07-07-2008, 03:05 AM
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Top Gear Alfa Romeo episode!
Still watching it... it's fantastic
For the Alfa Challenge Clarkson bought a 75, May picked up a GTV (2L TS), and Hammond a Series 3 Spider.
Best Clarkson quote so far...
"This is the thing you have to remember, Alfa built a car to be as good as a car can be... briefly"
-Raffi
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07-07-2008, 04:48 AM
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see here, as I know you USA guys cant weatch the BBC iplayer;
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07-07-2008, 06:41 AM
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Thanks Jamie,
After watching the show, I think I'll sell my Alfa before something else breaks on it! Just joking. When I bought my Alfa it was not running. My wife said, "I can't believe you purchased a car that does not start!" Which I replied, "Alfas aren't suppose to start every day!"
On your side of the pond, do people really like Alfas as much as the Top Gear boys or are they just odd.
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07-07-2008, 08:29 AM
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I repeat,
An Alfa is the best looking car you will ever see broken down on the side of the road.
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07-07-2008, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by vf31rhill
I repeat,
An Alfa is the best looking car you will ever see broken down on the side of the road.
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I agree they are good looking . . . anywhere. Is the broken down part (if it's even abnormally high) a reflection of the car or the driver(s)?????? We like to think they are Ferrari's but many seem to treat them like old Chevy's.
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07-07-2008, 01:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jamieandthemagi
see here, as I know you USA guys cant weatch the BBC iplayer;
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Thanks for posting those up mate - I'm English but live in the US and miss Top Gear like crazy - never would have seen this if not for you posting up.
Cheers lad!!
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07-07-2008, 02:06 PM
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You can see Top Gear on BBC America (most cable companies carry it) on Monday evenings and some time Sunday afternoons, along with other Beeb favs.
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07-07-2008, 03:02 PM
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I thought it was hilarious
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07-07-2008, 06:34 PM
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Jeremy Clarkson has a real soft spot for Alfas. The show was hilarious! There is a and to this series too.
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07-07-2008, 08:18 PM
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Absolutely Fabulous! ( AbFab? )
Thank you for posting. These guy's are great.
Go BBC!
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07-07-2008, 08:20 PM
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It's on cable, BBC (CH229 in Houston). Just watched two episodes this evening.
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Now - '69 1750 Spider Veloce 4.56 LSD ( pictures)( and more) (since '75 for that early mid-life crisis!);
New Addition - Giulia Super 1.6 to 2L/4.30 LSD ( pictures)( and more)(for that late mid-life crisis)
Gone - '69 1750 Berlina (wish I still had)
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07-07-2008, 08:21 PM
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I just watched all 4 episodes and have been ROTFLMAO!  Thanks for posting this guys!
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07-07-2008, 09:55 PM
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Hated to see the cars treated like that... Was still a great show though.
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07-07-2008, 10:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zunige
I just watched all 4 episodes and have been ROTFLMAO! Thanks for posting this guys! |
I am fairly certain Enrique was driving the Verde when it got flipped!
Best Regards,
John M
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1984 AR Spider Veloce............the second & gone to the parts bin
1992 AR Spider Veloce............the third and still here
1991 AR 164L........................traded on the SS
1965 AR Sprint Speciale..........in boxes.
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07-08-2008, 04:41 AM
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notice they did not show the actual flip, just the beginning of the fast turn, I think that the flip on to the side was a little artistic license
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