I finally got to round my Alfa ownership up to 10 this weekend with the acquisition of my latest - an '86 GTV-6.
Everything works and it drives well. A bit of rust in all 4 lower wheel arch gutters, nears the sills but hopefully repairable with section replacement for not too big $.
2 x owners since new, the last for 23 years who is a long standing AROCA WA member and known by several Alfisti Nationally.
It has even done the Nullabor run several times.
Hey Ed,
Congrats on the latest addition. That looks like Tom's GTV6 :) :)
Cheers,
Brian
Welcome back!
Sure is, and proud to say so!
Tom has been a club stalwart for decades, so i am delighted to take over this car and to give it its next 2-3 decades of TLC and use.
Quote from: Brad M on November 07, 2011, 07:23:56 PM
Welcome back!
nice to be back B Rad after 4 months of non Alfa ownership - shock, horror.
Now you have got an Alfa again, I am allowed to visit :)
maybe, but only if you bring your wife too...
I like your style Fast Eddie, buying a gtv6 and telling your wife that it is a tow car for your boat out front.(pic one). Never seen one before.
Quote from: Fast Eddie on November 07, 2011, 07:25:41 PM
so i am delighted to take over this car and to give it its next 2-3 decades of TLC and use.
Ha! Going on your previous history, can I have first dibs when you sell it in about 6 months?!??
Love ya Fast Eddie.... ;)
Quote from: Sheldon McIntosh on November 07, 2011, 10:57:36 PM
Quote from: Fast Eddie on November 07, 2011, 07:25:41 PM
so i am delighted to take over this car and to give it its next 2-3 decades of TLC and use.
Ha! Going on your previous history, can I have first dibs when you sell it in about 6 months?!??
Love ya Fast Eddie.... ;)
Let's start a pool, I'll take 9 months ;) Just kidding, I think this one will be around a long time.
:P ::)
yes, too true. I do have a bad habit or history of letting them go too quickly and usually after spending a small fortune on them.
This one wont be turned into a pseudo race car but will be maintained and used as a daily driver with improvements to standard equipment - shocks, bushes etc made as required.
Gotta deal with the rust first to stop it getting much worse but without doing a full resto. Finding someone to do even a basic bog job on an Alfa in Perth is difficult. Reluctant to do it myself though, i have no patience nor a steady hand.
So, yes the intention is to keep this one...
Quote from: alfa duk on November 07, 2011, 09:47:31 PM
I like your style Fast Eddie, buying a gtv6 and telling your wife that it is a tow car for your boat out front.(pic one). Never seen one before.
i didnt even need to do that...i swapped my wife's car (Astra) for the GTV6!
Not my boat sadly, that is the neighbours accross the road and i doubt the Alfa could tow that!
The towbar will be removed ASAP!
wow 10 Alfas that a fair bit, but im sure people on this fourm has had more.
I've had 5 in the past 5 years but 2 where for spare parts.
Welcome to the world of GTV6 ownership.
Had a great run with your folks and their new Guilia Super on the weekend as well.
We were talking last night at Melbourne club night how the GTV6 is likely to be the next 105 in terms of desirability to find a good one, and long term value.
So sort the rust, and enjoy the sweet noise.
You need to find a tunnel near your place so when you're feeling a bit down you can take her up to 4000 rpm through there and generate that instant GTV6 smile :-)
Congrats
Shane
so far i still have only driven it from the previous owner's home to mine on Sunday, but it is still putting a smile on my face from the experience. i am really looking forward to enjoying this car.
A service is priority no.1. nothing elses seems wrong with it touch wood, then the rust.
But, rust repair is the biggest challenge in Perth. Not too many do it, even fewer on Alfa's and they have a 6-18mth back log and i dont want a full bare shell resto, just a short term 'spot fix' but have no patience so reluctant to try it myself.
Still, the lower trim panels hide the rust, so i can just drive it and ignore it (sort of) but that probably isnt the best mid to long term solution...
Quote from: shane wescott on November 10, 2011, 02:00:10 PM
Had a great run with your folks and their new Guilia Super on the weekend as well.
