Well, thanks to this forum, a diligent member has been keeping a watchful eye on ski racks for my 156 and guess what! Some have appeared in Banana Bender land!!!! And they are the brilliant brand that I wanted and they have the 'special' fittings for a 156 (of course I need special fittings for an Alfa - it's not a "Fix Or Repair Daily" is it!) AND guess what! I have a friend who is just 10 minutes away from them AND she just happens to be going south AND visiting me next month! So thank you once AGAIN forum! ;D