The Wombat

Hi all Just signed up to the forum. Filled in the interview form so some info about me there. Started driving Alfas in the early 90s, and after a spell in the US, have started a little collection to keep me amused. I have a 155Q4 which back in 1993/4 was part of the Alfa press fleet used on parade laps at BTCC. This one was used by Simoni. Also have one of the last 75 Cloverleafs sold in the UK (not a great claim really but there you go), 2 33 P4s, a series 2 QV SW, and late series 3 1.7 Turismo.

What's your AlfaDriver forum name: The Wombat Whereabouts in the world are you?: Near Huntingdon What are you driving these days?: Everyday family cars are his and hers Freelanders. Alfa collection is a 155 Q4, 75 Cloverleaf and 5 33s of varying descriptions and roadworthyness How did you find AlfaDriver?: Spotted someone mention it from the AROC UK forum Describe your introduction to the Alfa Romeo brand: Owned a 33 P4 back in 1994 - loved it, traded it for a skinny 155 V6, and so the story began Outside of Alfa Romeo, what are your interests?: A lifetimes work renovating a Victorian farmhouse, kids, dogs and a bit of travel. Once upon a time before kids, liked sailing What do you do for a living?: After a long time working for corrupt corporate America, was made redundant and now training to be a teacher Tell us an interesting/crazy/unusual fact about yourself: ermmm, lived in US for 8 years, did a lot of stuff there including MX5 racing, owned a 69 Charger and a 72 Challenger What's your "special skill"?: Mechanicing - do all my own car maintenance and have a toolkit to back it up - reasonable experience on 1990s onwards Alfas, and learning a lot about boxer engines (33s are a fairly recent event) If money was no object, what four vehicles would be in your dream garage?: - Dream daily driver: A good series 2 TD5 Disco - Dream track car: My Q4 with the engine reaching its full potential of about 350hp - Dream all-rounder: Immaculate 33 Series 3 Sport Wagon with P4 transmission and lots of rust proofing for use all year round - Wildcard entry: I would quite like to build a Lancia Stratos with a 2.0 Busso turbo engine What are you personally hoping to get out of AlfaDriver?: Sharing technical info, getting to know a few people And finally, describe yourself in five words: Tall, authoritarian, middle aged