I think that was Evan's in-Laws, Ed's dad (Gordon) still got his Green 105 Berlina and a nice 166.
i wish they had a Giulia Super as well...
bump...The Berlina 2000A is for sale if anyone is interested...
Quote from: shane wescott on November 10, 2011, 02:00:10 PM
We were talking last night at Melbourne club night how the GTV6 is likely to be the next 105 in terms of desirability to find a good one, and long term value.
I reckon the Alfetta GT is (was) the 'next 105', but that ship may have already sailed unfortunately. But other than that I agree, I can't see GTV6 prices falling any further, they are almost guaranteed to rise from here on in, in my humble opinion. That said, you can still get a 'good' 105 for the price of a 'very good' GTV6.
Quote from: shane wescott on November 10, 2011, 02:00:10 PM
you can take her up to 4000 rpm through there and generate that instant GTV6 smile :-)
I'll assume you mean 'take her up
over 4000rpm.....' These engines are great everywhere, but over 4000 they really start to sing. And then when you put a 3 litre in there, hooo baby......
Sorry Guys.
Got the Real relations and the Dick relations mixed up.
And Yes Sheldon, I did mean to say over.
Hatching a plan to potentially Super Charge mine as part of a future rebuild, but if it changes the engine note for the worse it will be ripped of quicker than you can say "fuel injection" :-)
Come over any time Shane (or Eddie) and try my 3 litre 90. I'm sure you'll be convinced that it's more than enough torque for a road car. And you can also compare the noises they make.
With the prices of 164s at the moment, I'm convinced it's the way to go. If you're going to put any effort or money into a V6, make it count; make it the 3 litre. Especially for a road car, the extra torque in a light car is phenomenal.
Sheldon, I naturally have to agree with you. The sound of the 3 litre under load on full song stands the hairs up on the back of my neck. I get a pipe bulge in the jeans and I don't even smoke ;D but the best part is when your cheeks meet your ears milliseconds after you put the hammer down. It's the engine the GTV6 should have had if it wasn't for the fuel crises lingerings at the time.It's the prefect combo.
Congrats on your purchase Ed looks like a solid example.
It's great to be back in an Alfa isn't it ?
Speaking of latin bent six noises Octopussy was on Sat night with Roger Moore
fanging the old German ducks charcoal grey GTV6 and what a sound it made!, has to be the best part of the movie.
And he was wearing a red shirt ;)
Im spewing we never got that colour in the GTV6 in Australia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXBjps0igDU
Hi Ed
Great to see Toms car has found a good home. Congratulations
Cheers
Steve
Quote from: MD on November 10, 2011, 10:11:46 PM
It's the prefect combo.
I had dreams of a prefect combo in year 12. And years 9 through 11.
I got more problems than that. I am still in year 12 and been there for the last 30. ;D ;D
Quote from: pep105 on November 10, 2011, 10:59:52 PM
Congrats on your purchase Ed looks like a solid example.
It's great to be back in an Alfa isn't it ?
Speaking of latin bent six noises Octopussy was on Sat night with Roger Moore
fanging the old German ducks charcoal grey GTV6 and what a sound it made!, has to be the best part of the movie.
And he was wearing a red shirt ;)
Im spewing we never got that colour in the GTV6 in Australia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXBjps0igDU
yes, that was good timing to have that movie on. i did watch and record it.
Quote from: Rok_Dr on November 10, 2011, 11:53:18 PM
Hi Ed
Great to see Toms car has found a good home. Congratulations
Cheers
Steve
thanks Steve,
It is presentable but a long way from looking as good as your GTV6. We live nearby each other so keep an eye out for the silver ghost.
i might even have to get back seriously onto the club committee so that i can be sure there are enough club day drives on the 2012 calendar.
Hi Ed
Yep definitely will be on the lookout for you. It's been a bit lonely in these parts since Chris sold his GTV6 earlier in the year. That said i've lying lower than normal this year, due to a blown head gasket. I was hoping to get to the pasta run today in celebration of getting back on the road but getting organized to go to Africia tonight killed that idea.
Steve.