks for the heads up on bills- I’ve run and modified a 911 (albeit the “ugly” one) for a few years so I’m no stranger to heart over head spending.

Any pics?

[jonesey]

coetzeeh said:

Wanna sell it mister?

[jonesey]

mikeh501 said:

Bought a 105 coupe a few months back and its a hoot. Gets more looks than anything else i've driven tbh. Blasting up B roads is great, and you feel a driving god at 60mph lol. Lots of fun, and i've already started planning mods for over winter. Its pretty simple mechanically whilst at the same time being more modern than its years would suggest. Good advice on ensuring its as rot free as possible, as I thoroughly checked mine and still found a little bit once id stripped the interior out.

Mine is a 72 1600 Junior which had been setup for historic rallying. Roll cage, limited slip diff, rebuilt engine by Bob Dove with 10.9 cams etc.


Im currently stripping the interior in order to make some upgrades and mods to my taste.

What an absolute beaut! Do you anticipate doing any long road trips? I love my annual lads trips (4 996's of various flavours) but i'm not sure that i'd want to go in a 105 with 3 guys in 911's - for no other reason that i'd need to push the Alfa hard to keep up?

[jonesey]

Not quite the original remit but i wondered if the PH Alfa audience has any views on this Sprint 2600. Obviously not a standard car but does anybody have one? I'm doing some digging on the straight 6 but thought i'd ask. I love the ethos of it, sound, historic racing eligibility etc.

https://themarket.co.uk/listings/alfa-romeo/2600-s...

[jonesey]

sunbeam alpine said:

I've never been a big fan of the Sprint, but at that price (as it seems to be indicating that the reserve has been met) it seems a steal.

Thanks very much. Re: your views on the sprint - does that come purely from a styling point of view? Driving?

We'll see how how the auction goes.

[jonesey]

Thanks all, it’s gone above where I was comfortable anyway. I’m talking to a 105 owner tomorrow about one the is almost exactly what I was looking for. Will keep you all posted!

Edited by jonesey on Monday 9th November 12:10

[jonesey]

9xxNick said:

Did you move ahead with the purchase?

Unfortunately not. The car had already sold and turned up on the facebook group from the Isle of Man. The search continues!

[jonesey]

Thanks to you guys I think I’m making progress toward a purchase. I’ve been talking to somebody about their car for a while and I think we have a loose deal subject to viewing in late March.

1973, Right Hand drive, 1.6 with 2.0 on webers (plus original engine). LSD, larger front brake kit, respray in 2005, gearbox rebuild. Importantly for me the body seems very good and is a well known car from what I can see. Pricing is strong but I think it’s a great example. 70k miles. On the plus side, it’s also Green over tan which was my #1 choice.

Will keep you updated.

Anybody have any particular view on prices at the moment? There isn’t a huge amount out there. I’ve been watching the car at South Norfolk Motors that just had a price reduction to £18,750- seems nice so I’m interested in pricing. Not worried about future!

I plan to speak with Ian Ellis to sort out an inspection etc when we get to that point.

Thanks to all

Edited by jonesey on Monday 22 February 23:55

Edited by jonesey on Tuesday 23 February 15:41