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matthew1 wrote: ↑12 Oct 2023, 14:27 BB, I saw a 70s V8 Alfa Romeo on FB the other day and meant to post the photo here. It was beautiful, and in the US. Did we get those or was it a grey market import?
Was it this? Alfa just produced a show car with no name, never intended to build them. It has a detuned Tipo 33 race car V8. It was such a big hit at the Montreal show, they decided to build them. Not sold in the US and Canada, but they are around. I think they made 3000-ish. They sound really good.

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I have no photo, but I have been seeing a very sharp Mercedes W123 300D sedan under a carport a couple miles from my house. I believe it is badged TurboDiesel, which makes it 1981 to 1986. It is white and looks about perfect condition as seen from the street. I met it on the street once, so i know it runs. I don't see these anymore (except in my fleet).
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BlackBart wrote: ↑23 Oct 2023, 14:18
matthew1 wrote: ↑12 Oct 2023, 14:27 BB, I saw a 70s V8 Alfa Romeo on FB the other day and meant to post the photo here. It was beautiful, and in the US. Did we get those or was it a grey market import?
Was it this? Alfa just produced a show car with no name, never intended to build them. It has a detuned Tipo 33 race car V8. It was such a big hit at the Montreal show, they decided to build them. Not sold in the US and Canada, but they are around. I think they made 3000-ish. They sound really good.
Yes, thanks BB. That's exactly it. The one I saw a photo of in the US must be a grey market import. That would be one car I wouldn't mind owning.
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volvolugnut wrote: ↑23 Oct 2023, 17:53 I have no photo, but I have been seeing a very sharp Mercedes W123 300D sedan under a carport a couple miles from my house. I believe it is badged TurboDiesel, which makes it 1981 to 1986. It is white and looks about perfect condition as seen from the street. I met it on the street once, so i know it runs. I don't see these anymore (except in my fleet).
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^ Absolutely amazing. I consider the F40 to be the pinnacle of automotive achievement.

If I won the lottery it would be the first collector's car I'd buy.

Second would be a 308. Third would be a Porsche 928.
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Suzuki Samurai?

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matthew1 wrote: ↑25 Oct 2023, 20:33 ^ Absolutely amazing. I consider the F40 to be the pinnacle of automotive achievement.

If I won the lottery it would be the first collector's car I'd buy.

Second would be a 308. Third would be a Porsche 928.
Sorry, I can't stop.

Fifth would be a perfect or near-perfect Volvo 780. Sixth would be a nice 740 Turbo. Seventh would be a late air-cooled 911.

Eighth would be a 1970s Marlboro Mclaren F1 car (really).



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Ninth a Platinum 850?
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Yes absolutely another 850, a Platinum because they're rare. Sedan or wagon, don't care.
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