The Alfa Thread

[2mAn]

what was the original color? what color was the 105.51?

[LateFan]

Some nice pics of a real variety of cars here....

https://www.flickr.com/photos/783188...29169932/page1

I have no idea why someone would write "Duetto" across their glovebox door....

[LateFan]

This is nice. Great old film of the factory and new Giulia bodies sitting on the ground waiting to be finished, and good history info. The "stepnose" gap was supposed to be a vent, but they didn't need it.

[LateFan]

Giuliettas black









Black with red is sharp


I like dark grey with red, but it ain't my car!

[LateFan]

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[BlackbirdM3]

what was the original color? what color was the 105.51?

Was that to me? The Sprint was Alfa Red on red. There are entirely too many red Alfas in the world. My '69 105.51 was red on black.
How it looked when I pulled it out of the barn...



How it looked a month and a half later...




How it looked shortly before death...


Will

[2mAn]

Was that to me? The Sprint was Alfa Red on red. There are entirely too many red Alfas in the world. My '69 105.51 was red on black.
Will

Yes it was directed at you. I agree, though Red looks great on an Alfa, there are way too many. Black does look great, but its a pain to keep clean. Too much for me, so I have vowed not to buy a black car ever again.

In your case, the Black does look good and with the bodywork being done right I would go black. Ultimately its your car and if you dont care about originality, go with any color you want

[LateFan]

mmmm....grey with red.....mmmm....

[flyboyx]

i think navy blue or silver would be my top choices on that car. in my opinion, black is better than red. i generally don't like red cars very much personally.

it does depend on the interior color. i think you mentioned above that the interior was red? are you planing to stick with that color or change it up? navy blue would look kind of silly with red interior i think.

[BlackbirdM3]

i think navy blue or silver would be my top choices on that car. in my opinion, black is better than red. i generally don't like red cars very much personally.

it does depend on the interior color. i think you mentioned above that the interior was red? are you planing to stick with that color or change it up? navy blue would look kind of silly with red interior i think.

Such a fantastic looking car. In going black, it was a factory color so I'm still staying stock. The interior will be like this, again, original yet in a different color. I'd do black vinyl with the grey on grey pinstripe material.


This pic shows the chrome pieces that aren't shown in the pics above. I am lucky enough to have it all.


Likely an anthracite carpet, and light grey headliner (stock) Even if I go with a blue, I think the interior would still look sharp.

Will

[BlackbirdM3]

Going back through my archives













Its kinda wild to look back a few years and see how far my skill behind the lens has progressed.

Will

[LateFan]

^^^Deep blue Sprint.....mmmm...

So, the boys over at Alfaholics in the UK will build you what they call a GTA-R, a GTA replica filled with go fast parts. Super light, drilled out speed bits, tasty.

Today I was looking at it and saw that they'll also build you a Spider-R based on the Duetto body, with:
GTA-R suspension
Big brakes
Hot rod but streetable 1750 engine with Webers
Lightweight flywheel, driveshaft, and a LS rear end
Stainless sport exhaust
7x15 GTA wheels
Interior re-done with all leather panels, leather sport seats, wood wheel, wool carpets
Wool-lined trunk









I didn't even look to see how much...

[flyboyx]

no offense to the duetto body. but if all those upgrades were on, say a rust free late style gtv body, i would have a hard on right now.

[LateFan]

Ohh, they'll gladly sell you all the bits individually! Start unwrinkling those Pound notes!

http://www.alfaholics.com/browse-par...-series/#coupe

[BlackbirdM3]

Actually, right now would be the time to buy all my stuff from Alfaholics or Classic Alfa since the pound has taken a dive. I so want the racing suspension kit from Alfaholics for the Sprint.

Will