Hi All,

I've been resisting the pull of Alfa Romeo ownership for too long.  I still don't have one and hope to hold out for a while yet, but it's only a matter of time.

In the past I've mainly owned Land Rovers - real ones, that you can travel off road in and hose out when necessary.  I still own two that I am making into one for a long distance trip I'm planning (starting in South Africa).  My daily driver is a 1974 Volvo 145 station wagon.  It is reliable, cheap, easy to service and repair and I can fit three mountain bikes in the back.  That's partly why I don't have an Alfa.  I'd have a problem fitting a bike in one and a bike rack just wouldn't look right.

Having said that, the urge to find and buy a 1750 GTV just won't go away.  Thankfully I can't really afford to buy a good one right now and I can't weld well enough to buy a rust bucket.  But I can join your forum and start learning more.  I guess it's time I also bought Tipler's book on the coupes.  I've heard that's the best reference source but I'm happy to be corrected.

I look forward to lurking, learning and perhaps attending a few shows to get to know the cars better.

Cheers,
Dave.