None of you are going to believe it but the alfa romeo 8c is in Melbourne!
On saturday a friend of mine actually saw the car covered on the tow truck but reckons you could tell by the wheels and tailight shadow it was an 8C. I didn't believe him so thought nothing of it till today when i got an email from someone telling me it was at a dealer workshop.
I thought i'd never see an 8C in oz but it looks like the dream has come closer. If only i knew about it earlier i would have skipped work and gone straight there. ;D ;D ;D
well dont hold out the info where is it lets to an ema for it hold a hugh party any type of celebration just got to get to see it NOW
It's true, was trying to hold out but I guess the cats out of the bag. My car has been delivered finally after all this waiting. I can't wait to collect it. Being LHD and unregisterable in this country I'm only going to use it for track days and all my best friends will get to have a drive and...
THUD!
Oh.
Back to reality.
*sigh*. Will be nice to see one in real life.
Quote from: dehne on February 01, 2011, 08:53:18 PM
well dont hold out the info where is it lets to an ema for it hold a hugh party any type of celebration just got to get to see it NOW
Who are Emma and Hugh? Are they the new owners?
Quote from: dehne on February 01, 2011, 08:53:18 PM
well dont hold out the info where is it lets to an ema for it hold a hugh party any type of celebration just got to get to see it NOW
I'm not holding out on any info this is what i know. I heard it was at zagame king street before going to another workshop possibly the ferrari/maserati one. My source reckons it the most amazing car ever and too be honest he's not joking. I didn't see it but IMHO the 8c C has so much class, sportiness and seductiveness that it just makes you wanna take it for a burn and you wouldn't care if they locked you up for 30 years cause it would have been worth it.
Maybe other club members know who owns it? Surely whoever owns contacted the club for info etc.
I saw one at Goodwood Festival of Speed back in '07, black: AMAZING!!! I t looked way smaller than I thought it would.
Wish you guys all fun in hunting it down, and maybe even getting an earful of lovely V8, something I didnt get :'(
Quote from: Evan Bottcher on February 01, 2011, 09:01:29 PM
... Being LHD and unregisterable in this country ...
Back to reality.
Hey Ev,
I reckon you're just not in the right state (reality or otherwise).
LHD vehicles are not everyday but not uncommon in the ACT!
Maybe a lucky co-resident.
Better come up to Auto Italia if you want a perv ;-)
http://www.autoitaliacanberra.com (http://www.autoitaliacanberra.com)
Being a member of the Supra forums (Driving a supra not an alfa, how shameful), one of the guys had the 8C roll into their work shop.
Linky: http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/showthread.php/65162-Exotics?p=1120410#post1120410 (http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/showthread.php/65162-Exotics?p=1120410#post1120410)
Cheers,
James
Thanks for that.
Awesome car. Do you know the guy who posted the photos. Is the dealership the zagame ferrari one? My dad's friend works there but is on leave atm. He said he saw the car though and spoke to the owner. Apparently he's also got a 599.
Unfortunately I don't know the guy (only through forum name) so I wouldn't know if he actually works at the dealer. I have a feeling its some specialized workshop over east or west. Can't be sure.
The car certainly looks the part though. Would love to test drive it.
I suspect it'd be the Zagame Maserati/Ferrari workshop.
I so hope I can see this car! I was expecting the tin top, not the Spider!
:)
Didn't see an 8C in their window on my way past earlier but the F40 makes the trip worthwhile! ;D
I'm still wondering which 8C Alfa it is.
A 8C2300, 8C2900 or an 8C Competizione?
Any one of them arriving in Oz would be exciting.
Chris
Quote from: 1750GTV on February 02, 2011, 10:52:51 PM
I'm still wondering which 8C Alfa it is.
You didn't follow James' link?
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e245/ASSAIL/SAM_1050.jpg)
Cheers James.
