On my return from Florida, took both the TR6 and the Alfa for test rides. The Triumph ran flawlessly except for the rough ride caused by our terrible roads here. The Alfa. Ah yes. I violated the cardinal rule of flying - never take off with a known malfunction. I know the clutch was dodgy since I couldn't put it into any gear with the engine running, but once under way, it shifts normally - until the return trip today. I stopped at a park in new Canaan to take a 15 minute walk, and on my return, the clutch became virtually inoperative. The pedal felt loose until near the floor when it seemed to catch - sort of. I crept home in 2nd and third gear, 4-way flashers flashing, stopping each time to shut off the engine to choose a gear. On top of a hill, it refused to come out of first gear and I sat there with 2 cars behind me, helpless. Finally I managed to yank the long lever out of first and I had to start off in second gear, revving like mad to prevent stalling. I had to make the garage on the first shot, way over to the right so the Subaru would fit alongside. I checked out the clutch master - the fluid looked a bit low, so I topped it up - but no change. It looks like the pressure plate is not releasing fully. My guess is a spring has fallen out and jammed against the clutch plate - but - why did it shift normally once under way? It was only impossible to select any gear with engine running. Does anyone have a contrary opinion before I bite the bullet and tow the thing to my repair shop. I do have a new slave cylinder on hand if needed.