Thinking of purchasing a GTV, thoughts?

[kartone]

All original including all the interior

[poohbah]

Andrew, time for a road trip north:

www.facebook.com/groups/1489348214704573/permalink/1834289206877137/?sale_post_id=1834289206877137

[bazzbazz]

Looks stunning, but at what price?

[poohbah]

$5,500 up your way in Gympie.

[Citroënbender]

The link only works if you've handed over your life's details to the repellent Mr Zuckerberg.

[poohbah]

I'm ok CB - I've got my tinfoil hat on.

Unfortunately, FB seems to be where a lot of non-club owners sell their cars/parts.

[Citroënbender]

It's a bizarre environment that engenders weird/dishonest behaviour in too many people.

The job I'm on currently, is bring diarised on social media by an owner who is basically presenting it as their work, complete with my photos! I don't care overall; it doesn't affect my income or reputation as I do good work and never am shy of offers. But it's sad when people can't tell it how it is for fear of lessened standing - and I'm sure this applies equally to car projects and enthusiast groups on Faceache.

That said, before the days of online enthusiasts, I was royally shafted on many occasions by "fellow car nuts" - so maybe these are some who embrace such platforms...

[Craig_m67]

Andrew, time for a road trip north:

www.facebook.com/groups/1489348214704573/permalink/1834289206877137/?sale_post_id=1834289206877137

I know the (facebook) owner personally, not only is he a bloody nice bloke - he's also the master metal artisan I entrusted my Duetto restoration (rebuild) to.  If you've seen any of the pics (social media) you will realise in an instant that he's one of the good guys.  He can hand form panels that look better than new/repro (or are just no longer available) and takes pride in it.

I expect the car will be exactly as described (whatever that is, I'm not a fan of 116's)

[poohbah]

Craig, I've been keeping a casual eye on that one for a while - definitely looks the best value GTV in the country, given its condition.

[bonno]

Hi Andrew
From my point of view, I would be looking at a car that is going and preferably road registered. The reason why I say this is that it would be considerably cheaper to carry out a refresh rather than a ground up restoration. When inspecting the car for rust in the places as identified above, the decision to walk away is totally a matter of choice as repairs can become costly if it has spread beyond localised areas. For example corrosion to the inner guard (mud trap) could have spread to the floor pan and other structural members that include A pillar and floor sill. Additionally, when taking the vehicle for a test drive, check the driveline for tailshaft vibration, noisy transaxle and bad synchros. With regards to the engine you have indicated a V6 transplant and I won't comment further (matter of choice/desirability). With regards to interior, dashboard and external trims you will find plenty of information on this forum.
Cheers
bonno

[bazzbazz]

What about the red one that kartone posted, looks awesome.

[carlo rossi]

that looks like a great car
very tasty have you driven a good 2ltr
with slight work to cams I would leave it stock
you dont need the v6
also injection is a pain
Carbs are the dark art of the past
and will be  the future of old injected motors

[poohbah]

What about the red one that kartone posted, looks awesome.

I didn't think Kartone was selling it - merely showing it as an example? The gold one is the only one I've seen for sale Australia wide in months that is below $10k.

PS: Just had another look, and of course there is another under $10k - in QLD.
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/victoria-point/cars-vans-utes/1978-alfa-gtv-classic/1187250504

But for something really different (and to offer inspiration to Andrew) - a fellow WA forum member is selling his magnificent GTV6 with 3.2L 24v conversion: Phwoarrrrr....

www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Alfa-Romeo-Alfetta-1985/SSE-AD-5684909/?Cr=3

[GTVeloce]

As someone who has owned three GTV's, buy one with the best body you can get. Mechanical parts are readily available and reasonably priced. Interior parts are harder o come by but you can always get by provided you are looking for a concourse example. Body work is expensive and difficult on Alfettas.

A GTV with a TS engine and transaxle is a wonderful thing. It is just how they should have been from the factory. Good power and flat torque combined with a significantly better box plus LSD. You can genuinely use them as an everyday car if you want (I do) whereas I wouldn't want to use a standard GTV as an everyday car. I have done the TS install twice and it is very straight forward. No machining or major modifications required.

Pre 84 the chassis is slightly different and so to fit a TS transaxle is a little harder but by no means undoable.

Also the electrics are no fantastic but adding a few relays can make a world of difference to reliability and functionality.

You are always to come and take my TS powered GTV for a drive if you want (provided a reciprocal 164Q is supplied...) 

[Craig_m67]

But for something really different (and to offer inspiration to Andrew) - a fellow WA forum member is selling his magnificent GTV6 with 3.2L 24v conversion: Phwoarrrrr....

www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Alfa-Romeo-Alfetta-1985/SSE-AD-5684909/?Cr=3

Christ I love those wheels.. whee can I find 18"s for a Giulietta QV please