I think I'm in love.......

Lashout_UK · 19 Jan 2008 at 14:14

I've always had a soft spot for these :

The old Alfa Montreal.

The noise this one makes just takes the biscuit.....

Oh, oh yea!

So, anyone fancy some financial suicide for lunch? :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160198899457

A non running '75 Montreal.

It turns over. Some of the electrics work, most importantly the fuel pump goes.....

Anyone fancy their chances? You too could own a rare piece of 70's exotica with a race bred 2.6 litre V8. Ok, it's more of a GT than a sports car but I could live with that.........

Firestar_3x · 19 Jan 2008 at 14:19

Thats one heck of a project, looks alright from the front but the rear looks like some horrid datsun

jongeeone · 19 Jan 2008 at 14:20

Oh that sounds so nice

Lashout_UK · 19 Jan 2008 at 14:24

This one's a bit closer to the mark:

And another:

The ebay'd one is missing some of it's rear trim, hence why it looks a little odd

Not a great pic...but you get the gist...

Firestar_3x · 19 Jan 2008 at 14:27

Green one with different wheels would look fantastic, How much they worth in good order?

Phate · 19 Jan 2008 at 14:28

That mings from the front imo.

Sorry

Lashout_UK · 19 Jan 2008 at 14:28

Let's throw in a car chase, too

(some good driving in that...)

Firestar, about 8-15k buys you one in very good condition.

Despite being rare and 'exclusive', they're notorious for issues, focused around the Spica injection system and some parts can be tricky to get hold of. This is what keeps their prices down.

However, provided you know what you're doing and how to care for it, it should stand you in good stead

Most of the service stuff, at least, is easily availiable.

Here's a very nice LHD one for 9.5k, with all the right handling bits and some excellent work done.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/328525.htm

Shimmy · 19 Jan 2008 at 14:29

If I had money and the mechanical know how, I would so do that lol.

Sounds the sex.

flat-6 · 19 Jan 2008 at 14:31

Nice but you need to be brave. Suspect you need to buy two other for spares to keep one on the road...

Lashout_UK · 19 Jan 2008 at 14:34

Oh, if you buy one, ownership of a pair of drilled metal arm sunglasses and leather driving gloves are obligatory.

fonzee · 19 Jan 2008 at 15:07

jesus that second example rides high... :eek:

moss · 19 Jan 2008 at 18:52

Doesnt someone on here own or have access to one of these?

penski · 19 Jan 2008 at 19:14

moss said:
Doesnt someone on here own or have access to one of these?

Flibster apparantly owned a Lancia Stratos...That what you're thinking of?

Mr. Kingston. Buy the non-runner, fit a SBF and get a sexy Pantera alternatve

*n

wassap · 19 Jan 2008 at 19:19

Bootiful, simply bootiful, typical alfa tho, all show and pretty much go only when it wants to go

moss · 19 Jan 2008 at 19:22

penski said:
Flibster apparantly owned a Lancia Stratos...That what you're thinking of?

Nah, im almost 100% sure it was a Montreal.

mjt · 19 Jan 2008 at 19:25

i think it's really frumpy :/

Ronty · 19 Jan 2008 at 19:37

penski said:
Flibster apparantly owned a Lancia Stratos...That what you're thinking of?

*n

Theres a dude down my road that owns a Stratos, a Cerebera and a couple of Scoobys, the Stratos in up on bricks, mind...

/random info

Freefaller · 19 Jan 2008 at 20:02

Dude, my father and I had one! We sold it about 3/4 months ago!

1972, V8 90degree 2.6L, around 220bhp and the noise was just phenomenal. She was in tip top condition, Jonny69 on here has had a spin in it actually.

I love the whine of the fuel pumps when you turn the ignition on, and the slow rumble to life. Then the scream at 4k rpm - it's an incredible wonderful and beautiful machine. I love Alfas and that was no exception. Yes we had a multitude of problems with it, but it was worth every penny. The live rear also made it fun!

http://www.wmr.me.uk/images/renov1.jpg

http://www.wmr.me.uk/images/renovate2.jpg

JRS · 19 Jan 2008 at 20:08

Oh dear God I love Alfa Montreals....

Freefaller · 19 Jan 2008 at 20:09

When I can afford to buy another one I will. I'll have to make do with my 147 at the moment