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Originally Posted by dan farmer Shehatezme- Do you still post on Audiworld? I thought I recognized the screen name. It might take months to find the right car. I think you're in NorCal, yes? If so, join the Alfa Romeo Association, so that you get their monthly magazine. I found a good deal on a 2000 GTV through it. There are two 2000 GTVs in your price range right now, but no 1750s. Also, surf through the AROC national club website to find the chapter websites and check out their classifieds. Portland has an active club: AROO. SoCal is filled with Alfas, but there's more car-sharking down there. Like folks have said: be patient. If you've got something interesting to drive, you might show up at the ARA One Lap of Marin drive and ask around there. The club is quite welcoming of other makes of car at their events. Look in the ARA Regional Forum here on AlfaBB. Get a copy of "Alfa Romeo all alloy twin cam companion" by Pat Braden. It will give you an excellent background on the cars. Be careful, you might get sucked in. Then you'll know what the acronym ALFA means. IIRC, 1750s were only imported in 1969 and 1971. The '69s have floor-mount pedals with a dual-circuit master cylinder (mounted under the car) that is unique to that year. '71s have hanging pedals with a firewall-mounted dual circuit master. Maybe the '69s have the small rear lights and the '71 has the larger. BTW, any car 1975 or earlier is smog exempt in California. It's a shame that the UrQuattro will never get smog-exempt. If you are near Silicon Valley and want to chat, send me a PM. -df