AlfaRomeo

GTV6 3.0L (Replica)

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I purchased this car under the pretense, or assumption depending on your point of view, that it was a genuine 3L GTV6. Having bought two other cars from the same owner, I paid for it in advance, so not to miss out on the deal, confirmed that it would be derivable and make the 400 … Read more

2017 Alfa Romeo 71Veloce Simola Hill Climb

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[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”24″ gal_title=”Jaguar Simola Hill Climb, Knysna, 2017″] Well, that did not go to plan, but thats racing as they say!!! At least I had a blast, experienced race pressure at a very high level with some of the best drivers in the country and had the privledge of sharing my pitts with some really … Read more

71Veloce – Hill Climb Departure

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[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”23″ gal_title=”Hill Climb Departure”] The day has arrived, Ready To Race, or not! And not without the last minute problems… Started blowing fuses on Monday, but had to leave for KTM Conference before finding the short. Returned last night and managed to source the cause of the problem to the starter button! #fixed Quick … Read more

71Veloce – Testing

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[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”22″ gal_title=”Testing”] It feels like a gazillion hours since my last post, yet there is still so much to do! I think I am operating on California time I have had so little sleep. #neverfeltmorealive This time next week, I will be sipping on a well deserved beer watching The King of the Hill … Read more

71Veloce – 4 Long Days

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[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”21″ gal_title=”4 Long Days”] Well, after 4 continuous days of splicing wires, cleaning parts, mocking up the engine bay & dash, I have a new found respect for mechanics, electricians, their skills, tools and foresight !!! Fabrication is not for sissies and I use the term, fabrication, lightly. I want to replace my original … Read more