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Bostonian1976
10-12-2010, 03:10 PM
well, after about a year of deliberation, I think I've decided what I'm doing with my 'too many Rovers' problem (if it can be called that).

My '67 is up for sale...which is kinda sad because it's my first Rover and I have a lot of memories with it.

but...the plan is to use the money from that to pick up a '74 Alfa GTV I've been eyeing. Arguably, in my opinion, one of the best-looking cars ever made. I had a few Alfa's in my early 20's and I guess I've gotten the Italian itch again.

I'll be back in the Rover world with a freshly pieced together '63 Blue Station wagon on the galvi frame, when that project is complete.

so...that's my plan for now. I guess I'm a car-a-holic
yorker
10-12-2010, 03:28 PM
I guess I've gotten the Italian itch again.




Isn't there a salve for that? Maybe an antibiotic?
Bostonian1976
10-12-2010, 03:50 PM
Isn't there a salve for that? Maybe an antibiotic?

if there is it would certainly save me some money!
mongoswede
10-12-2010, 03:51 PM
Well, at least your rover will seem like a cheap reliable vehicle with the new perspective :D
Bostonian1976
10-12-2010, 03:54 PM
Well, at least your rover will seem like a cheap reliable vehicle with the new perspective :D

ha!

well maybe I was lucky, but my '86 Spider Veloce and '88 Milano Verde were both considerably more reliable than my parents' cars back in the day. Actually they never let me down once...well besides a seized water pump on the Spider, I guess
Bostonian1976
10-12-2010, 04:07 PM
similar to what I'm looking at..

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/plugins/PostviaEmail/images/1974_Alfa_Romeo_GTV_For_Sale_Front_resize.jpg
http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/plugins/PostviaEmail/images/1974_Alfa_Romeo_GTV_For_Sale_Rear_resize.jpg
LaneRover
10-12-2010, 04:10 PM
similar to what I'm looking at..

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/plugins/PostviaEmail/images/1974_Alfa_Romeo_GTV_For_Sale_Front_resize.jpg
http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/plugins/PostviaEmail/images/1974_Alfa_Romeo_GTV_For_Sale_Rear_resize.jpg

Have the best of both worlds, put that body on a galvy rover chassis!

It would be a Eurotrash version of those El Caminos that had lifts and huge mudders under them in the 80's!

Brent
Bostonian1976
10-12-2010, 04:13 PM
Have the best of both worlds, put that body on a galvy rover chassis!

It would be a Eurotrash version of those El Caminos that had lifts and huge mudders under them in the 80's!

Brent



Brent - your Maine roots are showing through :D
RoverForm
10-12-2010, 08:18 PM
It would be a Eurotrash version of those El Caminos that had lifts and huge mudders under them in the 80's!

Brent

like this?
Bostonian1976
10-16-2010, 09:43 AM
this seems to have not been well-received lol
Terrys
10-16-2010, 10:08 AM
The GTV is one of my favorite Alfas, but, I had a GTA, so I'm biased. I sold it to an SCCA friend. All he has left is the head (twin plug)
lrdukdog
10-16-2010, 12:56 PM
All rust from the inside out and one day the "gotcha" holes appear.:)
Jim Wolf
Bostonian1976
10-16-2010, 01:31 PM
Yeah I've had two already - a spider and Milano verde. This will be my oldest
chrismccarthy
10-25-2010, 04:41 PM
i think its a great idea. the GTV is getting to be a very collectable Auto, and, thank goodness, the Rovers are not there yet. As as far as reliable, that alum 4cyl has been produced since the 40s, still is.
When i'm through with my Landy, next project is a Historic Race GTV that's sitting comfortably and waiting...
artpeck
10-25-2010, 07:34 PM
I have been looking at adding a gtv project to the list on top of the series. One of my favorite cars of all time. If you haven't done so check out California cars as they tend to be generally more rust free and there is still a reasonable population of them out here.

Art
Bostonian1976
10-26-2010, 06:53 AM
Thanks for the validation - I've been struggling with this one!

Hard to give up a Rover that you have memories with (but I don't feel good about excess)
Rineheitzgabot
10-26-2010, 07:09 AM
Came very close to getting rid of the old girl for an SC Porshe, this past summer. My '69 is the only Rover I have now, so I decided against it, since I would be giving up ALL of my Rover fun.

You sir, on the other hand, would still have a Rover! Get the Alfa and later on, get the remaining Series going, for the best of both worlds. One of the two following sentiments will certainly be stated by you in the future:

"Man, I shouldn't have gotten rid of that '64."

