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    GT or BRERA?

    My son is considering his forst foray into the pain and cost of Italian car ownership. He's looking for something interesting to replace his current car, A DS3 owned from almost new. The Alfa GT and Brera are high on his list of potential purchases. He doesn't want to spend more than c.£5k as...
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    Classic and Supercar show tomorrow in Hertfordshire

    Just in case anyone is local and fancies attending, it's the 5th annual Chorleywood Classic and Supercar show tomorrow. It's always very well-attended with some very rare cars on show. DK Engineering are a sponsor, so guaranteed to have some interesting metal displayed. The flying banana will be...
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    £15k Alfa Sud

    These guys are known for asking and achieving top prices for their cars. A low mileage Alfa Sud which hasn't disappeared into a pile of dust: http://www.kgfclassiccars.co.uk/details.php?cid=597
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    SM Xmas mini meet

    We have one of these every year - a chance to escape the family and festivities to talk shite and cars with other SM folk. It's a relaxed affair with some staying all afternoon and feasting, others dropping in for a brief appearance. The date is Sunday 27th December from around noon. We've been...
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    Wow!

    Continuing on the theme of how much some classic cars are being priced at... http://www.kgfclassiccars.co.uk/details.php?cid=539
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    Classic & supercar show today - Chorleywood, Herts

    If anyone is in the Chorleywood area today it's the 3rd classic & supercar show today. I've just driven past and have seen some lovely machinery on the cricket green - classic Ferraris, some E-types and an Aventador to name a few. Well worth a look if you're in the area...
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    Le Mans prep

    Exhaust - done Wiper blades - done Interior clean and leather feed - done First aid kit, bulbs, warning triangle, hi-vis vests etc. - purchased Wheel refurb (2 kerbed alloys!) - tomorrow Full geometry check - Friday Mega clean & wax - starts this weekend Professional detail - decided to wait...
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    Alfa 159 - seeking those with knowledge

    I'm looking for a sensible-ish car for everyday duties. I don't want a bland euro box so have been eyeing up the 159 Ti as a possible contender. I'm looking at the 1.9 or later 2.0 diesel which seems to have a decent balance of low running costs and reasonable oomph. The TI spec seems to be the...
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    Alfatwo - is this yours?

    http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C262022
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    Last local meet of the year?

    I spoke to a few of those at the Xmas bash at the weekend and said I'd attempt to organise a post-Xmas meet for the Herts/North London locals and anyone else who would like to attend. Suggested date is either 28th or 29th December. We did this last year and had a good turn out, so I'm proposing...
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    A picture to put a smile on Benny's face...

    Benny, I know how much you dislike these, so this should bring you joy!
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    Attention Alfa GT/147 owners!

    I have a couple of choice items available for sale that I've discovered during my clearout Custom-fit door speakers You may know I'm no fan of the Bose stuff in these cars and have ripped it out of a 147 and a more recent GT. I spent a lot of time designing and then making these mounts for the...
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    New car?

    I went to test drive this yesterday, but it wooden start. I'll just have to pine for something else.... http://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/auction-catalogues/bpi-associates/catalogue-id-bp10171/lot-f87cdea5-3cf6-4462-bde2-a21c00bee464
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    Crappiest SM meet ever

    Newton & I. McDonalds Enfield car park and the only thing remotely Maserati between us is Phil W's wheels being handed over ready for Bruntingthorpe!
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    Alfa ****

    Lovely... http://www.alfaholics.com/our-cars/completed-builds/alfaholics-gta-r-1009/photoshoot-car-ready-to-ship/
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    Miura SV on fire

    So sad to see such a beautiful car ruined: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkllVWglloE
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    DK Engineering day 2013

    As some of you may know, DK Engineering has an annual open day. I was fortunate to have been invited again, and as they're less than a mile from my house I couldn't resist going along to see the beautiful machinery they usually have on display. On my way to DK I spotted the rear of a Ferrari in...
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    More Alfa ****

    I'm sure many will hate this, especially Adam - although he might be torn because it's yellow!
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    Alfa **** - TZ3 Stradale.....

    Very pretty...
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    612 Scaglietti for sale - famous owner?

    Has Ronald McDonald tired of his 612? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3304523.htm