8C Spyder ... Alfa Art
A notable Alfisti confirmed prior to Spettacolo that there were no 8c's (or any other prototype) in the country then.
However there was a strong rumor that an 8c spider was on the way but would not be here till early in the year.
Hope to see the car somewhere, at an event or display.
The main problem here is that it can not be registered for use on Australian roads, and because its new it does not fall under the club oplate scheme so .... next time we will see it again on a truck or in a showroom.
That photograph was taken in the Zagame workshop in Richmond.
Alister
Damn, just ruined my keyboard drooling into it! Gorgeous!
Out of interest why can't it be registered in Oz?
I have seen other rare exotic LHDs including a Ferrari 458 Italia in West Perth... damn miners!
Not sure about WA but in Victoria - no way hosay!
Hard to find a straight answer on this. From wikipedia:
QuoteIn Australia, registration of non-vintage (i.e., less than 30 years old) LHD vehicles is illegal. Imported LHD vehicles must be converted to RHD (costing potentially thousands of dollars), or driven with a permit that imposes severe usage restrictions. However, Western Australia and the Northern Territory (both that have at various times hosted U.S. military facilities and had vehicles imported, used and sold by U.S. service personnel) have LHD vehicles in circulation. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) previously allowed non-vintage LHD vehicles to be registered, but changed its legislation some years ago.
SA appears to allow LHD pre-1974:
http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Transport,+travel+and+motoring/Motoring/Vehicles+and+registration/Motor+vehicle+types+and+specifications/Historic+and+left-hand+drive+vehicles
WA appears to allow light vehicles over 15 years old, with restrictions around commercial use etc.:
http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/LBU_VS_IB_106.pdf
In Victoria, LHD vehicles over 30 years old can be registered, or you can get a club permit after the normal 25 years:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/D89EFEAE-8A31-482B-86D2-995B0245E4B9/0/VSI18web.pdf
Looks like the Northern Territory allows personally imported cars to be registered without conversion regardless of age!
http://www.nt.gov.au/transport/mvr/vehiclestandards/infobulletins/ibv48.pdf
If you can afford to import an 8c perhaps you can afford to buy a house in the territory in order to qualify for rego?
Quote from: Evan Bottcher on February 03, 2011, 04:50:01 PM
If you can afford to import an 8c perhaps you can afford to buy a house in the territory in order to qualify for rego?
Or buy PI race track.
Neil
Just pay off vicroads and it can be done. Throw them an extra thousand and you'll probably get a free trade plate. Believe me i have heard two stories about brides happening to get cars registered. At the end of the day gov workers are on shit pay so a bit under the table goes a long way. And if you're the owner of an 8C you've got the cash to throw and the connections. Whenever there is a will there is a way ;)
Quote from: Evan Bottcher on February 02, 2011, 11:06:23 PM
Quote from: 1750GTV on February 02, 2011, 10:52:51 PM
I'm still wondering which 8C Alfa it is.
You didn't follow James' link?
Yeah - sorry. Just trying to start a conversation.
I'll get back to shovelling mud.
Chris
Quote from: ANG156 on February 03, 2011, 07:00:48 PM
Believe me i have heard two stories about brides happening to get cars registered.
People get married just to get a car registered? :o :o ;D
I would for this car.
Sheldon, I would find it very difficult to believe that anyone would marry you. You got a 90!!!!!!
Back on subject, was just wondering whether it will be seen at GP or any of the Historic Races as a display?
One lucky person whoever the person could be. And a 599 (rumour).
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Spotted in Melbourne...
I did, I did... my jaw was on the ground... so beautiful and what a surprise... I was pottering along... and what do I see a vision in red... Near Elsternwick Park in Melbourne... is it here for the motor show?... It was Left hand drive... I think... I still have palpitations. 8)
It was on display behind the pits at the GP, I think on the Saturday/Sunday only...in the same area where the Porsche 908/2 and Moby Dick were, along with some other tasty items that most probably saw at Phillip Island.
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