Calling All GTV Cup Owners...

Anyone got a low millage v6 engine going spare? Or know were to get one? Im about to become a cup owner!

What it's got no engine or the one in it's knackered

Seriously mate if it has the original engine no matter what the cost keep it in the car that Cup you're about to buy is a future Classic and matching engine and chassis numbers are important

What number is she ?

Happy man, noted about the engine! She's number 74, just agreed to buy if good. Does anyone know the car? she's high mileage but one owner from new!

Does it definitely need a new engine?

Not sure! Im going to see it at 1500. Will let you know....

74?

It's not down in Canterbury is it?

Originally Posted by only1ian

Happy man, noted about the engine! She's number 74, just agreed to buy if good. Does anyone know the car? she's high mileage but one owner from new!

A high milage engine isn't a problem if its been well maintained my Cup had nearly 90K on the clock when I traded her and she was running sweet as a nut

Originally Posted by only1ian

She's number 74, just agreed to buy if good. Does anyone know the car? she's high mileage but one owner from new!

F**ck! I did not notice that the first time round!

Are you sure it's no 74?
Are you sure it's only had one owner from new?

If the answer to both of these questions is yes, then steer clear.

I went to see number 74 November last year, it had 5 owners on the book. It was also very, very dodgy, and I therefore turned it down. The car itself was not so bad, but the history around it was suspect and put me off.

CHECK it's only had one owner. Do an HPI check, they're a fiver on the RAC website.

I don't want to go into details unless you can confirm that.

Is it a guy called Nick selling it?

I thought it rang a bell.

But lets see if it fits before we start putting it down mate

Originally Posted by happy man

But lets see if it fits before we start putting it down mate

For sure. That's why I suggested he should check the number of owners.

I tried PM'ing him, as he's going to go and see the car this afternoon and he should check it out before then, but his inbox is full.

EDIT - Panic over. Just found the advert on Trader, it's number 76 not number 74. He thought it was 74 then went and checked. I got the plate and it's not the same one.

Only1ian, ignore my last few posts as it's not the car I thought. Bloody good price though! If all is in working order you're getting a bargain!

Linky ?

You'll be shocked - Auto Trader UK - ALFA ROMEO GTV 3.0 V6 24v Cup

I am
On the plus side some lucky Alfsta will get a whole lot of car for very little £££££££

Wow. That's someone who's just checked Parkers price guide or something, rather than seeing what they really go for. If that was near me I'd buy it.

Nope the description says one of only 150 built so they know it's Cup

Why so cheap

i want one NOW

I wonder how Ian's getting on.

I hope it's a goodun

I D Mine

right all! Sorry for the panic over the cup numbers! She is number 76 with 106565 miles on the clock. She's got afew mostly cosmetic issues (door cards) cracked front splitter and a small dent on the door, air bag light. But she's got a full service history from Perry's Aylesbury, runs sweet and im genuinely a very happy bunny. What a steal! They didn't appreciate that cups comanded a premium and just thought it was a standard v6 with a bodykit and high millage.

Gentlemen and ladys cup 76 is back in the fold and will have lots of love and attention showered on her! I'll keep you all posted....

Welcome to the Family!
Sorry, couldn't help myself!!!!
Enjoy and I hope the car looks after you as much as you look after her.
Keep us posted

Well done Ian, what a great price! 106k? Someone's been enjoying her!

Get her back into top notch condition, and she'll be great. Pics, pics, pics!

Originally Posted by JimmerUK

74?

It's not down in Canterbury is it?

Same, I went down and met some guy called Nic...car was suspect, would expect better conition, lost of previous owners and under the rear bumper some of the mounts were bent and the bumper not straight so suspected a rear ending...and from the car too.

A long drive wasted, thankfully i found no 25 and she was perfect

Steer clear of 74, probably ok but didnt feel right and he wanted too much cash for it...was a good while ago so probably sold now.