Namibia 2017, Shakedown. Literally.

So day one lived up to its expectations. Last year we lost a gear lever, this year an alternator inspection cover. But we made a plan and the show goes on. Blistering sandstorm and some serious cross winds, we managed the 150km to our awesome destination, Canyon Village. 1290 is just sublime in these conditions, … Read more

’67 GT1300 Junior (Scalino)

From the production registers held in the Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo, the chassis number AR xxxxxxx originally corresponds to:   Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior RHD (105.31) Production date: 1967, August 3rd Delivery date: 1967, August 3rd Market destination: Johannesburg (South Africa) Exterior color: Blu cobalto medio Interior: Skai color cuoio cinghiale   [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”53″ … Read more

71Veloce – Biting the Bullet, Overhaulin

After a week of chasing oil leaks, it turns out the best for everyone’s health would be a complete motor overhaul.
Day 1: motor out
Incredible how easy, and quickly, a competent mechanic gets the job done!
Initial diagnosis confirms we are in for some big work.
Great opportunity to see whats going on beneath the surface and perform some upgrades.
Exciting times!

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