Just picked up a 1986 GTV6 over the weekend. She's a bit baggy and has a few mechanical problems but nothing too major, we hope, so far.
Wasn't in the market for one at the moment, but it came up at the right price, so i couldn't refuse really. By all accounts i only just sealed the deal in time too.
Engine may need head gaskets done, unsure yet, but feels extremely healthy, as does the clutch and gearbox. brakes need a bit of work, there's a few electrical/switchgear issues to sort, then just some little niggly things. Overall she's pretty good though, rust in the tailgate, paint a bit rough, but interior and rest of body very good.
Feels lovely to drive. I was expecting it to be very similar to the 90, but it was quite a lot nicer. Hard to explain why though...Maybe it was all in my head.
Only got one pic when I got her home. Lucky I didn't take it today, as there's a rather large puddle of brake fluid on the drive at the moment!
I lied, one more pic.
shame on you all those 90's will now be left homeless
looks like a nice car though
Quote from: dehne on September 02, 2008, 12:35:59 AM
shame on you all those 90's will now be left homeless
ha ha. I'll keep tracking Ironsides, and the missus can have the road 90. I'll always have a soft spot for the 90 since it was my first Alfa. I think they'll get jealous though, no doubt about that.
Well done Sheldon 8)
Is this the one that popped up on the forum the other day? Certainly sounded like a bargain.
Never mind, I just saw your hijaked post.
Still, congrats ;D
Well, now that you have off street parking, you gotta fill it with Alfas'. Stops them being hit by little old Granny's too
Doesn't look too bad after a wash.
Yes, that front guard has an abomination of a paint job, and yes that is a puddle of brake fluid under the rear.
Loving the blue colour though, she stands out from the crowd. Can't wait to get her roadworthy. Will be getting her up on the hoist tomorrow to change the brake caliper. Brakes will be nice!
Luckily not too many old grannies in Mercedes' to smash into my Alfas where we're living now. For those who don't know, this is what we're referring to:- http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,68/topic,998.0/ (http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,68/topic,998.0/)
And another.
Would it look better without the Autodelta sticker, or should I leave it on?
See Ed, I still have your sponsorship on Ironsides. Almost a year now, still waiting on the cheque.
Well I do love racey stickers on a race car, so keep it.
nice one Sheldon, can't wait to see it, i've always liked the GTV6 even though its not a 105!
QuoteI'll keep tracking Ironsides
Ha! i bet the GTV will be out on the track on the next track day (Same stud pattern as the 90 yea?)
ha ha, you know me so well. Not the next day, but considering Phillip Island!
Well Sheldon, I don't know what to say - I think the 90 community has gone into melt down....why don't you just slap them in the face....
PS so what is the car for.....daily, track, sundays....?
listen to gumby, couple of laps of the ring and he's giv'n us cheek.......come back here so i can slap you around some.....i have missed you so much.....
Quote from: Mick Aarons on September 08, 2008, 11:12:41 PM
hey mate, well done on finally getting a real alfa. :)
Heh. Yeah it's not bad, but it's just an impractical 90 really. No room for a set of spare wheels for the track, no briefcase to carry my important papers (cigarette papers), no central locking or electric seats. Pretty overrated cars really.......Anyone got a 90 they wanna swap for it?
Well what should I say?
I do want one, and that car of yours looks quite good in the photos, and I hope you do track it at Phillip Island so I can remind you by passing you with what you should of bought!
Suds Rule
yeah good call, but no matter what I buy I'm gonna get passed by you in your "GTV junior".
By the way, found out today the car was originally white. Gotta love those Alfa archive dudes, they responded in just over one hour. Brilliant service.
Thought that was the case Sheldon- car being white or another colour apart from blue. Still like the blue though, will you leave it that colour?
Yeah ill swap with you for a 90, need to buy one first ! And you didn't specify condition so if i pick up a clapped out one fom Milano Wreckers that should be alright yeah ? Done Deal !
PS Your a stirer Musco !
Glad to see you have joined the ranks of GTV6 owners, i knew the bug would get you eventually :-)
They are one of the most exciting and unique Alfa's ever - at least thats what I tell myself when the Unique electrical issues occur :-)
My GTV6 has cracked it because I went overseas and drove a Fiat !!!!. Tomorrow will be spent trying to sort out a no start/no fuel issue.
Look out for GTV6's they are extremely jealous and have friends who will dob you in if you are unfaithful.
Catch ya
Shane