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garry-graig · 07-04-2008

Hi,
Make sure the car is as close to original with very little modifications.Many SA cars were modified,some good most bad.Bringing a 105 back to original can cost a packet.
The engine is bullet-proof,much like the 1400 Nissan bakkie.
The rubber-coupling on the driveshaft is usually worn out because of over-eager boy racers.(easy to replace)
Service costs is very low,but be prepared to get your hands dirty.
If you don't like to get your hands dirty or doing your own maintenance/repairs stay away from a classic Alfa.
I used my '76 Spider as a daily runner and always left it unlocked when I lived in Johannesburg.Hijackers and car thieves tend to go for more common cars.
ps.THEY ARE NOT CHEAP ON FUEL!

Regards

07-04-2008	#2 (Post Link)
garry-graig Member Car of the year 2008 Other Marques Winner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: I would rather not say Posts: 2,401 Member car: '76 Spider 2000+147Lusso	Re: 1970 Alfa Romeo GT Junior Purchase Questions Hi, Make sure the car is as close to original with very little modifications.Many SA cars were modified,some good most bad.Bringing a 105 back to original can cost a packet. The engine is bullet-proof,much like the 1400 Nissan bakkie. The rubber-coupling on the driveshaft is usually worn out because of over-eager boy racers.(easy to replace) Service costs is very low,but be prepared to get your hands dirty. If you don't like to get your hands dirty or doing your own maintenance/repairs stay away from a classic Alfa. I used my '76 Spider as a daily runner and always left it unlocked when I lived in Johannesburg.Hijackers and car thieves tend to go for more common cars. ps.THEY ARE NOT CHEAP ON FUEL! Regards