Any Alfisti out there? [Archive] - 10 Tenths Motorsport Forum

John Turner

9 Mar 2006, 08:48

That is indeed a beautiful car; many thanks for pointing us to it. However, since I don't think it had a motorsport career (someone please correct me if I'm wrong!), I reckon this thread is ideal for our new Classic Car Forum, which is where I'm going to put it!

thebear

9 Mar 2006, 13:19

Dave Brand

10 Mar 2006, 16:54

Look at THIS (http://homepage.mac.com/krygier/alfa/PhotoAlbum77.html) and drool!

:brm: :burn: :brm:

The link doesn't work now!

However, since I don't think it had a motorsport career (someone please correct me if I'm wrong!)

It was Bertone's attempt at making a civilised road car out of Zagato's competition-oriented TZ.

John Turner

10 Mar 2006, 18:17

Let's hope thebear returns to repost the link; my 'Googling' has not found it.

Thanks, Dave, it certainly had plenty of echoes of the TZ2.

Bluebottle

10 Mar 2006, 21:12

Link seems ok now ;) (Dribble, dribble....)

John Turner

10 Mar 2006, 21:16

Sadly, not for me, however!

johnh875

12 Mar 2006, 07:47

Ditto, did work before but not now.

Nice car though, although I prefer the TZ2.

thebear

19 Apr 2006, 21:31

Perhaps you might be interested in an overpriced '52 Disco Volante (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2F4630768312_W0QQamp%3BsspagenameZhQ3ahQ3aadvsearchQ3aUSQQcatre fZC5QQfclZ3QQfromZR7QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQnojsprZyQQpfidZ0QQsacatZQ2d1QQsofocusZbsQQfviZ1&item=4630768312) of `suspect parentage'? :Shrug:

John Turner

20 Apr 2006, 13:10

Now that really is interesting; either it is a 'discovery' or an amazing replica. That would surely be an incredibly difficult body to replicate and very expensive to do I would guess.

thebear

20 Apr 2006, 13:38

Now that really is interesting; either it is a 'discovery' or an amazing replica. That would surely be an incredibly difficult body to replicate and very expensive to do I would guess.
I would imagine that "Bobcor" (one of the bidders) knows the `story'. They are an old time ALFA race/repar/sales organization.
:Shrug:
I am leaning towards `original'. :burn:

John Turner

20 Apr 2006, 15:15

Yes, somehow it 'feels' right to me too; can't put my finger on why, though! Be interesting to see what it goes for.

John Turner

20 Apr 2006, 15:21

However, the seller has added a note that he accepts that it could well be a recreation, in which case you have to question the veracity of the Vin no. (nothing new there then!). Still, a nice thing to have if recreated from period components.

thebear

20 Apr 2006, 16:23

Another look at the Canguro (http://arts.uwaterloo.ca/~colin/alfa/canguro/index.html) with a stable link. be sure to follow the additional link at the bottom of the page. :woot:

John Turner

20 Apr 2006, 16:29

Ah, got it; great!

johnh875

24 Apr 2006, 10:27

The Canguro is great, it was interesting to see the comparison with the TZ2 as I have seen one of those in the flesh, the Canguro must be very low indeed.

They both look like the 8C Competizione concept car - I wish they had put that into production

Dani Filth

27 Apr 2006, 12:55

i have good news for you .. they are gonna produce it .. with a 4.7l V8 engine too :)

thebear

28 Apr 2006, 01:40

Well now, how about THIS (http://www.network54.com/Forum/12159/message/1146099128/Alfa+Romeo+Diva+concept+(nxc)) one?

johnh875

28 Apr 2006, 02:24

That's great to hear Dani! Link (http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/06/alfa-romeo-to-put-8c-competizione-into-production/) - only 500 however which would surely be lhd only. So if they keep the current rules I would be able to register one out here in 25 years. That's ok, it would take that long to be able to afford one lol

Thebear - that is not bad either, again it looks great but unfortunately I don't think the front end would be able to be produced as is. It would be a departure for Alfa Romeo, they have never sold a mid-engined car, but I think it will fit with the sportier image they have returned to with the GTA's etc.

Dani Filth

28 Apr 2006, 18:14

i would love a "remake" 33 Stradale .. of course i won't be able to afford one .. but i'd love it nonetheless :)

Dave Brand

28 Apr 2006, 19:52

i would love a "remake" 33 Stradale .. of course i won't be able to afford one .. but i'd love it nonetheless :)

So would I......both love it & not be able to afford one!:cool:

thebear

29 Apr 2006, 01:09

Here is another intersting ALFA LINK (http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/cars/other/elasis/04/diva/0404.html).

Follow the link in the lower l/h corner for more information on the "Diva"

:wine:

johnh875

1 May 2006, 04:54

Isn't that the same car? It disappoints me that they can make cars as stunning as these concepts and then choose to build something as drab as the new GT and Brera (looks very reminiscent of a 149 hatch).

