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Mike-M · 08-14-05, 08:44 AM

Hi apul,

I owned a 1968 alfa romeo 1600 gulia sprint gt veloce. rust was a big problem and from memory the 1600 could have the crankshafts ground but the 2000 couldn't. the 1600 gtv also had a more robust mainshaft and many of the main drive components were not interchangable between models.
the dulop rear brake was a scissor assembly an it sheared off as i was braking from 70 mph which made me downshift heavily through the box prior to hitting a mound of gravel.
the car was a dream to drive, accurate, responsive and you felt the car was part of you.

fond memories

mike mills

08-14-05, 08:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mike-M magmills Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: East Sussex Posts: 18 Rep Power: 4	Re: Alfa Romeo gt40 enemies.. Hi apul, I owned a 1968 alfa romeo 1600 gulia sprint gt veloce. rust was a big problem and from memory the 1600 could have the crankshafts ground but the 2000 couldn't. the 1600 gtv also had a more robust mainshaft and many of the main drive components were not interchangable between models. the dulop rear brake was a scissor assembly an it sheared off as i was braking from 70 mph which made me downshift heavily through the box prior to hitting a mound of gravel. the car was a dream to drive, accurate, responsive and you felt the car was part of you. fond memories mike mills