MrsAlfa 58 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 Acapulco Al says pour petrol over the megane ... Everyone will know, but no one will care. What killed your 147, Gibot? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 The 164 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 Acapulco Al says pour petrol over the megane ... Everyone will know, but no one will care. What killed your 147, Gibot? Bloody hell that's a blast form the past Drove the Megane today, its not a bad car really but its not an Alfa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 Get out ! Here you go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 I've crossed a line, haven't I Its been nice knowing you but I know I must do the honourable thing. :walksawayslowlygentlyweeping: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsAlfa 58 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 You should be ASHAMED!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 think smiffy's nailed it on the head She gets very jealous of the competition Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) Acapulco Al says pour petrol over the megane ... Everyone will know, but no one will care. What killed your 147, Gibot? The 164 See above forgot to press the quote button AAAArgh It went off with a loud bang and a very large cloud of smoke think it threw a rod Edited September 24, 2013 by Gibot123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsAlfa 58 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Ouch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 I'd only just replaced it too and paid for tax and a new mot. Now sulking unconsoleably with no money and two broken Alfas wondering what to do next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 I'd only just replaced it too and paid for tax and a new mot. Now sulking unconsoleably with no money and two broken Alfas wondering what to do next. I know they feeling Fortunately I still have 2 working Alfas and another car that can't be mentioned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Yep not sure what to do but at the moment looking like the alfa grave yard no one has shown any interest in it even tho it has a new mot so if I have no response by the weekend just going to cash in the tax and let the scrap guy next door take it away. At least with the tax and the scrap value I should get about £300 back on the card to reduce the payments if nothing else. All a bit sad but that's cars took a gamble and it didn't come good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 I want this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1931-ford-A-B-recovery-breakdown-truck-BARN-FIND-ideal-goodwood-revival-etc-/360746195580?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item53fe261a7c only because I had a Dinky toy like it as a kid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 I like that it's well cool . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Now this is a nice slice of rarity http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-Mk-2-Gilbern-Invader-One-owner-41-yrs-/231048147358?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35cb8af19e Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Yeah that's really nice only about 35 miles from me shame I'm not sure I've got £9.99 at the mo never mind £9,999 Don't hardly ever see those anymore I would think that's a pretty good investment look in really nice condition too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WTI 59 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) I want this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1931-ford-A-B-recovery-breakdown-truck-BARN-FIND-ideal-goodwood-revival-etc-/360746195580?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item53fe261a7c only because I had a Dinky toy like it as a kid My old boss used to collect old stuff like this. All kinds of old viehcles Did a lot work on his Scammels as an apprentice Edited September 24, 2013 by WTI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 This is a bit of a doer upper http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alfa-Romeo-Step-Front-Bertone-105-Coupe-/200965429320?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2eca791848 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moon_blue 92 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 at least it has a good roof so youve no worries there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted September 25, 2013 Yep just one or two issues to deal with This is tempting http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1981-LANCIA-BETA-1600-COUPE-YELLOW-/261294094141?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd657773d Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted September 25, 2013 This is 7 miles down the road from me http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alfa-Sud-1-3-Ti-/261293300488?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd64b5b08&autorefresh=true Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) That brings back some memories had loads of suds. the only thing you will find strange is the off set driving position but great little cars and at that sort of price for that condition cheap. I dont like Warminster. I had the Green one in my pics written off there on the way back from weston S-M .Taxi pulled straight out in front of me in a 30 mph moving line of traffic Should be ok from the pics but make sure if you go to see it you put your hand up under the front arches and feel the box turret that the front shocks are attached to to check for any corrosion and also carefully look around the fixing points for the rear tailgate hinges as these can suffer from stress damage due to the weight of the tailgate and the stength of the metal. There is a lot of snobery over the validity of these being a proper alfa but drive it and you will know it is. the debate is that it was made in the wrong factory and was front wheel drive . talk to anyone who has owned one and they will praise its handling and performance . its great fun for a 105 bhp real lane muncher for its size. and under £2000 would say a good invest ment . Very rare in that condition. The onlt other thing that you should look for is the front brakes they are inboard mounted on the gear box and can be a real pain to work on . If they havent been changed for 33 outboard ones on the wheels that is. the reason they put them on the box was to reduce unsprung weight which is part of the reason for the great handling. apart from that very easy to work on . Edited September 25, 2013 by Gibot123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted September 25, 2013 Cheers I will bear all that in mind. Sod the doubters, if its got an Alfa badge its an Alfa, unless its an Arna There are some who never seem to realise that car companies have to move with the times FWD is wrong, diesel is wrong, auto box is wrong etc. A guy I work with knows the car and owner, he seems to think its in good condition, the tricky bit is persuading Kathy that we "need" it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted September 25, 2013 That I can't help you with well I probably shouldn't Sorry on your own there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsAlfa 58 Report post Posted September 25, 2013 When did you move to Lincoln? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
