Return of Alfa

[SilentUnicorn]

https://www.americanmachinist.com/304/News/Article/False/79503/

this one is for Doc

mark

 

[DrEntropy]

This has, in various guises, been comin' out of the "Rumor & Propaganda" shadows for years.

...I'll believe when I see.

 

[ecurie_ecosse]

While on the subject of Alpha's.Have you seen the Spider version of their latest offering Doc?

Like you,I'll believe it when it happens.
But I ain't holdin' ma breath.

And even if they do arrive Stateside, I won't be able to afford one.

Stuart.

 

[martx-5]

The article only mentioned manufacturing Alfas here. It didn't say anything about selling them here!

 

[Guest]

The best memory I have of an Alfa is the old joke that ends, "If I don't get out of the mood, I won't get out of this Alfa."

 

[BIBBER]

could be very popular...the newer models are very stylish...speaking of alfa's always keeping my eye open for a good steal on an older but while cruising the halls of ebay came upon this 67 Duetto...didn't realize any ALfa's were offered in the states with headlamp covers

 

[DrEntropy]

The Carello covers were sometimes a "Dealer Option". Pre '68.

 

[PAUL161]

https://blogs.automotive.com/1003495/exot...2009/index.html
Alfa Romero Returns to the United States in 2009 | Automotive.com Alfa Romero Returns to the United States in 2009 Blog & Enthusiast Discussions

 

[UltimateQuestion]

I had a 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV-6. It was incredible, but it was also the worst. I loved it when it was all running right, but hated it when it (frequently) went wrong. "The most passionately Engineered Cars in the World" - Unfortunately passion and engineering don't go together well. :crazy: My Triumph GT-6 was more reliable. Sold the Alfa 4 yrs later for considerably less than I bought it for, wrote it off as "my expensive Italian Mistress."

 

[PAUL161]

Being practical, I like this model, the Brera Coupe, but if it ever comes here it'll probably be over $44,000. Probably more like 50.

 

[DrEntropy]

I had a 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV-6. It was incredible, but it was also the worst. I loved it when it was all running right, but hated it when it (frequently) went wrong. "The most passionately Engineered Cars in the World" - Unfortunately passion and engineering don't go together well. :crazy: My Triumph GT-6 was more reliable. Sold the Alfa 4 yrs later for considerably less than I bought it for, wrote it off as "my expensive Italian Mistress."

hmmm... I'd have one. But then I've wrenched on 'em, know what to replace BEFORE the tensioner leaks, waterpump quits, belts snap, etc. etc. etc... and I've got a spare set of heads for one inna shed, too. :smirk:

 

[hottvr]

The Alfa I bought came with Carello headlamp covers. Haven't been bothered by Johnny law yet. See pic
Rick

 

[William]

There was a place in Wisconsin that advertised new Alfas-they had a last generation Spider that I'd see at Road America every summer, plus a few of the sedans. Presumably these were grey market.

I've considered moving to Europe, just so I can buy a new Alfa.
Me likey.

-Wm.

 

[Steve]

That place still exists William! Reina International Auto.

I don't think that they do Alfas at the moment though.

 

[William]

That place still exists William! Reina International Auto.

I don't think that they do Alfas at the moment though.

Yeah, I've checked out their website. They still sell scooters, and they run a racing team made up of a GTV6 and a Kamm-tailed Spider. Had I the money, a 156 in gunmetal grey would've been right up there on the list. Same for the current 147.

-Wm.