Awesome or Offensive 105?

[prova]

Thought this machine might be of interest - will inspire some and probably upset others. Would be great to take for a spin though!

http://www.dep-o.co.uk/2011/08/along-came-a-spider/

Ren

[Evan Bottcher]

I like.  Surely no-one could get upset with that - quite tastefully done.

[Cool Jesus]

Agreed, nothing at all wrong with the finished result. Tastful with a hint that something dangerous lurks within. Very nice 

[Sheldon McIntosh]

What an awesome car.  Agreed, no-one would be offended by that.

[Frank Musco]

Awesome

[prova]

I like it too - just wanted to cover my butt! The bodywork has been hacked about quite a lot and I am not so keen on the rear of the front seats.

[Duk]

That fuel tank is looks huge! I love those Alfaholic replica rims.

[branko.gt]

sorry guys, i think this a wrong forum. I think you wanted hotrods.org.au instead.
What is a so great about "updating" an almost perfect car?
If you want a modern car buy one, old cars are best left as they are.

[pancho]

Two different forums of thought I guess and depending on what type of person you are will depend on what you like to see.

For mine I think it's perhaps a little too over the top with the seats ect - I like the modified look but also like some of the period features which make these cars so unique. Modified where you can't see it is also great as it imprioves things but doesn't detract from the original look.

If you want an original car then you'd have to go the whole hog with original everything and trying to find some items is just plain impossible. Otherwise go to a museum and see one there.

[aggie57]

Branko - I think this one comes down to "his car, his choice" (or "her car, her choice"!).

Alister

[branko.gt]

Branko - I think this one comes down to "his car, his choice" (or "her car, her choice"!).

Alister

and obviously wrong choice 

[Brad M]

sorry guys, i think this a wrong forum. I think you wanted hotrods.org.au instead.
What is a so great about "updating" an almost perfect car?
If you want a modern car buy one, old cars are best left as they are.

Funny coming from the bloke who wants to put 147GTA seats in a restored 105.

[Cool Jesus]

Funny coming from the bloke who wants to put 147GTA seats in a restored 105.

Bazzinga

[Evan Bottcher]

What is a so great about "updating" an almost perfect car?
If you want a modern car buy one, old cars are best left as they are.

I stand corrected.  Branko could get upset.

[prova]

See what I mean - covering my butt - knew some folks would get fired up!

At the very core of all Italian car lovers (Alfa, FIAT, Lancia, Abarth, Maserati, etc, etc) is a desire and appreciation for performance and connection to the machine. I think thats why most of us will appreciate this car. Maybe not every aspect of the build but the passion behind it and in it.