Or,

"Man, I should have gotten that Alfa."

Both are unpleasant, so go for variety! Carpe Diem!

A friend of mine has a '69 Alfa like the one you pictured. Same color, same shape. Love it.

Be daring!

Oh, also, don't you think having more than one Rover is excess?

-Gary
Bostonian1976
10-26-2010, 07:35 AM
I appreciate that a lot!

My parents always lived with a 'no looking back and no regrets' mentality. I'm not quite as good at it as they were :)

And hey my blue Rover only needs to be bolted onto my galv chassis and I have another truck right?
LaneRover
10-26-2010, 08:29 AM
I would suggest posting pics of both projects. Of course it might have to be, "Here is a pic of my Rover as I change the intake manifold on my Alfa so that I can add the fuel injection for increased low end torque"

Or even better, how your Rover has helped with your Alfa (more arguments for us not to get rid of Rovers even if we pick up another type of classic!).
Bostonian1976
10-26-2010, 08:51 AM
I would suggest posting pics of both projects. Of course it might have to be, "Here is a pic of my Rover as I change the intake manifold on my Alfa so that I can add the fuel injection for increased low end torque"

Or even better, how your Rover has helped with your Alfa (more arguments for us not to get rid of Rovers even if we pick up another type of classic!).

I like it! Incidentally the Alfa has SPICA fuel injection (mechanical). That'll be an interesting new mechanical thing to learn...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5081085903_df11d3c7a6_b_d.jpg
Bostonian1976
10-26-2010, 08:55 AM
oh sorry here's the actual vehicle I'm getting...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/5081678998_b249065522_b_d.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5081085447_5999d974df_b_d.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5097761694_68edddbcc5_b_d.jpg
Bostonian1976
10-26-2010, 09:15 AM
Oh, also, don't you think having more than one Rover is excess?

-Gary

very much so!
JackIIA
10-26-2010, 10:00 AM
I know appearances can be deceiving (as anyone buying a vehicle with an aluminium body can attest). But this looks great at first blush.

What is your plan? Maintaining it? Full strip down and rebuild? Undecided. I too would love to see a thread on this.
Bostonian1976
10-26-2010, 10:05 AM
I think just maintaining and using :)

I'm really excited for the car - I have to admit. It's been awhile that I've had anything but a 4wd vehicle.....throwing a car into corners is not something that is part of my vocabulary anymore :)
JackIIA
10-26-2010, 10:19 AM
Definitely. And with it lower to the ground than a rover, you'll feel like a speed demon! Saw the interview with TopGear on 60 Minutes the other night. Clarkson had one good point. "Speed is the only truly modern sensation". Enjoy it.
Terrys
10-26-2010, 11:10 AM
I like it! Incidentally the Alfa has SPICA fuel injection (mechanical). That'll be an interesting new mechanical thing to learn...
Groan... learn to hate may be more appropriate. Look for a Webber head and a pair of DCOEs. There are plenty out there and not a ton of $. That will really make her sing

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5081085903_df11d3c7a6_b_d.jpg[/QUOTE]
Bostonian1976
10-26-2010, 11:14 AM
Groan... learn to hate may be more appropriate. Look for a Webber head and a pair of DCOEs. There are plenty out there and not a ton of $. That will really make her sing

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5081085903_df11d3c7a6_b_d.jpg[/QUOTE]


really? I've read something along the lines of "SPICA was once not well understood due to Alfa using it in racing and keeping the tech somewhat under wraps, but recent knowledge developments have made it an easy system to maintain, increasing mileage without losing any driveability yadda yadda...
Terrys
10-26-2010, 04:53 PM
My dad had poor luck with an injected Spider, and the dealer wasn't much help. Spica fuel pumps have issues too. I successfully campaigned for a Weber head conversion, but to be truthful, I may have begun to believe the bad rap story I kept giving him. I was always a twin Weber fan, not just in Alfas, but my S1 Elan, and on the track, a Cooper 88 and Lotus 41C. The Cooper was originally Lucas slidevalve injection, which no one could make work well, So Webers won me for life. Clearly, 45DCOEs back then were made to a quality level the 34ICH isn't.
Bostonian1976
04-19-2011, 01:37 PM
I guess I never wrapped this thread up. These pictures should be an indication of what happened. My cousin's husband ended up buying it instead of me, and we drove to Louisville to pick it up....he's still got a gray one if anyone wants one :D

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5635570808_8a14fa1e62_b_d.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5181/5635570386_89b8e0efb4_b_d.jpg