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Originally Posted by 105.31
I have what was once a Yellow Ochre GTJ (1969). When I bought it, it was a metallic burgundy. It is now going through a full resto, and will come out painted French Blue, with a 1750 Mk1 Zagato interior (it came with it) and a 1600 engine (came with that too). I'm going with a dual master cylinder unboosted brake system with a balance bar for proportion control, and Willwood hanging pedals (instead of standing pedals). Electrics are being totally redone, and all fuses and relays will be in a drop down panel under the glovebox.
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At the end of the day if this 1750 is restored well and kept original it will be worth a premium.
105.31
Your car might end up looking ok, but no alfa enthusiast worth his salt is going to pay you what you want for your car and all he will see is how much is this going to cost him to bring back to original. I am sorry but the way values are now going on these cars there is no room for Specials or bitsas amongst non racegoing 105's.
[/quote]Enjoy your car, whatever you decide. Afterall, you bought it to enjoy it!![/quote]
Yes we might own these cars, but in reality we are simply the custodian of them for the present. I know that I would not be terribly happy if one of the PO's of my car had made any of the above modifications, but then again I would never by a car like that.
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Phil
1961 MGA 1600 Roadster, British Racing Green
1966 Giulia Sprint GT ,Argento
1970 1750 GTV s2, Verde Olivo Metallica (AR213)
2005 Holden Rodeo LT Crew Cab, Fox Fire Red
{Oo==V==oO}
Previously owned
1983 Ford Laser KB, Beige
1985 Volvo 360 GLT Dark Mettalic Blue
1970 GT Junior stepnose Resprayed Red, Giallo Ochre
1923 Amilcar Sports, rusty
I may only own two ALFAs now, but the handle stays as I am always chasing another one. 
Last edited by Threealfas; 07-03-2007 at 03:37 AM.
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