I'm considering of buying an exotic sportscar of sixties or seventies vintage.
Alfas are my favourite cars, nimble and potent. They have caracter, and respond well to entusiastic driving.
But beside that I also want a more powerfull, more exotic and special car in my garage.
Main purpose of this car would be weekend pleasure, on some of the pretty roads around here, and more importantly, long distance traveling around the world.
So, it would have to be relatively comfortable, strong, good looking (although this is a rather subjective category), it must have a spine-tickling sound. Race-pedigree engine with 8 or 12 cilinders. Also I like the sound of carburettors.
After some searching and thinking, I have excluded all other cars except for Italian (only exception could be a 930 turbo, and Morgan Plus 8). Budget is 25-40K euros.
Choices:
Alfa Romeo: Montreal
Ferrari: 365 GT4 2+2, 400
Lamborghini: Espada, Jarama, Jalpa
Maserati: any V8 coupes
Morgan: Plus 8
Porsche: 930 turbo
What does Montreal have to offer against these?
Engine is superb, race-pedigreed, performance is adequate, maintenance could be easier than others.
Any opinions?
Alfas are my favourite cars, nimble and potent. They have caracter, and respond well to entusiastic driving.
But beside that I also want a more powerfull, more exotic and special car in my garage.
Main purpose of this car would be weekend pleasure, on some of the pretty roads around here, and more importantly, long distance traveling around the world.
So, it would have to be relatively comfortable, strong, good looking (although this is a rather subjective category), it must have a spine-tickling sound. Race-pedigree engine with 8 or 12 cilinders. Also I like the sound of carburettors.
After some searching and thinking, I have excluded all other cars except for Italian (only exception could be a 930 turbo, and Morgan Plus 8). Budget is 25-40K euros.
Choices:
Alfa Romeo: Montreal
Ferrari: 365 GT4 2+2, 400
Lamborghini: Espada, Jarama, Jalpa
Maserati: any V8 coupes
Morgan: Plus 8
Porsche: 930 turbo
What does Montreal have to offer against these?
Engine is superb, race-pedigreed, performance is adequate, maintenance could be easier than others.
Any opinions?