Giulia Super Colli

[Blue Flame]

Thanks GCL.
We got second outright with the wrong engine (1750, not 1600) and a few missing bits (that have since been fitted). We were pretty pleased with that.
The car was one of three imported into Australia by Alfa Romeo starting in '69 and used as Service and technician training vehicles. They were then sold off to various independant dealers, ours being sold to Ray Gulson, a well known alfisti here in Oz who ran an Alfa dealership in Canberra (who now sell Citroen Porsche and Maserati). Ray owned the car from 72 to the day we bought it in April 03.
I should clarify that the car is owned by a friend of mine who lives in Melbourne. I put him in contact with Ray Gulson to buy the car and then performed all the restoration work on the car except for the motortrimming which was done by Bruce Hall in Gosford. I still have the car in my workshop but it will be leaving next week to attend the Alfa Vic concourso in Melbourne on the 20th.
Jock, the owner, loves Italian rarities, especially those that have a utility function like the Alfa Jeep and the Mateo van. If we can get one of those well and good.
We have a few other joint projects underway, one being the (well spotted Zagato) Moretti Sportiva Series 1, a Giulitetta Sprint and another project
that may or may not come off.
If you want to know more about colli's google 'shooting brake' and follow the alfa threads, there's some good info there. Most of what GiuliaSprintGT posted is agreed, but the story is very confusing I'll admit. Much of the mystery lies in the fact that they weren't for public sale so the record keeping was non existent.
The car itself is a Giulia Super with the following colli additions, all hand made
Roof panel, rear panel upper sides (added to original rear guards), rear door, boot floor mods, spare wheel mount under car, rear bulkhead removed and fittings for the tool boxes and trolley jacks fitted. Both rear doors have been reprofiled at the top rear window frame area and the rear bar o'riders modified to allow the rear door to open. almost forgot the flashing light, which has a fitted reinforcement plate welded to the roof panel beneath. And it still works!
Just before it was sold to Ray Alfa removed all the tool boxes and fitted a rear seat. I have spoken to the then apprentice who did this at Alfa, and he says all the boxes were stored upstairs at Alfa before being discarded.Ray said when he asked where they were he was told they had been thrown out. The tools and tool boxes would have been cool to have in the car. If we could have got some pics or documention as to what was in the back we would have attempted to return it to it's original state. Who knows, it may happen yet. Ray says as well that when he bought the car it had the 1750 engine and steering wheel fitted so we left them as they were.

[Shire_GTV]

Lovely car BF.

I'm disappointed with myself that i decided not to attend the Sydney concourso this year. It would have been worth it just to see this car.

Am i to understand that you did the restoration (bodywork) etc?

I'm really interested in your rotisery (sic) that the car is on in the pics. Have you some more pics or even diagrams of it, as i would really like to build one for the restoration of my GTV (Single car garage is a PITA). Where does it support/attach to the the car? Is it adjustable for different vehicles or did you fabricate it for this car only? Does it support the floor at all or enough that you could remove all sills (inner, middle and outer) and floors? I think you get the drift of what i'm asking?

Cheers

[Blue Flame]

Shire GTV

See you there in 2006. I did everything (mechanical, electical, panel, paint and assembly) to the car except the motortrimming.
As to the rotisserie. I have made 3 of them to date. 2 are on castors and one is fixed. I use them all the time on the major rebuilds, makes life verrrryy easy. I have a Giulia Sprint GT Veloce and a Lancia Fulvia HF mounted on them at the moment. And they are pretty simple to make if you have a mig and a drop saw.
Shire GTV..The rotisserie thing is probably worth a whole new thread, should I start another or do you want to contact me direct. I'll go and measure one up meanwhile...
You can assemble a car like this with one..

[alfa2go]

Beautiful work Blue Flame! Great to see it done well. I too am admiring of you rotisserie, would save my bad back some pain for sure! Love to hear about any Alfas being restored in Australia (gives me motivation )
Would love to see more shots of its restoration. What sort of condition was it in when you first got your hands it?

[Shire_GTV]

Thanks for your response BF.

I think a public discussion of rotiseries would probably be appriciated by a lot of people on the board. I'll move this topic to the restoration section though.

This was the first year in about 8 that i have missed. My Berlina came second in class about 3 years ago. Piper Yellow with spot lights. I also own a GTV formerly owned by Rod Randell of Randel-Perkins Automotive. Yes. I'll be there next year. (And Auto Italia). I was just tired of seeing the same cars (mostly) each year and needed a break.

[Bill77]

Blue Flame -- beautiful work!!

[GoldCloverLeaf]

Blue Flame - I think a new thread on your rotisserie would be a great addition to the BB ! !

[Shire_GTV]

Rotisserie thread created.

Rotisserie Construction

See you all there soon.

[Blue Flame]

Just some pics of the Colli pre resto. Looked bad but once bead blasted wasn't too bad. That a good thing about bead blasting, once done the job doesn't seem so bad.

[beatle_bayly]

I almost bought a 1750 'ute' off Ray Gulson but transport costs killed the idea. He had converted a 1750 sedan in the '70s then it suffered some heat damage when parked beside a spontaneously combusting Ferrari in his workshop.

I believe Ray is now permanently sunning himself on a boat in the Harbour somewhere

[elite38868]

This is kinda neat:

http://www.alfa-mania.com/english/75car.html

[VerdeVeepster]

If it's outfitting your car with emergency equipment that you like then I've got just the thing for you. www.tacticalresponsellc.com
I'm a technician for them when I'm back in CT. They do great work. The website is in need of updating, they still have whelen inventory along with other products, however they primarily deal with Code3 products now (they are the only official Code3 dealer in CT). They also have new demo cars, 2 crown vics in addition to the same Tahoe.
If you want to set your car up I highly recommend this shop. I have never heard of anyone who is displeased with their work.

[elite38868]

Quote:

Originally Posted by VerdeVeepster If it's outfitting your car with emergency equipment that you like then I've got just the thing for you. www.tacticalresponsellc.com I'm a technician for them when I'm back in CT. They do great work. The website is in need of updating, they still have whelen inventory along with other products, however they primarily deal with Code3 products now (they are the only official Code3 dealer in CT). They also have new demo cars, 2 crown vics in addition to the same Tahoe. If you want to set your car up I highly recommend this shop. I have never heard of anyone who is displeased with their work.

[JudgeDredd]

The pics of the stripped Colli are strangely arousing. Great pics. I'd love to see this car in person. I just love Giulias of every flavor. Thanks for making my day.

[elite38868]

JD - you're not a fan of a police 75 with automatic weapons in the door??