GTRMagic

1 May 2006, 12:56

Well now, how about THIS (http://www.network54.com/Forum/12159/message/1146099128/Alfa+Romeo+Diva+concept+(nxc)) one?

Looks like a sexed up Lotus Elise... :(

johnh875

2 May 2006, 01:55

That's a bad thing? It's a bit bigger & badder with the 3.2l GTA V6 though

thebear

4 May 2006, 03:06

For those in the Bristol (http://www.arocbriswest.co.uk/) area.

More links to follow.

:Shake:

thebear

4 May 2006, 18:24

Bristol (http://www.ianellison.org.uk/Bristolweb/page1.html), a link with (thumbnail) pictures. Click to enlarge.

:beer:

Dave Brand

4 May 2006, 18:29

Anybody notice the interloper - a Jowett Jupiter? (But with Farina bodywork!)

thebear

5 May 2006, 03:36

How about the C.Z.Jones commercial (http://www.autospies.com/article/index.asp?articleId=7245&categoryId=1)?

johnh875

7 May 2006, 01:03

Anybody notice the interloper - a Jowett Jupiter? (But with Farina bodywork!)
I had to look (at the thumbnails) a few times before I spotted it, at first glance I thought it was an Aurelia GT. The difference is easy to see in the larger photo, it looks quite good but not as "together" as a production car. Coincidentally I saw a Jupiter (with original body) at a show over here last weekend.

thebear

13 Jun 2006, 21:53

Anybody seen the Brea? Click HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd09AbVWpZA)?

I love the way Italians go stark raving insane over hot cars.

:burn:

thebear

22 Jun 2006, 15:11

ALFA-Romeo at the Mille Miglia (http://europeancarweb.com/features/0307ec_alfa_romeos/)

:winner:

johnh875

25 Jun 2006, 01:07

Nice find!

thebear

25 Jun 2006, 02:34

Want to bid (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-Alfa-Romeo-Veloce-Spider_W0QQitemZ4653433410QQihZ002QQcategoryZ84154QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) on a nice '60 Veloce?

thebear

27 Jun 2006, 19:34

Too bad ir's not RED! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4652204092&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AUS%3A112&id=)

Sold for ~£8,500

:burn:

thebear

10 Jul 2006, 19:31

Two sets of pix on THIS (http://www.italiaspeed.com/) page.

:winner: :chflag:

thebear

22 Jul 2006, 04:01

A recent Time Magazine has an article about Gianni Agnelli's grandson, new top dog at Fiat. In it, they have a photo captioned Fiat Dino with body by Pininfarina.

Unfortunately, the photo is of a Lamborghini Marzal show car with body by Bertone.

They only got two things wrong.

:Shrug:

thebear

23 Jul 2006, 19:34

An Italian CAR (http://www.velocetoday.com/) website.

:hug2:

thebear

25 Jul 2006, 20:13

A 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV SELLS (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D%2B180009362968% 26fvi%3D1&rd=1&item=180009362968) for a big pile of $$. :burn:

Dave Brand

25 Jul 2006, 21:13

A 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV SELLS[/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B] [/url] for a big pile of $$. :burn:

Hmmm, a lot of money, but a lot of car for the money........

Probably worth it!

thebear

26 Aug 2006, 21:44

THESE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzGj8rMbYVk) guys are in a hop-up shop somewhere in South Africa.

:burn:

johnh875

31 Aug 2006, 14:12

3.7L is a fair bit from an Alfa V6!

thebear

17 Feb 2007, 02:52

Read the whole ARTICLE (http://members.optusnet.com.au/~saltheart/Appenine.html) as well as all the "links" to realize what a fantastic job was done!

:#1:

John Turner

17 Feb 2007, 11:13

I must confess a preference to GT bodies rather than open sports cars. Interesting concept! Of course Alfas had some great GT/Coupe bodies on some of their competition cars both pre war and early post war.

johnh875

21 Feb 2007, 03:16

Interesting project, it reminds me of the DeVaux which is made locally.

thebear

3 Mar 2007, 00:49

The SOURCE (http://www.alfaromeo.com/cgi-bin/pbrand.dll/ALFAROMEO_COM/history/museo.jsp).

Spend a few hours `browsing'.

:unworthy: :flower1: :Shake:

thebear

5 Feb 2008, 00:30

Old ENGINES (http://www.international-auto.com/index.cfm?fa=ad&aid=476&acid=32&sc=46976) never die.

:old:

johnh875

7 Feb 2008, 08:40

Very nice, what a great idea!

thebear

18 Feb 2008, 03:38

ALFA Romeo Giulia Sprint GT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Duhn4rpp98&feature=related) track day. Lots of other ALFA links on the same page.

:burn:

thebear

14 Sep 2008, 00:24

Here we have some You-Tube links for the 8c Competizione (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX93trcL57o). . :burn: