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  1. general_piffle

    A meticulous GTV 916 Busso 'restomod' now complete with a ceramic coating

    This has been a real 'labour of love'. But the car is singing now.
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    Alfa Romeo GTV 916 Engine Bay Refurb

    Just had the engine bay of my 916 Busso refurbished. Looking rather sparkly now. Very happy :D
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    Hampshire Italian Car Meet - Departure Lounge, Saturday August 5th

    Anyone going along to this? It's just down the road from me, so providing it's not raining stair-rods I'll probably be there. Starts at 10:00. Bit more info here...
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    Tickets booked for festival italia - august 13th 2023

    So, tickets for hotel (basic Mecure next to the track), event and Director's Terrace (just for the great view) all booked. We'll get there on the Saturday then avoid a super early start on the Sunday morning. Turn it into a mini-break for me and Mrs GP. Got a display ticket but am in with a...
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    ALL ITALIAN CLASSIC CAR MEET - DEPARTURE LOUNGE, ALTON, SATURDAY APRIL 1ST

    Wondered if anyone else fancies this Italian car meet just outside Alton in Hampshire, on Saturday April 1st? There's normally quite an eclectic mix of cars, it starts from 10am and they do a decent breakfast: http://www.thedepartureloungecafe.co.uk/classic-car-sunday/
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    Festival Italia, Brands Hatch - Sunday August 14th

    Just booked tickets for this. The Mrs and I went a couple of years running before Covid hit and thoroughly enjoyed it. The racing is usually highly entertaining. Is anyone else planning to go this year? Would be good to park Maseratis from the forum (like previous years) together if possible...
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    does anyone have storage space for two cars in hampshire or surrey?

    Unfortunately I don't have the double garage I would love. Living in the centre of a small market town has it's pros and cons! The Mas has been in specialist storage the past two years and I'd really like to add an Alfa GTV to the stable. But I could really do with some storage space, possibly...
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    Please tell me about the GTV 3.0 V6 24V...

    I've never had an Alfa but have recently been eyeing up a lovely low mileage bright red GTV 3.0 V6 24V. Would love to know from anyone who's had one what they're like to drive, own, what spares availability and running costs are like? Plus anything to watch out for? It's a 2003 model so would...
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    Brands Hatch Festival Italia 2017!

    OK, so last year - the first year of this event was great fun. The racing was epic and the track parade was a smidge over 30mph (cough). Also lots of lovely Italian classics to see. So who's up for it this year - August Sunday 13th, the time will fly by! Link here...
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    Festival Italia - Brands Hatch Aug 14th 2016

    Anyone else going this year? I've got tickets, quite excited as it'll be my first year. Should be in the Ghibli :) Here's a link to the event: http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/calendar/2016/august/festival-italia.aspx