I have the loveliest bad idea :)

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44) 08/03/2014 at 12:52 • Filed to: None

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I was strolling by this garage and I saw this exquisite lineup of unwanted classics. The Alfa in particular called to me. Guessing from the vin tag, it's a 1978, has fuel injection and remarkably rust free! I've been looking for a little Italian sportser for a while now and this one seems like a prime candidate. Anyone know what these cars are worth?

And I have a wizard-like Italian mechanic who works for nickels on the dollar so fixing and maintaining it won't be a huge deal for me. How do these compare performance-wise with Fiat 124 spiders of similar years?

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/03/2014 at 12:58

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They are a little better performance wise. They go from $4000-$6000. I believe that the carbureted ones are better but that is my opinion.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/03/2014 at 12:59

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Maybe get this.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/03/2014 at 13:05

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Ich vantings zat Mercedes.

KatzManDu > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/03/2014 at 13:15

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Fiat = Fix It Again, Tony. Go for it.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/03/2014 at 13:23

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Give this one instead.

Frenchlicker > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 08/03/2014 at 13:28

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He'd be better off with the van.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 08/03/2014 at 13:35

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So much no.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/03/2014 at 13:35

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It would be fun......when it worked.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 08/03/2014 at 13:41

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92hp, british assembly and those looks... I can't think of a redeeming feature honestly.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/03/2014 at 13:50

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Do it! These had Twin Cam engines, didn't they? Hearing a Twin Cam screaming at the top of its lungs through the redline is priceless.

saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/03/2014 at 13:53

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What about the looks?!

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars 08/03/2014 at 14:05

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Just not a fan of the TR7. Mainly the back end, the convertible (with the top down) is a little better than the hardtop though. There's just so many prettier old british sports cars, I'd go for a spitfire myself.

TurboSloth > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/03/2014 at 14:14

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Get this.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/03/2014 at 15:03

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It is a roadster.

ly2v8-Brian > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/03/2014 at 15:05

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I need to know about that Mercedes

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 08/03/2014 at 15:11

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Indeed.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/03/2014 at 15:12

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And that equals fun as long as it isn't a Miata.

Buick Mackane > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/05/2014 at 02:33

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Go for the Alfa Romeo, you will get the most attention from the chicks with it (when it is running). Make sure you set aside thousands and thousands of dollars for maintenance and repair and you will have a great time with the Alfa.