Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Australia Forum

Technical => 900 Series (Alfasud, Alfasud Sprint, 33) => Topic started by: aggie57 on January 30, 2013, 02:26:30 PM

Title: Mean 33.....
Post by: aggie57 on January 30, 2013, 02:26:30 PM
What was he thinking!  From the NZ AROC for sale page, contact details removed to protect the guilty:

1988 Alfa 33 very tidy condition custom 33, 1.7 8v motor all painted orange and matt black top to bottom. 155000km 17" mags, lowering springs and shortened shocks. orange pearl paint, black with gold pearl roof and bonet retrimmed door cards, custom bumpers full 2.5" exhaust from extractors. selling my toys to pay for my oe. and wedding! sad to see it go. bin an awsome car! had it for years.

Title: Re: Mean 33.....
Post by: Evan Bottcher on January 30, 2013, 07:39:16 PM
Doesn't look that distasteful, I like the orange. I think the wheels are a bit oversized but that's a personal thing.

You're showing your age Alister... remember as a *ahem* 'senior member' of the club you're meant to be welcoming to the next generation  8)
Title: Re: Mean 33.....
Post by: Evan Bottcher on January 30, 2013, 07:40:28 PM
what's an "oe"?
Title: Re: Mean 33.....
Post by: jimnielsen on January 30, 2013, 08:33:31 PM
outlandish enthusiasm?
Title: Re: Mean 33.....
Post by: colcol on January 30, 2013, 09:18:30 PM
It doesn't look too bad, two tone 33, and you get to cover up that gruesome crease in the back 1/4 panel, the ride would be horrendus, and any cracks in the chassis would be well and opened up by now, most likely get about $200 for it,...if anyone wants it, Colin.
Title: Re: Mean 33.....
Post by: Sheldon McIntosh on January 30, 2013, 09:53:52 PM
Quote from: Evan Bottcher on January 30, 2013, 07:40:28 PM
what's an "oe"?

Overseas Experience.  Traditional NZ 2 year extended working holiday through Europe when you're between the ages of 18-25.  I believe it's also common amongst Aussies, but possibly called something different?
Title: Re: Mean 33.....
Post by: hammer on January 30, 2013, 10:49:43 PM
My brother would love that thing! He'd probably whack a bonnet scoop and a wing on it though.
Title: Re: Mean 33.....
Post by: Evan Bottcher on January 30, 2013, 10:49:55 PM
Ah thanks. 'working holidaymaker' was what we called it. That's what the visa for the UK was called.
Title: Re: Mean 33.....
Post by: Darryl on January 31, 2013, 09:44:47 AM
Quote from: hammer on January 30, 2013, 10:49:43 PM
My brother would love that thing! He'd probably whack a bonnet scoop and a wing on it though.

Don't dob in your brother just because you can't admit that's what you would do to it - we have all seen your race car :)

In an NZ context it is encouraging - I was never sure if transition from V6 Zephyrs in house paint (with flames) and Morries held together with SRB* to whatever piece of Jap import detritus rolled off the boat that day was actually progress - this actually isn't so bad....

* An advanced composite material, Steel Reinforced Bog - its amazing how much difference the the chickenwire makes
Title: Re: Mean 33.....
Post by: aggie57 on January 31, 2013, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Evan Bottcher on January 30, 2013, 07:39:16 PM
Doesn't look that distasteful, I like the orange. I think the wheels are a bit oversized but that's a personal thing.

You're showing your age Alister... remember as a *ahem* 'senior member' of the club you're meant to be welcoming to the next generation  8)

Thanks Evan - so kind!  Maybe I'll show it to Sam and get her verdict.... :)
Title: Re: Mean 33.....
Post by: Storm_X on March 23, 2013, 10:21:48 AM
I'm only 23 And I'm not a fan at all, I dot mind the paint job, but those wheels need to go.