The Alfa Thread

[BlackbirdM3]

This looks to be a pretty close color to Aegean Blue, and predates my Sprint.



This makes me feel like I really did make the right choice for colors.

Will

[2mAn]

Im so in love with this car...

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-alfa-romeo-giulietta-2/

My Dad had one in Iran back in the early 70s. Id love to get this one for him :( I will have to try and get a pic of the Alfa from him

[flyboyx]

saw that a few days ago. i wish it was a 2 door.

[2mAn]

Ok, I now know what Alfa I want. I will get a four door Giulietta. Hopefully I can find one that has the shifter on the floor so I can turn it into a Vintage racer. Im not expecting it to be the fastest, but I dont care. Theres a sentimental value here even though it wont be the same car. I talked to my Dad about it for a little while. He's 76 now and this was his first car, pics were taken in the late 60s early 70s. First pic is with my Grandpa, whom I never met, but was a professional driver. My Dad was telling me stories about how he used to steal the Ford Cortina my Grandpa had.Love it. These are two cars I want. Ive always wanted a Cortina, but that one probably wont happen, maybe someday.

Anyways, heres the pics I got from him.



My Dad is on the far left in the pics with the floral shirt and glasses. Always stylin'








Anyone recognize the car in front of my Dads Alfa?

[BlackbirdM3]

So, the front and rear windows came out of the Sprint today. Some not so good stuff was found in the rear (I had a feeling there was some rust through back there.)




That four door Giulietta is kinda cool. They are pretty uncommon here in the states. I've never seen one in person. That said, I'd go looking for a Super Ti to go racing with. Easier to find, and easier to get parts for.

Will

[LateFan]

Ok, I now know what Alfa I want.

My Dad is on the far left in the pics with the floral shirt and glasses. Always stylin'

Great story, Simon, great photos!

Could that other car be a Peugeot?

[2mAn]

So, the front and rear windows came out of the Sprint today. Some not so good stuff was found in the rear (I had a feeling there was some rust through back there.)

That four door Giulietta is kinda cool. They are pretty uncommon here in the states. I've never seen one in person. That said, I'd go looking for a Super Ti to go racing with. Easier to find, and easier to get parts for.

Will

The rust doesnt seem bad at all, but its great to know that its getting fixe now and properly.

I also love Giulias so a Super Ti is definitely one that would essentially check all the boxes, because the Giulietta doesnt seem like it will be something that can be made into a Vintage racer

Watched this to get my blood going again...

[flyboyx]

sweet vid. i didn't watch it presently but i think the car got him a job at singer.

[BlackbirdM3]

The man in charge of Alfa's history.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZtYvGGQGt0

The man you want to rebuild your Alfa, should you have the $$$$$ to make it happen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBEW5ACgraY

Will

[flyboyx]

ftfy





related to the d'amico auction, i have just one more picture i wanted to post.

i came away with one trivial souvenir from that day. someone sold me a roundel out of their junk pile for a dollar.



this way hans will have someone to play with when he comes to visit.

[E30_Pare]

Got something a little special in the shop today. Sprint Zagato



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[flyboyx]

ooh boy! that is special. aluminum coach work?

what are the grey spots in the middle of the hood? primer?

[BlackbirdM3]

SZs are cool, but they are too egg shaped for me. If given a choice between an SZ and a SV Lightweight, I'd still go for the proper Sprint Veloce. Is the SZ an aerodynamically cleaner design? Yes. Still, the shape just doesn't do it for me. If it were a TZ, that is a different story, I like the TZs but the SZs, eh.

Its interesting to note that many of the SZs started as Spiders that were often wrecked and rebodied as a SZ.

Will

[flyboyx]

there is some serious coolness to those special edition sprints in my opinion though. perhaps my least favorite is the ss.

there is something utiltarian looking about the aluminum touring version but somehow its probably my favorite. as far as this zagato is concerned, i personally wouldn't kick it out of bed. i like its uniqueness.

by the way....the eBay auction for the d'amico sprint(the better one) doesn't have it listed as a veloce. i also noticed that it is now missing its carburetors and a few other parts.

[E30_Pare]

Yea those are primer spots. A little repair work before we paint a stripe on it

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