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General Category => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: tanakt on July 11, 2011, 05:15:38 PM

Title: *New* 1989 Alfa 75 Owner
Post by: tanakt on July 11, 2011, 05:15:38 PM
Hi All,

I've just purchased a 1989 Alfa 75 2.5 V6 (Auto - YAY! No shift linkage issues) and am very keep to meet up with other like-minded Alfisti.

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263166_10150691409715725_643165724_19652108_5871719_n.jpg)

The car is in pretty good shape, but suffers from the usual Alfaisms like engine oil leaks, a stuck sunroof and slightly faded paint on the bonnet, roof and bootlid.

If anyone has a good Alfa mechanic they'd like to recommend that can do the job for a reasonable price I'd me very grateful indeed!

Many thanks,
Andrew..



Title: Re: *New* 1989 Alfa 75 Owner
Post by: John Hanslow on July 11, 2011, 05:22:06 PM
Can not read the number plate - what state do you live in ?
Title: Re: *New* 1989 Alfa 75 Owner
Post by: Brad M on July 12, 2011, 08:46:17 AM
Welcome Andrew, Nice looking 75 you have there.

Quote from: John Hanslow on July 11, 2011, 05:22:06 PM
Can not read the number plate - what state do you live in ?

SA would be my guess. Do I get a chocolate fish?
Title: Re: *New* 1989 Alfa 75 Owner
Post by: tanakt on July 12, 2011, 09:13:10 AM
Quote from: John Hanslow on July 11, 2011, 05:22:06 PM
Can not read the number plate - what state do you live in ?

John,

I live in Melbourne. The car was purchased in SA and driven back to Melbourne *almost* trouble-free except for the exploding sunroof. But that's just part of the fun =)

The car will be worked on for the next few months in preparation for registration in VIC and hopefully will become a very nice weekender.
Title: Re: *New* 1989 Alfa 75 Owner
Post by: tanakt on July 12, 2011, 09:14:36 AM
Quote from: paul edwards on July 11, 2011, 11:44:40 PM
G,day and Welcome,

Great to see another classic Alfa. The 75 is a great car, the last of the real Alfa Romeos. ;) Enjoy :)

Cheers Paul

Thanks Paul. Great to see someone else who appreciates the last of the true Alfa Romeos!
Title: Re: *New* 1989 Alfa 75 Owner
Post by: tanakt on July 12, 2011, 09:15:17 AM
Quote from: Brad M on July 12, 2011, 08:46:17 AM
Welcome Andrew, Nice looking 75 you have there.

Quote from: John Hanslow on July 11, 2011, 05:22:06 PM
Can not read the number plate - what state do you live in ?

SA would be my guess. Do I get a chocolate fish?


Almost correct Brad. But I live in Melbourne! The car is from SA.
Title: Re: *New* 1989 Alfa 75 Owner
Post by: Brad M on July 12, 2011, 10:43:30 AM
Quote from: tanakt on July 12, 2011, 09:15:17 AM

Almost correct Brad. But I live in Melbourne! The car is from SA.

Dissapointed, I wanted some chocolate.
Title: Re: *New* 1989 Alfa 75 Owner
Post by: tanakt on July 12, 2011, 04:01:47 PM
Quote from: Brad M on July 12, 2011, 10:43:30 AM

Dissapointed, I wanted some chocolate.

I note that you have 2 (!!!) GTAs. You definately "are hairy... like animal" =)
Title: Re: *New* 1989 Alfa 75 Owner
Post by: Sheldon McIntosh on July 12, 2011, 05:21:32 PM
Quote from: tanakt on July 12, 2011, 04:01:47 PM
I note that you have 2 (!!!) GTAs. You definately "are hairy... like animal" =)

Doesn't count, they're front-wheel-drive.

I'll be back in NZ at the end of the year Brad, remind me and I'll get you a chocolate fish.  I think I still owe a couple to people on this forum...